The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has stepped back from a legislative proposal that sought to impose mandatory voting on Nigerians. The withdrawal followed an outpouring of criticism from legal experts, rights groups, and the wider public. Initially introduced by Abbas alongside Daniel Ago, the lawmaker representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency in Plateau State, the bill aimed to revise the Electoral Act 2022 to compel eligible citizens…

Officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), acting on the directive of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, have sealed the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja.

Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has lamented the challenges faced by principled leaders in navigating Nigeria’s complex governance landscape. Obi, who made the statement at a thanksgiving service hosted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Umuahia highlighted systemic obstacles and resistance to reform. At the thanksgiving service, which commemorated Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s second year in office, Obi urged political leaders to treat public funds as…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially postponed its much-anticipated 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting slated for May 27, 2025. In a notice issued by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the postponement was attributed to the need to give ample time for the party’s reconciliation committee, chaired by former Senate President Bukola Saraki, to complete its ongoing peace-building mission within the party. “This is to formally inform…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has confirmed that discussions among opposition leaders to form a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections are progressing steadily and will be finalised in a matter of weeks. Nwosu, speaking during an interview with Arise TV, revealed that the ADC has been at the centre of coordination efforts for over 16 months, working closely not only with…

A political meeting convened in Abuja to strategize a coalition against the All Progressives Congress (APC) descended into chaos on Sunday after a disagreement among delegates led to a disruption. The meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, drew several prominent opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation…

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has reflected on the 2015 presidential election, asserting that neither of the two main contenders—then-President Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari—had the nation’s genuine interest at heart. Lamido made these remarks in Chapter 16 (pages 416–417) of his autobiography Being True To Myself, launched in Abuja on May 13. He recounted a conversation with President Jonathan during the campaign, warning…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has distanced himself from all reconciliation arrangements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He cited betrayal and consistent violations of previously agreed terms by some party leaders. In a statement released on Sunday, Wike linked the party’s growing internal instability to unresolved issues following the 2023 general elections. READ ALSO: ‘It’s embarrassing’ – Wike condemns walkout on First Lady in Rivers He lamented…

Former presidential contender Peter Obi has reaffirmed his intention to contest the 2027 general elections under the Labour Party’s (LP) banner. Obi, the party 2023 presidential candidate disclosed this in a 7-minute video shared via the party’s WhatsApp network on Saturday. The former Anambra State governor addressed questions from a group of young supporters. READ ALSO: Obi backs Zulum, demands probe into alleged ‘terrorist infiltration of politics, armed forces’ Obi dismissed…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2023 elections, has reaffirmed his intention to contest again in 2027 under the same party. In a video that went viral on social media Saturday, Obi addressed supporters and firmly stated, “I will still continue to run in the Labour Party. I’m a member of the Labour Party,” when asked about his political plans for the next general election. The former…

By Friday Omasola, Helen Okechukwu and Fatimah Idera  Political Analysts have said Nigeria is not sinking towards one-party system. According to them, politicians who are defeated are defecting to All Progressives Congress for opportunity. This followed the recent defections from key opposition parties, such as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. Over recent months, governors and senators from the PDP had defected to APC. This raised the alarm…

Segun Sowunmi, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the party to initiate efforts to reintegrate former presidential candidate Peter Obi. The former Anambra State governor left the PDP in May 2022 to the Labour Party, LP. He won the party’s presidential election and contested as the party’s presidential candidate and went on to gather over six million votes. READ ALSO: Obi condemns N6.93trn worth dubious…