Nigeria’s political space is hurtling toward a high-stakes confrontation ahead of the 2027 elections, as a deepening clash between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) raises fresh fears about the integrity of the ballot ...
Activist and member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aisha Yesufu, on Saturday joined growing calls for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan. Yesufu said it had become necessary for Amupitan to leave ...
As the 2027 Nigerian general election approaches, several key allies and supporters who were central to Bola Ahmed Tinubu victory in 2023 have gone silent, distant, and publicly critical, while others have withdrawn support due to economic reforms and political ...
Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that internal party dynamics may provide substantial obstacles in the future, regarding Tinubu’s political approach. These were some of the things Ayodele said during a ...
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, represented his fatherning ceremony held in Michika, Adamawa State. The event, which drew dignitaries and community leaders, highlighted the enduring importance of cultural heritage and traditional institutions in the region. ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Friday by Mohammed Haruna, the commission’s national commissioner and chairman of its ...
A former governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Katsina State, Engr. Mohammed Nur Khalil, has formally resigned his membership of the party, citing the need to pursue a new political direction after consultations with stakeholders. Khalil, ...
Senator Dino Melaye, a former lawmaker from the Kogi West senatorial district and an ADC chieftain, has stated categorically that his party will not stand by while President Bola Tinubu assumes the role of kabiyesi or igwe. Melaye argues that ...
According to a report by The Nation on Friday, April 10, 2026, the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress in Edo State took a new turn on Friday as a faction of the party conducted a congress that produced ...
A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chris Nwokobia, has raised concerns over the controversy surrounding the alleged resignation and subsequent denial by party figure Nafiu Bala, describing the situation as troubling for Nigeria’s opposition politics. Speaking in a ...
A report from Premium Times dated Friday, April 10, 2026, reveals that the leadership conflict in the African Democratic Congress has intensified due to a new development concerning Nafiu Gombe, who is one of the candidates for the party’s national ...
Daily Post reports that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has stated that Abdullahi Ganduje, the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), does not have the power to instruct him. Yusuf emphasises that he is still the party’s leader ...
Political analyst, Dr Chris Nwaokobia, has repeated his claims about Nigeria’s ruling party meddling in the affairs of opposition groups, suggesting a consistent method of creating chaos followed by a calculated exit. He shared these views in a discussion on ...
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Friday, fixed April 13 for judgment in a suit filed by Rep. Leke Abejide. Mr Abejide is seeking an order restraining David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from parading themselves as the ...
According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the decision by Omoyele Sowore not to participate in the recent protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission has added a new dimension to the ...
A report published by Daily Post on April 8, 2026, reveals increasing internal conflicts within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State regarding the potential shift of Governor Bala Mohammed to the ruling party. Aliyu Ilelah, a key APC ...
Media Adviser to the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kola Ologbondiyan, has stated that the party experienced a significant surge in membership following recent internal controversies, claiming that over half a million Nigerians joined within just three ...
In a recent interview with Daily Independent on Thursday, April 9, 2026, Alex Adum, former Attorney General of Benue State and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has explained why the party allows membership waivers for new entrants, ...
A political aide in Delta State, Ossai Ovie Success has criticised former Kogi Central senator, Dino Melaye, over the outfit he wore to a recent protest in Abuja. Ossai, an aide to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori expressed displeasure at ...
Youths under the aegis of the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday stormed the Abuja residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election. The event, held at Taraba Close in the Maitama District of ...
National Leader of the Rivers Grassroot Movement (RGM), Sobomabo Jackrich, on Monday with former militant leaders and their associates held a solidarity march along the streets of Port Harcourt to push for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. This is as the ...
In a recent post on Channels tv, a former Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s democratic space, alleging that recent political developments suggest a shift toward centralized control. Speaking during a televised interview, Rhodes-Vivour stated, ...
In a recent video on SYMFONI TV, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has openly criticized the leadership of Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission, expressing disappointment over what he described as the inability of its chairman to ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC have directed the broadcast media to strictly adhere to the equal time obligations and be guided by the official leadership records held by INEC. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan stated this during his presentation on ...
According to report by Nigerian Tribune on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against being overly confident about securing a second term in 2027, warning that ...
Dino Melaye, a prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed concern over the state of Nigeria’s judiciary, arguing that the challenges facing opposition parties are not merely the result of internal weaknesses, but also the misuse of ...
According to report by Vanguard News on Thursday, April 9, 2026, leaders and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a large protest in Abuja, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of actions they believe threaten democracy and ...
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has criticized the recent protest led by members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a misplaced strategy and cautioning against exerting pressure on democratic institutions. Sowunmi made ...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) leader in Ondo State, Myson Nejo, has declared that the party in the state is not aligned with former Vice- President Atiku Abubakar, amid deepening internal crisis. Nejo, who described himself as the leader of the ...
According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday, April 9, 2026, a fresh controversy has emerged involving the Independent National Electoral Commission following criticism from Dino Melaye, a former senator who represented Kogi West and a prominent member of ...
According to a report by DAILY POST on Thursday 9th April 2026, a major political shake-up is unfolding in Niger State after the All Progressives Congress (APC) officially abolished its long-standing governorship zoning formula, setting the stage for a fierce ...
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos Mainland have rejected moves to grant an automatic ticket to any aspirant, insisting that all contenders must participate in an open primary to determine the ...
A presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Abayomi Rotimi, has given reasons for defecting to the opposition party ahead of the 2027 elections despite its current leadership crisis. Naija News reports that Rotimi, during an interview on Channels ...
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has taken a swipe at former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing him as inconsequential in the forthcoming election. Taking to his account on Monday, Onanugacriticized Obi for ...
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, on Monday, held a closed-door meeting with a former Governor of the State, Ibrahim Shekarau. The meeting comes amidst political realignments in Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections. Naija News recalls that ...
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially welcomed the immediate past Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, into the party. Kwankwaso described the defection as a significant development that would strengthen the party’s ...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has claimed that the remark threatening to shoot Channels Television’s news anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, is a figure of speech. Naija News recalls that the comment came after Okinbaloye, during the ...
The Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a three-day ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding the restoration of the party’s leadership as recognised in 2025 or risk nationwide civic action. The group warned ...
Two members of the House of Representatives from Yobe State, Engr. Muhammad Buba Kajere and Hassan Kaikaku Jakduwa, have resigned their membership of the Peoples Democratic Party. Kajere represents the Fika/Fune Federal Constituency, while Jakduwa represents the Bade/Jakusko Federal Constituency ...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will not step down from his ministerial role to pursue the presidency. Speaking during a live interview on Easter Friday, Wike said that while legally possible, such ...
There are indications that leading opposition figures in Nigeria may abandon the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, following the deepening leadership crisis within the party. Prominent politicians, including former Vice President, ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has fired back at the presidency over a remark that the party is engaging in illegality. Naija News reports that the presidency’s comment comes in response to ADC’s decision to proceed with its national convention ...
Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has dismissed claims that he is contesting for a Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election. Naija News learnt that the denial follows social media speculation suggesting that Ortom was preparing to contest ...
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of trying to intimidate opposition figures. Speaking at a press conference, Governor Mohammed claimed that the federal government was attempting to use ...
According to a recent article published by The Punch Newspapers today, minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has taken a swipe at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its ongoing leadership crisis, insisting the party should not blame ...
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and President Bola Tinubu-led government against steps that can jeopardise the forthcoming election. Naija News reports that ACF National Publicity Secretary, T. A. Muhammad-Baba, in an interview ...
Nkiruka Onyejeocha has resigned her appointment as Minister of State for Labour and Employment, commenced a calculated political return to Abia State, where she’s eyeing the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, a seat she held ...
The Welfare Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Bashir Maisango, has resigned from his position and membership of the party as he prepares to join the African Democratic Congress. Maisango’s resignation comes barely a week after ...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has said that Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed will not join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that the former Rivers Governor said Bala Mohammed has decided to remain in ...
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against moving forward with plans to hold its congresses and convention. The INEC Chairman warned that the electoral commission would not ...