Politics

Chinedum Ukaegbu A retired Nigerian Army Major General, Ishola Williams, has argued that the ongoing debate over the creation of state police in Nigeria is largely unnecessary, insisting that the country already operates a form of state policing in practice and only requires a constitutional amendment to properly legalise and…

Michael Olumide Lagos State Chapter, Consolidated APC Grassroots Movement (CAGRAM) has reaffirmed its commitment to mobilising widespread grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made by the Lagos State Chairman of CAGRAM, Prince…

Michael Olumide As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has called on Nigerians to carefully evaluate prospective leaders and support the candidate best equipped to address the nation’s challenges, insisting that replacing…

Michael Olumide Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has launched a fresh attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of being disconnected from the realities facing ordinary Nigerians while questioning the credibility of opposition coalition politics and internal party processes ahead of…

Michael Olumide National Chairman, Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, has identified vote buying as one of the greatest threats confronting Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the practice continues to undermine electoral integrity and weaken governance outcomes across the country. Speaking during…

Chinedum Ukaegbu National Chairman of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) and Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, has strongly defended the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, describing him as a tested leader capable of repositioning Nigeria and restoring public confidence in governance. Speaking…

Michael Olumide Winner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for Warri Federal Constituency, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade, has dedicated his victory to God Almighty and expressed profound appreciation to party delegates, supporters, and constituents whose support secured his emergence as the party’s flag bearer. Mulade, an environmental rights…

Michael Olumide Ogun State has emerged as Nigeria’s second-best-performing state in the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI) released by Phillips Consulting, reinforcing growing recognition of the developmental strides recorded under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s ISEYA agenda aimed at improving infrastructure, economic growth and the overall well-being of residents. According to the…

A senior grassroots leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Okedara Kolawole, has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing deep concern over the growing crisis trailing the party’s primary elections across the country. In the strongly-worded letter dated May 29, 2026, Okedara warned that the…

Stanley Ihedigbo Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially aligned with a new opposition coalition under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), joining forces with Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 general elections, as he declared his intention to contest for the Delta Central…