Donald Duke, the former governor of Cross River State, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the African Democratic Congress on January 30, 2026. This decision marked a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. Supporters cheered as he completed the process in Calabar. Defection Details Duke registered as an ADC member in Ward 5 of…
Abdullahi Ganduje declared that northern voters supported President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. He made this statement in Abuja during a courtesy visit from northern youth leaders. Ganduje, the former All Progressives Congress National Chairman and ex-Kano State Governor, emphasized unity. He stated, “Pertaining to the next election in 2027, those that are nursing…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has threatened to forcibly gain access to a public stadium in Rivers State. He accused Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of denying his political group access to state-owned facilities. Wike made the remarks on Saturday in Port Harcourt while addressing a mammoth crowd at a rally…
Muhammad Mahdi Shehu voiced strong criticism against the N1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service project in Kano State. He labeled the initiative as a deception. The activist shared his views on social media. Furthermore Shehu connected the project to political shifts. He pointed out Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recent move to a new party. This change…
President Bola Tinubu presented the N58.47 trillion 2026 budget to the National Assembly.8 He named it the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity.” This happened during a joint session on December 19, 2025. The House of Representatives passed the budget for second reading. This occurred on January 29, 2026. Lawmakers approved it without…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State addressed his political affiliation during a monthly media interaction in January 2026. He confirmed his position within the Labour Party. However he added a note of uncertainty about the future. Otti’s Key Statement Otti stated clearly during the session that he remained committed to the Labour Party. He said,…
The United States military conducted airstrikes in Nigeria. They targeted terrorist groups in Sokoto State and other areas. Nigerian security forces collaborated on these operations. The strikes occurred in December 2025. Moreover, the actions sparked debate in Nigeria’s political circles. Lawmakers questioned the involvement of foreign powers in national security matters. Ningi Voices Opposition Senator…
Peter Obi responded to claims that he encouraged insults from his supporters. He made the statement during a visit to the Obidient Movement’s secretariat. The denial came in a viral video that spread quickly online. National Coordinator Dr Yunusa Tanko verified the video’s authenticity. Additionally Obi emphasized that such behavior clashed with his values. He…
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) issued a stark warning ahead of the 2027 general elections. During its 2026 Annual Pre-Ramadan Lecture in Abuja, the council declared that Nigerian Muslims would not recognize any election conducted under the leadership of Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The council’s…
Officers of the Lagos State Police Command fired teargas at Makoko residents who protested at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on Wednesday. The residents gathered to protest ongoing demolitions in several Lagos communities. Communities AffectedThe protest involved residents from Makoko, Owode Onirin, Oworonshoki, Otumara, and Baba-Ijora. Residents said the government carried out the…
