Nigerian Politics

Former Information Minister Lai Mohammed has disowned claims attributing statements about a 'Hausa insurgency' to him, calling the report fabricated, while other political figures weighed in on electoral turnout and governance issues.

Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore wins ₦30 million in damages against police for unlawful harassment, even as he faces nine ongoing court cases—a judicial victory that underscores the contradictions of democratic governance in Africa's most populous nation.

United Bank for Africa announces death of former chairman Chief Israel Ogbue at 99, while political realignments and appointments reshape Nigeria's governance structure ahead of upcoming elections.

From unpaid immigration attachés abroad to allegations of political marginalisation in Kaduna, Nigeria's governance structures face mounting scrutiny over accountability and the treatment of citizens and civil servants alike.

As Nigeria's football federation effectively concedes World Cup qualification hopes, political tensions escalate with former governor El-Rufai's opposition activities drawing sharp commentary comparing President Tinubu's leadership style to his predecessor.

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress conducted consensus-based ward congresses in Edo State without violence, while prominent political figures engage in ethnic reconciliation efforts amid broader national unity concerns.

Political tensions escalate as Zamfara's governor accuses the federal government of bias in aid distribution, while Taraba's leader defends his APC defection amid claims of ethnic political calculations.

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, once a political adviser to both President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, has issued stark warnings about Nigeria's political trajectory, criticising presidential leadership while cautioning former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai against escalating political tensions.

Governor Abba Yusuf frames his controversial party switch from NNPP to APC as strategic alignment with federal power, highlighting an ₦8 billion relief package as evidence of the benefits of political realignment in Nigeria's patron-client system.

Traditional rulers and state governors grapple with mounting governance challenges as calls intensify for imprisoned separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu's release while deadly violence prompts emergency measures in southeastern states.

Governor Abba Yusuf has justified his switch from NNPP to APC as necessary for Kano's development, while Labour Party in Oyo State dismisses reports of internal divisions ahead of 2027 elections.

The deterioration of Nigeria's most prominent political friendship reveals deeper fractures in the country's governance, as calls grow for judicial rather than political resolution of allegations against the former Kaduna governor.

The Nigerian government is managing concurrent crises and political shifts, from deploying US military support and providing disaster relief to Kano fire victims, to witnessing significant political defections that reshape the country's governing coalition.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 elections, calling for national unity as Nigeria's ruling APC expands its dominance with governors defecting and INEC releasing the electoral timetable.

Peter Obi has launched 'Operation Rescue Nigeria' to mobilize citizens ahead of the 2027 elections, while opposition PDP lawmakers in Osun State break ranks to endorse President Tinubu's re-election bid.