Politics

Celebrity businessman Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Chief Priest, has declared his intention to contest for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State ahead of the 2027 elections. He is set to run under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has already obtained the party’s nomination and expression of interest forms for the House of Representatives race. In a related development, the businessman recently sparked reactions online after sharing his views on the influence of social media in politics. According to him, popularity on social platforms does not necessarily translate into electoral success. He argued that politicians who receive widespread praise online often struggle at the polls, while those who face criticism tend to...

Fatima Naseer Teemahcool, leader of the Gida-Gida TikTokers group who recently drew attention for organising a controversial underwear display during a visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, to Kano State, has been appointed to a political position. According to reports, she was named Officer in Charge of Women Affairs by the Chairman of Nassarawa Local Government, Yusuf Imam Ogan Boye. The appointment was confirmed in a letter signed by the council secretary, Ado Mohammed Hotoro. The letter stated that her selection was based on her contributions and dedication to the development of the local government, urging her to carry out her responsibilities in line with established regulations. Teemahcool, a known figure in Kano’s political and social space, gained nationwide attenti...

Nigeria’s apex court, the Supreme Court of Nigeria, is expected to deliver judgment today in the leadership crises affecting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a ruling that could significantly shape opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The cases, listed as political appeals, are scheduled for hearing at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The PDP appeal is marked SC/CV/166/2026, while the ADC matter is listed as SC/CV/180/2026. In anticipation of the verdict, ADC leaders reportedly held a late-night strategy meeting on Wednesday to assess possible outcomes and determine their next steps. Political analyst Imran Wakili disclosed the development on 𝕏, noting that key figures such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso were ...

President Bola Tinubu has made it clear that he will seek a second term in office. According to Tinubu, rising insecurity in Nigeria will not force him out of power. The President made the remarks while receiving Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and other stakeholders from Plateau State. According to Tinubu, those attempting to use the country’s security challenges against his administration were aiding the agenda of his political opponents and hostile forces. “You are playing to the hand of agents, including my own enemies, who want to use insecurity to get rid of me,” Tinubu said. Tinubu also said he is “stubborn politician” who will remain resolute amid mounting criticism over security concerns. “I’m a very stubborn politician. I just refuse to go. And I will campaign for my se...

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reiterated his intention to run for a second term, brushing aside what he described as coordinated efforts by political opponents to unseat him. In a firm and defiant statement, the president presented himself as steadfast despite rising criticism and alleged political maneuvering. “They tried to remove me, but I stood my ground. I am a very stubborn politician,” he said. “I will contest for a second term, and I will win.” Tinubu also accused unnamed rivals, including some former allies, of taking advantage of the country’s security challenges to undermine his administration and pursue their own political ambitions. “You were drawn into the plans of certain groups, including my old adversaries, who want to use insecurity as a tool to ...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against a faction of the African Democratic Congress led by David Mark, barring the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising or participating in any congress organised by committees appointed by the group. Delivering judgment, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the Mark-led caretaker leadership lacks the authority to set up committees to conduct state congresses. The court also restrained the group from interfering with the tenure and functions of duly elected state executives of the party. According to the ruling, the responsibility for organising state congresses lies strictly with state executive committees, not the national leadership. The court further affirmed that the tenure of the ADC’s State Working Committees a...

Senator Gbenga Daniel has moved ahead with his re-election plans, picking up nomination and expression of interest forms despite the All Progressives Congress endorsing Governor Dapo Abiodun as its consensus candidate for the 2027 elections. The development follows a recent APC caucus meeting in Ijebu-Ode, where party leaders adopted Abiodun as their preferred candidate. Reports had suggested that Daniel, a former two-term governor and current senator for Ogun East, was prevented from attending the meeting. Unfazed by the outcome, Daniel proceeded on Tuesday to obtain the nomination form, reaffirming his intention to continue representing Ogun East in the National Assembly. Sharing the update on his social media platforms, he stated that his goal remains to deliver effective and resp...

The 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has announced his decision to leave the party and join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), citing internal disagreements and a departure from the party’s founding principles. Naija News reports that Baba-Ahmed made the disclosure on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s political programme, Politics Today. He said his decision was influenced by unresolved issues within the Labour Party, which he believes has shifted away from its original vision. According to him, “I am leaving the Labour Party tomorrow. The party is no longer what it used to be. What it once stood for has changed due to internal developments.” He added that his exit would take effect at midnight, after which ...

A presidential aspirant, Stanley Osifo, has obtained the nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Osifo, a trader from Edo State, picked up the forms on Tuesday and is positioning himself to contest the party’s presidential ticket against Bola Tinubu during the primaries. He had earlier announced his ambition at a press conference in Abuja, where he revealed plans to acquire the party’s ₦100 million forms, formally declaring his intention to run. His move comes despite growing support for Tinubu within the APC, with all 22 party governors reportedly backing the President as the preferred candidate for 2027. However, Osifo argued that endorsements do not automatically determine who emerges as the part...

The Labour Party (LP) has elected former Minister of Finance and ex-senator, Nenadi Usman, as its new National Chairman during the party’s national convention held on Tuesday in Umuahia. The development was confirmed in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa. Usman’s emergence marks a significant milestone, as she becomes the first woman to head a political party at the national level in Nigeria. In her acceptance speech, Usman expressed gratitude to party members for the trust placed in her, pledging to reposition the party for greater achievements. She also promised to promote unity and foster internal reconciliation within the party. She commended Alex Otti for his leadership and assured members of her dedication to strengthening the party’...