Politics

Nigeria Spent N6.54 Trillion on Vehicle Imports in Two Years — National Automotive Design and Development Council DG Raises Alarm

May 14, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

2026 Osun Governorship Election: Ademola Adeleke Will Lose in Ijesaland, All Progressives Congress Claims Victory Odds Favour Party

May 14, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrests Energy Commission DG over alleged N500bn money laundering.

May 14, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Zamfara APC Aspirant Shinkafi Urges Tinubu to Block Militarisation of Party Primaries

May 13, 2026 By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

APC chieftain Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi calls on President Tinubu to prevent militarisation of Zamfara primaries, advocating transparent elections and rejecting candidate imposition.

Rivers APC Disqualifies 65 Fubara-Linked Aspirants, Clears 33 Wike Loyalists for Assembly Primaries

May 11, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Rivers APC disqualifies 65 aspirants linked to Governor Fubara and Tonye Cole while clearing 33 aligned with Nyesom Wike.

Keyamo: Supreme Court Would Bar Jonathan From 2027 Presidential Race

May 11, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Festus Keyamo says former President Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally ineligible to contest the 2027 election, warning the Supreme Court would likely disqualify him amid ongoing PDP leadership disputes.

NDC Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South, Signals Strategic Shift Ahead of Elections

May 09, 2026 By Samuel Goboze

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) zones its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, citing fairness and national unity. The move is expected to reshape opposition alliances and spark interest among southern contenders.

Onanuga Slams Dickson’s NDC, Says Party Lacks Vision for Nigeria

May 09, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Bayo Onanuga criticises Seriake Dickson’s Nigeria Democratic Congress, saying the party lacks a clear vision and manifesto despite recent defections by Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Jonathan Poised for 2027 Presidential Comeback, Declaration Imminent — Coalition

May 08, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is likely to contest the 2027 presidential election, with a formal declaration expected soon, says Coalition Convener Tom Ohikere.

Singer 2Baba’s Wife, Edo Lawmaker Natasha Osawaru-Idibia, Defects to NDC, Boosting Party’s Growing Momentum

May 07, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Edo Assembly member Natasha Osawaru-Idibia dumps PDP for NDC, joining a growing list of politicians aligning with the party following the entry of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Keyamo Slams ADC for Sidelining Obi, Mocks Party Over His Exit

May 07, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Festus Keyamo criticises ADC over Peter Obi’s exit, accusing the party of sidelining the former governor as political realignments intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.

Melaye Blasts Obi’s Leadership Capacity, Says He Lacks Grit for Nigeria’s Tough Politics

May 07, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Dino Melaye criticizes Peter Obi’s leadership, questioning his ability to handle Nigeria’s challenges and accusing him of avoiding internal party crises amid shifting political alliances.

Nigeria Spent N6.54 Trillion on Vehicle Imports in Two Years — National Automotive Design and Development Council DG Raises Alarm

2026 Osun Governorship Election: Ademola Adeleke Will Lose in Ijesaland, All Progressives Congress Claims Victory Odds Favour Party

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrests Energy Commission DG over alleged N500bn money laundering.

Zamfara APC Aspirant Shinkafi Urges Tinubu to Block Militarisation of Party Primaries

Rivers APC Disqualifies 65 Fubara-Linked Aspirants, Clears 33 Wike Loyalists for Assembly Primaries

Keyamo: Supreme Court Would Bar Jonathan From 2027 Presidential Race

NDC Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South, Signals Strategic Shift Ahead of Elections

Onanuga Slams Dickson’s NDC, Says Party Lacks Vision for Nigeria

Jonathan Poised for 2027 Presidential Comeback, Declaration Imminent — Coalition

Singer 2Baba’s Wife, Edo Lawmaker Natasha Osawaru-Idibia, Defects to NDC, Boosting Party’s Growing Momentum

Keyamo Slams ADC for Sidelining Obi, Mocks Party Over His Exit

Melaye Blasts Obi’s Leadership Capacity, Says He Lacks Grit for Nigeria’s Tough Politics

Gunmen Kill Pregnant Woman, Husband in Fresh Plateau Attack, Leave Twin Babies Orphaned

Nigeria Spent N6.54 Trillion on Vehicle Imports in Two Years — National Automotive Design and Development Council DG Raises Alarm

2026 Osun Governorship Election: Ademola Adeleke Will Lose in Ijesaland, All Progressives Congress Claims Victory Odds Favour Party

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrests Energy Commission DG over alleged N500bn money laundering.

SOKATWA Rallies Cross-Party Support for Female Aspirants Ahead of 2027 Elections

Zamfara APC Aspirant Shinkafi Urges Tinubu to Block Militarisation of Party Primaries

ACF Leadership Crisis Brings Shame to Northern Nigeria, ACI Raises Alarm

CSOs Demand Immediate Release of DSS–SERAP Judgment CTC, Cite Threat to Fair Hearing

Rivers APC Disqualifies 65 Fubara-Linked Aspirants, Clears 33 Wike Loyalists for Assembly Primaries

UNIBEN Student Gunned Down in Broad Daylight Outside Ugbowo Campus Gate After Exams

11 Killed as Vehicle Plunges Off Bridge on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Keyamo: Supreme Court Would Bar Jonathan From 2027 Presidential Race

DHQ Denies Civilian Casualties in Niger Airstrikes, Says 70 Bandits Killed in Precision Operation

Gumi Alleges U.S. Backing for Banditry, Boko Haram, Sparks Fresh Controversy

Nigeria’s FG Mandates Drug Tests for Secondary School Students Nationwide