Politics
Track the pulse of power in Nigeria — from Aso Rock to local councils. Our Politics section delivers in-depth coverage of elections, governance, policy debates, and political players shaping the nation’s future.
Washington on Edge as Trump Issues War Threat to Nigeria
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s government, threatening to suspend all American aid and consider military action over the continued killings of Christians in the country....
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Nigeria Not Intolerant—Tinubu Replies Trump on Christian Killings
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump describing Nigeria as unsafe for Christians, stressing that the country remains a democracy anchored on constitutional freedom of religion. In...
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APC Remains Osun’s Hope for Good Governance—Alabi
Former Deputy Governor of the State of the Living Spring, Osun, and governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, has reaffirmed his confidence that the party remains the...
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Survey Tips Alabi as APC’s Best Bet to Challenge Governor Adeleke
A new opinion poll has positioned former Deputy Governor of the State of the Living Spring, Osun, Benedict Alabi (BOA), ahead of other contenders as the preferred choice within the All Progressives...
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INEC Invites Women to Anambra Polls, Leaves Men Out
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged women eligible to vote in Anambra State, the Light of the Nation, to actively participate in the forthcoming governorship election slated for November 8,...
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Cameroon’s Election Aftermath: Victory for Biya, Defeat for Hope
President Paul Biya has been re-elected for an eighth term following Cameroon’s presidential election held on October 12, 2025. The 92-year-old leader secured 53.66 percent of the votes, according to official results...
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Atiku to Presidency: Stop the War on Dissent, Free Sowore Now
Former Vice President and three-time presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, and others arrested during and after a nationwide protest....
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Tinubu Nominates Dr Bernard Doro as Minister from Plateau State
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President’s letter seeking Senate confirmation was transmitted to the upper...
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Segun Adewale Resigns from PDP, Vows to Focus on Family, Business
Former Lagos West Senatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the centre of Excellence, Otunba Segun Adewale, popularly known as Aeroland, has resigned from the party.This is coming after nearly...
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Aregbesola is Setting Fire to APC, Says Lagos Chapter
The Centre of Excellence (Lagos) State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has again taken aim at former governor of the State of the Living-Spring (Osun), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, saying he...
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