…an ongoing investigation. His continued detention has attracted public attention, with opposition figures and other political actors calling for his release and questioning the circumstances surrounding his prolonged detention.

…on the turgid performance against Greece last Sunday, albeit against underwhelming opposition. Aleksandar Pavlovic, Serge Gnabry and Bischof all had chances in the first half-hour, while Serbia mustered only one dangerous counter-attack through Filip Kostic. The hosts finally broke through shortly before half-time than…

The Atiku Bagudu Grassroots Network for Tinubu 2027 formally endorsed President Tinubu for a second term at a meeting in AbujaThe group set a target of 19 million votes from the 19 northern states and announced plans to engage traditional, religious and youth leadersSenator Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic…

…and only delight in mischief and bad news,” he said. Sowunmi also criticised some opposition presidential candidates, saying they failed to acknowledge positive developments while highlighting challenges in the country. “You will never hear them, especially those so-called presidential candidates. They will never rejoi…

…and the Borno State Government to stop what it characterised as arbitrary arrests of opposition members and supporters.Amnesty International warned that such actions risk further narrowing civic space and freedom of expression across the state.

…react to Nigeria’s rising debt profile The development has attracted condemnation from opposition party leaders, including Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. According to Atiku, the Tinubu government needs to tell Nigerians the impact of the country’s current debt burden before embarking on a fresh…

…of some ADC members and supporters were politically motivated, challenging the opposition party to produce concrete and verifiable evidence to substantiate its claims. The State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Alhaji Isah Abubakar Assalafi, stated this during a press conference in Birnin Kebbi while responding to Senat…

…ability to service its growing debt amid worsening economic hardship. The opposition political party slammed the continued borrowing despite increased revenues following the removal of petrol subsidy, arguing that the policy had instead coincided with a weaker naira, declining purchasing power and pressure on the produ…

…are connectedIt is important for political parties to compete without violence. Opposition candidates should be able to campaign within the law. Supporters should be discouraged from attacking opponents or destroying campaign materials. Security agencies should protect political actors and voters impartially, while ins…

…and regulatory requirements.Industry pushback on continued importsThe ruling drew opposition from parts of Nigeria's petroleum industry.Ibrahim Shehu Yahaya, National Secretary of the Petroleum Dealers Association of Nigeria (PEDAN), said that while the PIA provides a legal basis for imports, they should only be permit…

…government’s panel. He said: “We have decided to follow a legal procedure. We have given opposition to the composition of the panel; we don’t have confidence in it.” According to him, the family was concerned about what it described as civil servants investigating an incident involving another public servant. “Civil se…

…fresh legal front over the nominations of some Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other opposition parties’ candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. With the apex court’s verdict other parties affected include the Social Democratic Party, SDP; Allied Peoples Movement, APM; People’s Redemption Party, PRP; and a candidate…

Opposition leader Atiku Abubakar called for a substantial increase to Nigeria's N70,000 minimum wage, saying it has failed to restore workers' purchasing powerThe ADC presidential candidate compared Nigeria's wage to those of Libya, Algeria, Gabon and other African countries, all of which he said were higherAtiku pledg…

…in the 2027 presidential election as the verdict of Nigerians, rather than blame the opposition coalition for failing to unite. Dalung stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, against the backdrop of ongoing efforts by opposition parties to forge a coalition ahead of the 2027 election. The former…

…Condemning the attack as a calculated act of political intimidation aimed at suppressing opposition forces in Enugu, Ukwu said the incident fitted into a disturbing pattern following similar violent disruptions recently reported in Akpugo and Obe wards. Citing Sections 33(1) and 40 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended,…

…to continue managing aspects of the institution. The controversy had triggered strong opposition from organised labour and culminated in industrial action and protests, with workers demanding greater clarity and protection of their interests. With Monday’s resolution, however, the Federal Government is proceeding with…

…challenges and overlapping fiscal years. Lastly, The Nation reports that the two leading opposition parties – the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) – are unable to match the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s capacity to field candidates for National Assembly seats in the Jan…

…does not change the realities on the ground. If anything, the article reveals a line of opposition that appears unjustifiably disgruntled and increasingly uncomfortable with the administration’s performance, determined to turn every political conversation into another opportunity for allegations, fabrications and propa…

As the 2027 general elections approach, the National Assistant Secretary of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hassan Muhammadu, has resigned his position and renounced his membership of the party. The resignation was contained in a letter dated September 9, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the ADC…

…APC, triggering condemnation from civil society groups, rights organisations and opposition politicians who insist the trend could plunge the country into another round of election-related bloodletting. Divorce option in Yobe In Yobe state, the situation went from bizarre to ridiculous as the state chairman of the APC,…

House of Reps deputy spokesman warns opposition against damaging Nigeria's image following push for release of historical US law enforcement records relating to President Tinubu Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has urged United States President Donald Trump and his administration to d…

…The governor said the 2027 campaign season was already taking shape, predicting that opposition politicians would increasingly make the removal of fuel subsidy a major campaign issue. He, however, maintained that the removal of the subsidy was necessary to save the Nigerian economy, stressing the need for political lea…

…Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he would become a major political target of opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. Wike, who has remained a member of the Peoples Democratic Party while openly supportin…

…professional duties. Osigwe said one of the defining moments of his tenure was the NBA’s opposition to the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of democratically elected institutions. He said the NBA maintained that political disagreements and legislative or executive conflicts did not…

…of the 2027 general elections.The 18-second clip, shared by a Facebook page called The Opposition, featured audio of Akpabio saying, "I write to formally tender my resignation letter from the APC effective today. This decision has not been taken lightly..." The post drew significant engagement, with many users divided…