Politics

Senator Ali Ndume says President Tinubu succeeded in Lagos because of strong allies, alleging many of them have now been sidelined in his current administration.

Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rauf Aregbesola call for free and fair elections in 2027, saying voters — not governors — will decide Nigeria’s future.

Nigeria’s military says several officers will face trial after an investigation allegedly uncovered a coup plot against President Tinubu’s government.

Edo ADC leaders say they will challenge Governor Okpebholo’s reported promise to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in Edo South in 2027.

APC chieftain and federal commissioner Henry Idahagbon has called for the dismantling of godfatherism in Nigerian politics, describing it as a uniquely Nigerian practice that weakens democracy. He urged political leaders to disengage after leaving office and embrace one man, one vote.

Denmark and Greenland have rejected any discussion of sovereignty after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a future Arctic security deal granting broad U.S. access to Greenland. NATO said no compromise on sovereignty was proposed, while Copenhagen and Nuuk insist cooperation must respect territorial integrity.

Former pension reforms chief Abdulrasheed Maina has reappeared publicly after serving a prison term, receiving an award from the NBA Garki Branch in Abuja. At the event, he called for renewed investigations into former Attorney General Abubakar Malami while revisiting his conviction, whistleblower claims, and asset recovery issues that continue to generate public debate.

Nigeria’s National Assembly has resumed sessions with emphasis on electoral reforms and economic recovery initiatives.

The political crisis in Rivers State escalates as the House of Assembly vows never to receive the 2026 budget from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Following the launch of impeachment proceedings, Speaker Martin Amaewhule declared the budget “dead on arrival,” citing the Governor’s alleged constitutional breaches. The move threatens to stall government spending and deepen the rift in the oil-rich state. Read the full details of the standoff here.

Tension grips Port Harcourt as the Rivers State House of Assembly launches impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. 26 lawmakers signed the notice during an emergency plenary on Thursday, citing gross misconduct and constitutional violations. This move escalates the political feud in the state, with security agencies now on high alert. Read the full details on the unfolding crisis and what it means for the state’s leadership.