Nigeria politics

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has withdrawn his lawsuit contesting Atiku Abubakar's emergence as the ADC's presidential candidate, following an out-of-court settlement.

Nigeria's 2027 presidential aspirant Peter Obi has called on the EFCC to shift focus from investigating social media figures Mama Pee and Randy Peter to tackling high-level corruption.

Ogun State has extended its work palliative and a monthly transport allowance for civil servants through September 2026, citing economic pressures from rising fuel prices.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside a lower court ruling that nullified the Independent National Electoral Commission's 2027 election guidelines, restoring the timetable for the upcoming general elections.

The Labour Party and Peoples Democratic Party have affirmed they met the deadline for uploading their 2027 election candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s portal.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has sworn in 21 newly elected local government council chairmen in Adamawa State, charging them to prioritize service delivery and shun corruption.

The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, has apologized to the traditional ruler of the Berom people for comments linking them to a militia group.

Senior APC figures in Benue State have publicly distanced themselves from Governor Hyacinth Alia, declaring support for Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume.

The African Democratic Congress has called for legal action against Nafiu Bala Gombe after he claimed to have uploaded party candidates to the INEC portal using documents the electoral body disowned.

A self-proclaimed director-general of a disputed council claims President Tinubu has exonerated former Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, sparking debate over transparency and accountability in Nigeria's political elite.

The Federal High Court in Sokoto has adjourned a suit over the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state to July 22, 2026, while ordering counsel for the first defendant to pay a fine of ₦500,000.

The All Progressives Congress has won every chairmanship and councillorship seat in Edo State's local government elections, with certificates of return to be issued.

The fraudulent establishment of the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council in Abuja reveals systemic vulnerabilities in government administrative protocols, according to an opinion by Tunde Rahman.

The Labour Party has officially named Hajia Bintu Konto, a veteran nurse and health expert, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

Presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed fears for his safety, prompting a public response from Minister of Works David Umahi, who dismissed the claims as signs of political frustration.