Politics

Nigeria has the technology, the population, and the demand for a democratic system that works. Yet, every election cycle, Nigerians face the same problems  ballot snatching, result manipulation, voter suppression, and violence at polling units. Electronic voting could address these issues. So, why hasn’t it been implemented? More importantly, who…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s request for a $516 million loan from Deutsche Bank, calling it fiscally reckless and lacking transparency.  The loan is meant to fund the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, a major infrastructure project linking Nigeria’s North-West to its South-West.  However, Atiku argues that good…

President Bola Tinubu has said he will not bow to pressure or intimidation as political talk around the 2027 election begins to grow. The President made the remarks during a meeting with the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he urged…

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (rtd), says the country is gradually gaining the upper hand in the battle against insecurity, insisting that military operations are producing results despite ongoing attacks in some areas. Speaking during an interview, Musa said the fight against terrorism and banditry remains difficult, but security…

Nigeria’s Supreme Court is now set to hear the leadership dispute tearing through the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a case that could shape the future of one of the country’s opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 political season. The apex court fixed Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to hear an appeal…