January 11
Nigeria: Gbenga Daniel Champions Creation of Ijebu-Remo State
Vanguard
...Calls for Unity Among Stakeholders Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Dropping Tinubu's Name, Show Your Own Achievements, Otti's Aide Tells Abia Ex-Governors
Vanguard
Umuahia--Rev. Father Christian Anokwuru, Special Adviser on Policies and Interventions to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, has challenged former governors and opposition leaders in… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike to Critics - Don't Be Bitter, I Still Control Rivers Votes
Vanguard
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticisms trailing his political choices, insisting that politics is driven by interests, power and… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Election - Group Faults Kalu's Claim of Delivering Abia, South-East to Tinubu
This Day
·Labels ex-governor a "general without troops" Read more »
Nigeria: Gbenga Daniel's Political Career On the Rise
This Day
Businessman and politician, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has succeeded in everything he has laid his hands on. As a student, he was so brilliant that he won a scholarship as an… Read more »
Nigeria: Not Yet Crowned, Already Counted - Yayi's Growing Political Gravitas
This Day
Ogun state right now isn't full of speeches. It's the hum of New Transformers and the Rustle of Scholarship Award Letters. These Are the tools of Senator Solomon "Yayi" Adeola. Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 - Year of the Double Dance
This Day
In 2026, Nigerians will live life in a double reality. We will literally be dancing to two dissonant drumbeats. Some will find the gathering 2027 election campaign beats… Read more »
Nigeria: To Obi or Not to Obi?
This Day
Those of us who love competitive democracy can only take a positive view of the defection of Mr Peter Obi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the platform adopted by key… Read more »
Nigeria: Conceived in Canada, Built for Nigeria, Durotoye Reflects On His Roots
This Day
In an interview on The Exchange Podcast, hosted by Olufemi Soneye, leadership coach and former presidential candidate Fela Durotoye shared deeply personal reflections on his… Read more »
Nigeria: As Kwankwaso Loses Godson, Gov Yusuf
This Day
This is not the best of times for the Kwankwasiyya movement, a powerful political group led by a former Governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria People's Party… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC's Alleged Complicity in Labour Party's Crisis
This Day
The unresolved dispute between the Nenadi Usman and Julius Abure factions of the Labour Party has raised suspicion of alleged collusion between the Independent National Electoral… Read more »
Nigeria: Will Rivers' Political Crisis Divide APC?
This Day
The statement by the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, accusing the party's National Vice Chairman, South-South, Victor Giadom of disrespecting… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Again, Wike Assures Tinubu of Victory in Rivers
This Day
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has again assured President Bola Tinubu of victory in the 2027 presidential election in Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Atiku, Mark, Obi, Eulogise Tambuwal At 60
This Day
Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in EnuguFormer Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday eulogised a former governor of Sokoto State,… Read more »
Nigeria: South-East APC Leaders, Elders Counter Obi Factor, Rally Support for Tinubu
This Day
*Warn against scattering of region's votes across multiple parties Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Government Unveils Framework to Maintain Public Assets Nationwide
Leadership
The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive framework to strengthen the maintenance and preservation of public assets across Nigeria. Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Governor Reaffirms Total Loyalty to Ruto
Capital FM
The Governor of Nyeri Mutahi Kahiga on Sunday publicly reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to President William Ruto, dismissing critics who have questioned his political… Read more »
January 10
Benin: Benin Heads to Polls After Failed Coup Shakes Political Landscape
RFI
Benin votes on Sunday in legislative and local elections that come just over a month after an attempted coup shook the commercial capital Cotonou. The vote follows weeks of… Read more »
South Africa: Why the New U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Could Strain Relations Even Further
RFI
Leo Brent Bozell III, the conservative activist picked by President Donald Trump to represent the United States in South Africa, is preparing to begin his new role as ambassador… Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment Notice - Jandor Says Fubara 'Politically Safe' in APC
Premium Times
The Rivers House of Assembly initiated fresh impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Empty Barrel Makes Loudest Noise' - Otti Fires Back At Orji Kalu, Others
Premium Times
Abia North Senator, Orji Kalu, recently vowed to do all within his powers to deliver Abia to the APC in the 2027 elections. Read more »
Ethiopia: Bishoftu International Airport to Transform Ethiopia's Logistics System, Says PM Abiy
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the construction of the Bishoftu International Airport will provide a lasting solution to Ethiopia's decades-old logistics system challenges. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Steps Up Gomba Campaign, Deploys Kalumba-Led Team to Reclaim NRM Support
Nile Post
President Museveni has stepped up his campaign in Gomba District by deploying a strong mobilisation team in the final days to the elections, as the ruling National Resistance… Read more »
January 09
Niger: Niger's New Emergency Law Threatens Rights [press release]
HRW
Decree Grants Authorities Sweeping Powers Amid Deepening Repression Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Mourns Death of Prominent Opposition Politician
Nyasa Times
Malawi woke up to heartbreak yesterday following the sudden death of Leader of Opposition and former First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Madalitso Kwaderanji… Read more »
