April 07
Nigeria: Federal Govt, Firm Launch N8.5bn PPP Project At FGC Kano
Leadership
The Federal Government on Monday launched an N8.5bn Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project at Federal Government College, Kano, aimed at upgrading the institution's… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Governance Fatigue
Leadership
Nigeria is experiencing a deepening crisis of governance fatigue. Across markets in Kano, Lagos and Plateau, community meetings in Zamfara and Borno, and everyday conversations on… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Opposes Plan to Appoint Garo As Kano Deputy Governor
Leadership
A civil society organisation, 4ward Kano Group, has opposed the alleged plan by Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, to appoint Murtala Sule Garo as deputy governor following the… Read more »
Nigeria: National ADC Appoints Zamfara Congress Committee
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) national leadership has e appointed the Zamfara State Congress Committee to oversee and coordinate the forthcoming party congresses in the… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Bauchi Gov'ship Aspirant Seeks Issue-Based Campaigns
Leadership
The 2027 APC Bauchi governorship aspirant, Dr Bala Maijama'a Wunti, has appealed to aspirants and politicians to promote issue-based and peaceful campaigns ahead of next year's… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnaji Dumps PDP, Backs ADC, Calls for Broad Opposition Coalition Ahead of 2027
Vanguard
A former governorship aspirant in Enugu State, Prof. Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji, has announced his decision to align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing the need for a… Read more »
Nigeria: Pro-Tinubu Group Apologises to Seun Okinbaloye Over Wike Comment
Vanguard
A pro-Tinubu group, the NdIgbo for Tinubu 2027 Forum (NDI-ABAT), has apologised to Seun Okinbaloye over a remark involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Gbenga Hashim Weighs Exit Option
Vanguard
ABUJA -- The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has deepened, with presidential aspirant and founding member, Gbenga Hashim, weighing the option of leaving the party… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Son Declares Interest in Reps Seat
Vanguard
Son of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf has indicated interest in running for a House of Representatives seat in the 2027 poll. Read more »
Rwanda: Arsenal Join Rwanda for Kwibuka 32
New Times
English Premier League giants Arsenal have joined Rwanda in solidarity as the country marks the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Nigeria: Arise News Anchor Ikokwu Joins Politics, Eyes Reps Seat
Daily Trust
Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, an anchor and analyst with Arise News, has announced her decision to take a leave of absence from journalism to pursue a career in politics. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina - Kanti Bello Loyalists Relaunch Network
Daily Trust
Leaders and loyalists of the political movement founded by the late Senator Mahmud Kanti Bello have begun a fresh push to revive and reposition the once-dominant grassroots… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Imo Senator Dumps Labour Party for APGA, Joins Guber Race
Daily Trust
Senator Athan Achonu, who represented Imo East in the 8th Assembly, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party and joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Stages Rally in Kwara, Says 'Otoge' Produced Accidental Leaders
Daily Trust
The Kwara State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Isa Adamu Bawa on Monday led a political procession in Ilorin, declaring that the party has been repositioned to… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Gov Holds Security Meeting Amid Renewed Attacks
Daily Trust
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Monday convened an emergency security council meeting at the Government House in Katsina following a renewed wave of bandit attacks in… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - ADC Weighs Options
Daily Trust
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is currently weighing its options following the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stance to de-recognise its leadership and to… Read more »
Nigeria: NDC - INEC Registration Followed Due Process, Faults Umar Ardo
This Day
Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed allegations by Dr. Umar Ardo of All Democratic Alliance (ADA) that its registration by Independent National Electoral Commission… Read more »
Nigeria: Ariko Terror - IGP Orders Dig Nadada to Relocate to Kaduna to Manage Operations
This Day
· State forces uncover bandits' planned reprisal in Zamfara after killing of notorious bandit, Aliero's son, 65 others Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Aliyu Condoles With Jega Over Demise of Wife
This Day
Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto State has condoled with the former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman and Special Presidential Adviser on Livestock Development,… Read more »
Nigeria: Easter Message - Bala Wunti Says Elections Should Strengthen Democracy, Not Cause Division or Conflict
This Day
Prominent philanthropist and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Bala Maijama'a Wunti, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across Nigeria, calling on… Read more »
Nigeria: Paau 'S Visitor Appoints New Pro Chancellor, Chairman Governing Council
This Day
Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State and Visitor, Prince Abubakar Audu University ( PAAU), Anyigba, has appointed Professor Mohammed Audu as the 7th Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of… Read more »
Nigeria: Foundation Demands Apology, Condemns Wike Over Alleged Threat to Journalist Seun
This Day
· APC chieftain alleges opposition parties politicising FCT minister's comment Read more »
South Africa: Pp102 - Democracy and Its Discontented: What Drives Demand for Democracy in South Africa?
Afrobarometer
Citizens' attitudes toward democracy still hinge on government performance. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Officiate Launch of Trc Housing Assistance Reparations
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officiate the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Housing Assistance Reparations programme today at the Sonkombo Sports… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Assembly Speaker Muhammad Usman Zuru Dies in Egypt
Vanguard
The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has passed away in an Egyptian hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. Read more »
