Politics

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) is currently weighing its political options ahead of the 2027 general elections, including the possibility of remaining independent, forming a coalition with opposition figures like Atiku Abubakar, or entering an alliance with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ladipo Johnson, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, confirmed these strategic considerations […] More

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that sustainable peace in Rivers State can only be achieved through inclusive and sincere dialogue among all key stakeholders. Speaking at a thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt on Friday to mark the 70th birthday of former federal lawmaker Ken Chikere, Wike emphasized that […] More

Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has made a bold claim that he’s never been driven by wealth — despite being in the political spotlight for nearly four decades. In an interview with The Sun, the 60-year-old politician described his lifestyle as “unassuming”, even revealing that his wife doesn’t own a […] More

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating a media campaign to demonize the group ahead of the court hearing of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful said the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government is deliberately manipulating public opinion […] More

Tension erupted on Saturday afternoon in Afia Community, Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State when a group of protesting youths, women, and children barricaded the convoy of Governor Hyacinth Alia during his visit to victims of recent armed herdsmen attacks. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM, while the governor, accompanied by Benue State […] More

Political analyst and columnist, Farooq Kperogi, is under scrutiny following recent claims accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of an alleged “Yorubaization of Nigeria.” Contrary to Kperogi’s assertion, a closer look at the ethnic and regional composition of Tinubu’s administration—particularly key appointments in government and security agencies—suggests a more balanced national spread. During the tenure of […] More

In what could signal a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, four serving governors under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are reportedly considering defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), according to a report by ThisDay newspaper. The governors allegedly in talks to switch allegiance are: Governor Umo […] More

As rumors of a rift between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima continue to circulate, former Senator Shehu Sani has weighed in, condemning attempts to pit the two leaders against each other. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the former Kaduna Central lawmaker criticized those allegedly fueling […] More

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has publicly described Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, as being exceptionally close to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, referring to him as “the son of the President” in a show of strong political solidarity. Speaking during an event in Kaduna, Umahi highlighted the depth of the relationship between the President and […] More

Controversy has erupted in Imo State following the commissioning of a bet shop by the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly as part of his constituency project. LeadNaija gathered the development after a post surfaced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where user Uche Rochas (@U_Rochas) raised the alarm. “The Speaker of […] More