Nigeria Politics

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 07, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has earmarked N135.22bn in the 2026 budget for “Electoral Adjudication and Post-Election Provision,” signalling a major new financial commitment to handling disputes, settlements, and administrative fallout from elections.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 03, 2026

Political economist and civil society leader Prof. Pat Utomi, together with the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), has raised alarm bells over what he describes as an orchestrated effort by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to marginalise opposition parties as the 2027 general election approaches.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2026 party primaries and the 2027 general elections, conversations across Delta South Senatorial District are beginning to take a more serious tone.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

The battle for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket in Delta South Senatorial District is shaping up to be less of a routine primary and more of a political civil war. Three heavyweights are circling the ring: the incumbent, Joel-Onowakpo Thomas; former Isoko South council boss, Malik Ikpokpo; and Warri political strongman, Michael Diden. What is at stake is not just a ticket, but the soul of the APC in Delta South.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) has publicly announced it will go ahead with its scheduled party congresses and a national convention, directly challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) despite ongoing disputes over the legal interpretation of electoral guidelines.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

Nigeria’s opposition bloc, formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, has suffered a significant setback as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) removed key leadership names from its official registry a move that temporarily freezes the party’s operational status ahead of critical primaries.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 01, 2026

Nigeria is witnessing fresh political tremors as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) escalates efforts to court Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, fueling widespread speculation about a possible defection that could reshape the country’s political landscape.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

Today, I met with a number of Nigerian youths from across the country, led by former Special Adviser on Youth Matters at the APC Headquarters, Hon. Nasir Lawal, who decamped from the APC to the NDC to identify with the principles and ideology of our party.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the APC-led Federal Government of attempting to destabilise the party following Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection, alleging pressure on INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), to interfere in its leadership.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

Nigeria’s political landscape shifted on Tuesday after Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced that three seats in the upper chamber have been declared vacant following the deaths of the lawmakers who previously occupied them.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 28, 2026

Nigeria’s capital moved into partial lockdown today as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) opened a tense national convention that will determine who controls the party machinery ahead of the 2027 elections.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 27, 2026

The Turaki faction backed by leaders such as Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde argues that it would be improper for an opposition party to endorse the candidate of the ruling party, saying that the PDP must maintain its identity and contest the 2027 elections with its own candidates.