IMO WEST 2027: Uzodimma, Okorocha fight as gov’s bid raises constitutional question
A fresh battle is brewing between former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, and his successor, Governor Hope Uzodimma, over the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial ticket for Imo West ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Three women standing for 2027 Presidency: ‘Why we want to succeed Tinubu’ – Okereke, Zugwai-Chukwu, Fredrick
By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor WITH the conclusion of primaries by political parties, three women have emerged as presidential candidates ready to challenge President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Nigeria’s topmost job. Although 18 presidential flag bearers are on the prowl, only 14 will remain when the chips are down because 14 political […]
33 years after June 12, protests mark Democracy Day in Abuja
Coming 33 years after the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election that has come to symbolise Nigeria’s democratic struggle
Full text of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day address on Friday
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our […]
33 years after: Can Nigeria ever have another election like June 12?
THE process was crude but transparent. The organisers called it Option A4. Only two candidates stood for the election. No thumb-printing was required.
Three years of hard choices, navigating economic challenges, recovery
President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, amid huge expectations. Since the return to civilian rule in 1999, he was the stalwart of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, which spearheaded the battle against military rule to lead the nation.
