Nigeria politics 2026 News
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- Minister Imaan Suleiman Announces 10 Million Women Mega Rally to Endorse President Tinubu and Launch National Grassroots Charter
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
The Ministry of Women Affairs has unveiled a strategic mobilization plan titled "The Power of 10 Million" to integrate women from all 9,410 wards in Nigeria. Scheduled for May 5, 2...
- Sokoto PDP Leadership Defies National Headquarters Following Unconstitutional Dissolution Of State Executive Committee
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
The Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State has rejected a directive from the national leadership seeking to dissolve its executive committee. State Chairman Bello Goronyo dismiss...
- Former Senator Kabiru Marafa Abandons ADC For Nigeria Democratic Congress Amid Party Legal Uncertainty
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Kabiru Marafa, the former representative for Zamfara Central, has defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress just three weeks after joining the ADC. Citing unresolved court battle...
- NNPP Faction Led By Agbo Major Distances Party From Ibadan Opposition Summit While Demanding INEC Recognition
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
The Agbo Major-led faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party has formally dismissed the recent opposition summit in Ibadan, labeling participants as impostors. Leadership also issue...
- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Vows to Contest ₦1 Billion Defamation Award; Cites "Good Faith" Defense in Legal Battle with Yahaya Bello
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially rejected a Kogi State High Court ruling that awarded ₦1 billion in damages to former Governor Yahaya Bello for defamation. Claiming h...
- Bashir Yuguda Rejects Atiku’s "Inexperience" Label on Goodluck Jonathan, Cites Major Economic and Agricultural Gains
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Former minister Bashir Yuguda has dismissed claims by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar that the Goodluck Jonathan administration struggled due to "inexperience." Yuguda defende...
- Governor Fubara Endorses President Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid, Citing Infrastructural Revolution
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has formally called for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking at the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council meetin...
- Peter Obi Convenes Strategic Meeting with South-East ADC Leadership to Consolidate 2027 Presidential Ambition
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi held a private consultative session in Enugu with the South-East chairpersons of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The meeting focused...
- Peter Obi Visits Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed to Build Cross Regional Support for National Renewal
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Peter Obi met with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed to solicit cooperation for a unified Nigeria. Leading a delegation of Southeast e...
- Senate Confirms Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Housing Minister Following Pledge of Bold Urban Reforms
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as a Minister of the Federal Republic following a rigorous screening process. Darma, who succeeds Ahmed Dangiwa...
- Federal High Court Affirms Chinedu Obi as NRM Chairman Ending Protracted Leadership Hijack Attempt
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a legal challenge from a splinter group seeking to seize control of the National Rescue Movement. Justice J.O. Abdulmalik rejected the...
- Ahmed Dangiwa Commends President Tinubu Following Cabinet Exit and Pledges Support for Housing Reforms
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Former Minister of Housing and Urban Development Ahmed Dangiwa has officially expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu following a recent cabinet reshuffle. Dangiwa describ...