Chair of the Fix Africa Initiative, Frank Nweke II, has urged African nations to adopt governance systems that reflect their own history and identity rather than simply replicating Western democratic models. Speaking at the #FixPolitics Africa Conference 2025, an event that also doubles as the graduation ceremony of the fifth cohort of unconventional leaders from …
Robert Mugabe Jr., son of Zimbabwe’s former president late Robert Mugabe, ha been arrested in Harare and charged with drug possession after police allegedly found cannabis in his bag during a traffic stop. Police said the 33-year-old was stopped on Wednesday for driving against traffic on a one-way street. Officers claimed they discovered two sachets …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected claims suggesting he plans to step down for another presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued Thursday through his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku described the reports as a misrepresentation of his recent interview with the BBC Hausa Service. Ibe explained that a review …
The power struggle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has intensified, further deepening the crisis in the opposition party ahead of its National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The fresh discord stems from the decision of a faction of the NWC to dissolve the Akwa …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed three separate suits challenging the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, the suspension of elected officials, and the activities of the appointed administrator. The suits were dismissed by Justice James Omotosho, who ruled that the cases were filed in the wrong court and that the plaintiffs …
Traditional rulers in Ife-North Local Government Area of Osun State have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, demanding proof of his claim that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, plotted to assassinate him. In a viral video circulating on social media, the Oluwo alleged that the Ooni …
Nigeria’s independence in 1960 promised self-rule, dignity, and a government accountable to its people. But the ongoing erosion of public trust and widespread voter apathy betray that promise as many citizens now believe that Nigeria no longer honours the social contract implied at independence. Elections are increasingly seen as rituals stripped of meaning, marred by …
Sixty-five years after raising its flag of independence, Nigeria’s judiciary, long regarded as the last hope of the common man, is showing signs of deep strain. A combination of public distrust, allegations of corruption, inconsistent judgments, poor funding, weak infrastructure and political interference has left citizens asking whether the judiciary, one of the three arms …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is prepared to drop his presidential ambition in 2027 if a younger, vibrant and widely accepted candidate emerges under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku, a key figure in the opposition coalition, disclosed this in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday. He stressed that …
As preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify, stakeholders in Nigeria’s electoral process have been urged to acquaint themselves with reforms and innovations introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rather than succumb to misinformation. The call was made at a one-day town hall meeting held in Sokoto, organised by the Peering Advocacy and …
