Nigeria Politics

Opposition figures involved in the G100 are considering how their parties could work together if Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election requires a second round, according to people within the group quoted by Saturday Punch. The idea is being discussed as the group continues its push for a single opposition candidate. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former

President Bola Tinubu has told Nigerians that the country is entering what he described as an “age of prosperity” after years of economic reforms, as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Day on Thursday, 1 October. In his Independence Day address, Tinubu said the government’s next priorities would include reducing the cost of living, creating jobs,

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has begun consultations to establish its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. In a statement published through its official account⁠, the party said its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, had held several meetings with the NDC leadership over the proposed campaign structure.

Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended all its official visits to South Africa over continued reports of attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants. The suspension also covers legislative events organised or hosted by South African institutions. It will remain in place until further notice. The National Assembly announced the decision in a statement published on