Politics

Guinea-Bissau’s ousted president, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, arrived in the Republic of Congo’s capital, Brazzaville, on Saturday, days after he was overthrown by the military, Congolese government sources told AFP. Meanwhile, in the capital, Bissau, the West African country’s leading opposition party said its headquarters had been “invaded” by a “heavily armed militia” following the post-election coup that brought the army …

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has declared that Peter Obi would have provided clear solutions towards ending the spate of insecurity across Nigeria. In a video shared on X, he lamented the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, accusing Bola Tinubu of failing to deal with the issue, despite his promises …

A fresh twist has emerged in the ongoing coalition talks as supporters of Peter Obi insist that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) must clearly zone its presidential ticket before the former Labour Party candidate can formally join the alliance. Political activist Serah Ibrahim raised the concern on Friday, noting that ADC members appear increasingly anxious about Obi’s delayed decision. According …

Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El‑Rufai, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring his commitment to a coalition strategy aimed at unseating Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. El-Rufai made the declaration while formally registering as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling the consolidation of a coalition strategy …

The former President returned to Abuja on Thursday following his evacuation from Guinea-Bissau after a military coup. He landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport after being airlifted from Guinea-Bissau in the wake of the takeover. He thanked the President of Ivory Coast and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria for sending planes to lift him from Bissau. Jonathan had been in …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed military intervention in Guinea-Bissau, demanding announcement of Sunday’s election. How a group of military officers claimed “total control” of the country, a day after two leading candidates – President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and Fernando Dias – each declared victory. Calling themselves the “High Military Command for the Restoration of Order”, the officers ordered the …

Erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has berated former Edo Governor and lawmaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomomole over recent uncouth, disparaging comments credited to him on national television and targeted particularly at a notable Nigerian opposition leader and former …

United States President Donald Trump has declared that he will “permanently pause” immigration from all so-called Third World countries, including Nigeria. He made the announcement in a statement posted on his Truth Social account late on Thanksgiving Day. Trump said the move is intended to allow the U.S. immigration system to “recover” while reversing what he described as “millions of …

As of 2025, all UK visa applications from Nigeria are now handled by VFS Global — the previous provider (TLScontact) no longer processes visas. For study and work visas submitted on or after 15 July 2025, successful applicants may get an eVisa (digital immigration status) instead of a traditional vignette sticker in the passport. Regardless of eVisa adoption, you will …

The attention of the Atiku Media Office has been drawn to yet another hollow, ill-considered statement issued by the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), wherein its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, attempted to mock former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC). As usual, the Lagos APC displayed its trademark hypocrisy, selective amnesia, and …