Political parties
Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago Mayor, has confirmed that he is considering a run for the presidency, citing a desire to contribute to the Democratic Party and focus on "kitchen table issues" such as middle-class economics and values. In an interview with Crain's Chicago Business, Emanuel
Political parties
Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Al-Mustapha expressed concern over the current state of the nation, emphasizing the need for
Tinubu, Bola
Veteran Nollywood actor Ganiu Nafiu, popularly known as Alapini, has expressed deep regret and disappointment over his decision to support President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential campaign. Alapini, in an interview on 'Behind the Fame - African A-List TV', lamented the lack of recognition and neglect that
Ex-presidents
As Bolivia hurtles toward general elections on August 17, rising tensions and protests have many worried that the vote could be marred by violence, deep polarization, and institutional instability. The crisis began after the electoral tribunal barred former President Evo Morales from running again, citing term limits. Since then, protests
Political parties
The populous Mt Kenya region has been plunged into a fierce political battle as ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's plot to dominate the region through his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) is met with a fierce backlash. Critics of Gachagua are rallying behind former President Uhuru Kenyatta'
Political parties
As Donald Trump announced his intention to run for President in 2015, the world was met with skepticism and laughter. Ten years on, it's clear that his presidency has been marked by turmoil, economic downturns, and seemingly inexplicable policy decisions. One such decision is his extensive system of
Tinubu, Bola
The recent Northeast consultative stakeholders' meeting in Gombe, Nigeria, has ended in a commotion over the exclusion of Vice-President Senator Kashim Shettima from the proposed joint ticket for the 2027 general election. The meeting, which endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, was marked by physical attacks
Tinubu, Bola
The All Progressives Congress (APC) North East chapter has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima's ticket for the 2027 presidential election in a significant development that could shape the outcome of the election in the region. Notable governors from the region, including
Political parties
A bitter feud between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump has reached new heights, with the president taking the extraordinary step of federalizing the National Guard in Los Angeles over Newsom's objections and the governor responding by suing the administration, alleging abuse of power that marked
Democracy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked Nigeria's Democracy Day by honouring key figures in the country's pro-democracy movement and announcing a posthumous state pardon for the Ogoni 9, a group of environmental activists executed under the military regime of General Sani Abacha in 1995. Speaking before a
Democracy
As Nigeria marks its 26th anniversary of interrupted democracy, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have expressed concerns over the indiscipline of the political class and the need for electoral reforms. In an interview with LEADERSHIP, the executive director of the Grassroots Centre for Rights and Civic Orientation, Armsfree Ajanaku, stated that
Democracy
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa recently hailed those who fought for a return to civilian governance in Nigeria, both the living and the dead, including the late Chief MKO Abiola, during the commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. The governor noted that democratic
