Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to the National Peace Committee (NPC) and other critical stakeholders to intensify efforts to rebuild public trust and strengthen peaceful participation in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 General Election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, made the appeal on Monday,...
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Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has announced the official resumption of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) membership registration and revalidation exercise, describing it as a major step toward strengthening the party’s internal structure. In a statement shared via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle: @ CCSoludo on...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has once again insisted that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not return to the Senate, maintaining his earlier position on her political future. Wike made the declaration during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, where he questioned the senator’s performance...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong confidence in his political appeal, saying Nigerians would support him massively if he decides to contest the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the declaration on Monday during a media chat with selected journalists, where he spoke about...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan has pledged that come 2027 election, the issue of Glitches as experienced in 2023 be eliminated. This was even as he noted that that the 2027 general elections would be the best in Nigeria’s history, citing reforms introduced...
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over what he described as Nigeria’s “politics of zero humanity,” warning that political leaders are prioritising the 2027 elections while thousands of citizens are being killed and abducted across the country. In a strongly worded statement, Obi lamented that while...
National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the commencement of digital membership registration across all wards in the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Comrade Ini Ememobong, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday reiterated the need to establish a State Police to enhance security across the country. He also pledged to support efforts to reduce the high turnover of House members in the upcoming elections. President Tinubu made this commitment at the State House during an interfaith...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s updated 2026–2027 electoral timetable, saying it contains boobytraps that could aid President Tinubu’s plot to be returned unopposed in 2027. Specifically, the party has flagged the new compliance requirements under Sections 77 and 82 of the Electoral Act...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of senior citizens by announcing an aggressive roadmap to eliminate all outstanding gratuity arrears in Oyo State. Speaking at a recent engagement with stakeholders, the Governor revealed that his administration has successfully disbursed ₦25 billion...
A chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Umar Ardo, has faulted the reported defection of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as “deeply repugnant” and lacking ideological foundation. In a statement released on Friday,...
Political landscape in Adamawa State witnessed a major realignment on Friday as Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), dealing a significant blow to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general election. Governor Fintiri, who...
Opposition political parties have rejected the 2026 Electoral Act passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a major setback to Nigeria’s democratic future. The parties made their position known at a press briefing themed: “ _Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s...
Presidency has urged opposition parties to end what it described as “constant lamentation and unwarranted outrage” over the Electoral Act and the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying their claims are misleading and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has shifted the date for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections which was earlier fixed for February 20, to Saturday, January 16, 2027. The Commission also announced that governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday, February 6, 2027....
All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected allegations linking it to a reported shooting incident involving Peter Obi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State, describing the claims as “delusional” and “baseless.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, and...
In a shocking escalation of political violence, former presidential candidate Peter Obi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Benin City, Edo State, on February 24, 2026. Gunmen reportedly trailed Obi, former APC National Chairman Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor,...
State governors on the platform of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) and other leaders of the party have recommitted to boosting grassroots mobilisation in order to promote and advance the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is just as the Vice President,...
APC Angels Youth Initiatives Organisation (AAYIO) has officially announced its transformation from a former PDP-aligned structure into a pro-APC movement, declaring full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 General Election. At a press conference held on Tuesday in Abuja, the group unveiled its renewed identity...
Youths from Kogi State have donated ₦100 million in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, signalling strong confidence in his leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. The donation was formally presented during a visit to the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, with the...