Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is working on supplementary regulations and guidelines to provide clarity on the review of declaration and return at elections, ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at a consultative meeting of Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC). Yakubu said the...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election and serve only one term if elected. Obi also clarified that he has not entered into any coalition with Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria and...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed July 24 for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, a crucial gathering that will deliberate on the party’s next steps, including leadership succession, internal restructuring, and preparations for the 2027 general elections. The meeting will be held at the...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has assured that at the end of his tenure, his administration will conduct a free and fair primary election through which his successor would emerge. Governor Sule gave the assurance when he delivered a goodwill message at a meeting...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano– New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed that it would be a huge relief for its members if Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, its 2023 presidential candidate, joins the All Progressives Congress (APC). This reaction comes amid speculations that Kwankwaso might be negotiating to join the ruling...
National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Alhaji Yabagi Sani, has clarified that his party is not part of the coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Sani made this assertion in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “ADP is...
A former Senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has dismissed the opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027 as “dead on arrival.” Sani expressed his views in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. *“A Coalition of Frustrated Individuals”* Sani...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that he has no plans to leave the party. Mbah made the declaration during an interactive session with members of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu. “I am still in the...
By EMMANUEL ANKELI, Sokoto – National Chairman of the Middle Belt Indigenous Christian Ministers’ Forum, Reverend John Nash, has alleged that the ongoing attacks on the Middle Belt region are aimed at crippling the voting strength of the people ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement titled ”...
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, has expressed confidence that the party’s crisis will soon be over after its Convention in August. Pearse, a former member of the Atiku Abubakar 2023 Presidential Campaign Committee and Convener of the Reset Lagos PDP...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it is set to conduct outstanding by-elections and resume the Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) nationwide. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this disclosure at a quarterly meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Abuja. Yakubu stated,...
The Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, has dismissed speculation about becoming President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 elections, emphasizing his loyalty to the President and commitment to supporting the administration’s goals. When asked about the growing calls for him to be considered as Tinubu’s running...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – A group known as the Kaduna Patriotic Movement (KPM) has declared the newly formed All Democratic Alliance (ADA) coalition a non-starter, describing it as “dead on arrival” ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a fiery statement issued by its Chairman, Ibrahim Dan-Gaskiya, the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has disclosed that as at Monday, 23rd June 2025, the Commission has received letters of intent from 110 associations that wish to register as political parties. The Chairman announced this on Wednesday at a...
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, has denied his purported suspension, describing it as “fake news” and a product of political mischief. Gabam stated that he remains the party chairman and urged members of the public to disregard the suspension. Gabam, who spoke...
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is facing a major crisis after its National Working Committee (NWC) suspended National Chairman Shehu Gabam, National Auditor Nze Nnadi Clarkson, and National Youth Leader Uchechukwu Chukwuma over alleged gross financial misconduct. The suspension was announced in a statement signed by the party’s National...
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing the President’s developmental impact across the state. The declaration was made during a gathering to welcome defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly (NSHA), Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau, has announced his intention not to seek re-election for a fourth term in the State Assembly in 2027. Hon Jatau, made this known during an exclusive interview with journalists at his residence...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL Sokoto – Senator Aliyu Wamakko, representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, has denied reports by New Telegraph that northern leaders are backing him for the vice presidency in 2027. Through his spokesperson, Abdallah El-kurebe, Wamakko described the publication as “misleading” and an act of mischief. Wamakko emphasized that...
A former PDP presidential aspirant, Chief Stanley Osifo, has raised concerns over the early politicking and “power-grabbing coalition” ahead of the 2027 general elections. Osifo, now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), believes that the current politicking will not help solve the numerous challenges facing the country,...