The outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries in Zones A & B in Benue State, in which some incumbent lawmakers reportedly lost their return tickets, represents far more than a routine electoral reshuffle. Rather, it reflects a deeper struggle over party supremacy, grassroots legitimacy,...
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Senior sources within the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have confirmed the disqualification of four aspirants seeking the party’s House of Representatives ticket for the Baruten–Kaiama Federal Constituency of Kwara State ahead of the forthcoming primary election. The affected aspirants are said to include Hon. Abdullahi Halidu...
Nigerian politicians have once again carried out another successful coup against the people. They have fired up a nationwide frenzy about the 2027 general elections just as the democratic space in which those elections will take place is dying. Those yearning for paradise had better hang their hopes up...
Immediate past Speaker of the Bwari Area Council Legislative Arm and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship aspirant, Hon. Julius Adamu, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he described as a credible and peaceful election in the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council...
Senate has amended the Electoral Act to allow the electronic transmission of election results, while also retaining a manual backup system to address possible technical challenges during polls. The decision followed the upper chamber’s move on Tuesday to reverse its earlier stance, which had opposed compulsory electronic transmission of...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, on Wednesday took his campaign for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidates to the streets of Abuja, engaging residents across several area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Obi disclosed this in a post on his official X handle,...
General Overseer and founder of Christian Central Chapel International (CCCI) Calabar, Archbishop Emmah Gospel Isong, has predicted blood bath ahead of 2026 governorship elections in Osun State. The clergy man called on Nigerians at home and abroad to pray for several pressing concerns for the people of Osun state...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has emphasized that the credibility of elections relies on public trust in information rather than technology alone. He spoke on Friday in Abuja during the presentation of a new book, ” _The INEC Press Corps: Chronicles of Nigeria’s...
Recent trends in our national life have forced Nigerians to abandon the virtue of incurable optimism and unconditional hope in the nation as a perpetual reality. It used to be that in all circumstances, Nigerians would never believe that the nation is under any terminal threat. But in recent...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– As 16 political parties and their candidates Monday signed the peace accord for the Anambra governorship polls, the Nigeria Police Force has warned against any attempt by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) or its militant arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) or any other...
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has officially declared Paul Biya the winner of the presidential election, securing his position for an eighth consecutive term in office. According to Monday’s announcement, Biya garnered 53.66 percent of the total votes cast, reaffirming his long-standing dominance in Cameroonian politics. His closest challenger, Issa Tchiroma...
Several Nigerian senators have pushed for a significant shift in the country’s electoral process, advocating that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) bear full responsibility for proving the legitimacy of election results during legal disputes. This call was made during Wednesday’s Senate plenary as lawmakers resumed discussions on a...
Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has encouraged media practitioners to introduce probing of manifestoes of aspiring political office holders as part of their responsibilities to reshape the country from frivolous and unfulfilled promises. On his part, the Editor-in-Chief and Chief Operating Officer of Premium Times,...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday formally presented Certificates of Return to the victors of the August 16 by-elections, marking the official induction of new senators and House of Representatives members. The ceremony took place at INEC’s Abuja headquarters, with National Commissioners overseeing the process for their respective...
By AMOS MATHEW, kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has emphasized the importance of grassroots mobilization over social media influence, in what many see as a veiled criticism of his predecessor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – All Progressives Congress (APC) has consolidated its political dominance in Kaduna State, winning all three legislative seats contested in Saturday’s bye-elections. In the Chikun–Kajuru Federal Constituency, APC candidate Felix Joseph Bagudu emerged victorious, securing 34,580 votes to defeat his closest rival, Princess Esther Ashivelli...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized preparations for the upcoming bye-election in Kogi’s Dekina-Okura constituency, scheduled for Saturday. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Tuesday, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kogi, Mr. Oliver Agundu, confirmed the commission’s readiness. “All is...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced the sales of nomination and expression of interest forms to aspirants for the forthcoming National Assembly bye-elections. The election, slated for August 16 in 12 states, is to fill legislative vacant seats due to the deaths or resignations of lawmakers who left office...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure as INEC Chairman has been marked by significant achievements that set him apart from his predecessors. Here are some key differences: – Technological Innovation: Unlike previous chairmen, Yakubu has leveraged technology to enhance electoral efficiency, transparency, and accountability. He introduced...
There is a shrinking feeling about it all. With each off -season election that is conducted and results announced, we feel smaller and more unfree as a polity. Our elections bring about more insecurity; unpopular electoral outcomes require goons and thugs to protect illicit incumbents. And of course a...