…alleged AI-generated names and photos in Nigeria's national voter register ahead of the 2027 electionsThe former APC spokesman accused INEC of failing to publish the voter register within the 90-day window required by the Electoral Act 2026Frank called on the US, UK, and EU to engage Nigerian authorities early to help…

INEC cleared Isa Ali Pantami and NDC's Abdulsalam Gwarzo to contest the 2027 elections, subject to pending court casesThe commission received 69 petitions over omitted candidates and approved about 36 of them after a review meeting on ThursdayPDP's Ladi Adebutu failed in his bid to get INEC to reverse his exclusion fro…

…Hope Uzodimma's candidacy as the APC's senatorial candidate for Imo West District in the 2027 electionsThe ruling came on Thursday, October 29, and followed a legal battle involving former Imo Governor Rochas OkorochaOkorocha, celebrating with family after the verdict, alleged that a forensic expert in the case was hos…

…administration.The minister also revealed the Rainbow Coalition's plans ahead of the 2027 elections, including a governorship pick.

…to play a central role in overseeing the movement's nationwide activities ahead of the 2027 elections.

…adding that Nigeria’s experience could offer lessons for other countries. “The 2027 elections matter far beyond Nigeria’s borders. If Nigeria gets it right on trustworthy information, the continent will learn from it and, indeed, the world,” she said. Other speakers, including Lagos Business School Dean, Prof. Olayinka…

…refrain from defending APC governors, while maintaining its position on boycotting the 2027 elections. Nwaọgụ said the proposed boycott was a response to what the group described as injustice, unlawful detention and persecution of its members. He, however, cautioned supporters against violence and warned politicians ag…

…of INEC’s deadline for complaints over omitted candidates from its final list for the 2027 elections. Read the top stories below: Ebola: NCDC approves N100,000 weekly payment for contacts The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has approved an emergency payment of N100,000 per person weekly for people pla…

…event urged church members to vote for the governor and his preferred candidates in the 2027 elections. Citing Proverbs 29:2, he told the congregation that prayer for the governor should go together with active participation in the electoral process. Christians, he said, should come out in large numbers to vote. Umuahi…

…administrationThe minister also revealed the Rainbow Coalition's plans ahead of the 2027 elections, including a governorship pickPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has launched a stinging attack on former Anambra State gove…

…suggestion that implementation of the tax laws was being held back until after the 2027 elections, arguing this contradicted the publicly available record of when the legislation came into force.The lawmaker said what made Kingibe's conduct particularly troubling was her position as a sitting senator, someone with dire…

…Henry Umoru Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC ahead of the 2027 elections, Peter Obi has urged political opponents to keep the Pope, Pope Leo XIV and the Catholic Church out of partisan campaigns. The former Anambra State governor condemned in very strong terms the circulation of an artific…

…electoral violence and protecting lives and property before, during and after the 2027 elections.According to the statement, Zango thanked the Bauchi State Government and other critical stakeholders for their support towards ensuring a peaceful electoral process.He directed the command to sustain the identification and…

…fasting, the Rosary procession, Holy Mass and the recitation of the CBCN prayer for the 2027 elections.The bishops also designated December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as a nationwide diocesan day of prayer.The programme would begin with Holy Mass at 3 p.m., presided over b…

…resignation has further fuelled speculation about possible realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.” “There are suggestions that he could be considering joining the APC, but we cannot say that definitively at this stage,” the source said. Although Ogunwuyi did not disclose his reasons for leaving the government in his…

…has left out major governorship candidates from its final list ahead of the February 6, 2027 elections, with the omissions cutting across multiple states and political parties. Among those excluded are Isa Pantami, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Gombe state and former Minister of Communications and Dig…

…All Progressives Congress of enjoying a significant financial advantage ahead of the 2027 elections. They say economic hardship, alleged political intimidation, and concerns about reprisals are making it difficult to attract donors. The APC has rejected allegations of using public funds for campaigns, insisting that it…

…David Chukwudifu warns Peter Obi could struggle to win a ward in the state in the 2027 elections. Photo Peter Obiallegedly ignored party executivesAccording to Chukwudifu, Obi joined the party on May 3, 2026, one day before the Anambra state congress was held. He said that in the weeks that followed, neither he nor his…

…and 11 in Kwara South. The publication comes amid political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, with Mustapha’s defection from the All Progressives Congress to the PDP following his unsuccessful bid for the APC governorship ticket and a legal challenge to Baba Jiya’s emergence as the opposition party’s candidate…

…INEC has begun displaying the voter register and distributing PVCs ahead of the 2027 elections, 20 rescued prospective NYSC members have reunited with their families, and the Gates Foundation has announced an AI initiative aimed at detecting pregnancy complications early. Read the top five stories below: FG’s 30-day pe…

…continued custody was politically motivated and designed to sideline him from the 2027 elections.El-Rufai is facing separate trials by the DSS and ICPC, with his bail application dismissed in early July, while his wives appealed to Tinubu for help.

…in the registers submitted to the commission will not be allowed to participate in the 2027 elections. The Supreme Court had, in a September 24, 2026 judgment, affirmed the constitutionality of sections 77(5), 77(6) and 77(7) of the Electoral Act 2026 and upheld INEC’s revised timetable and schedule of activities for t…

…State governor and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, has said he would bring petrol prices down to around N300 per litre if he wins the presidency.Duke made the promise during an appearance on Channels Television's Morning Brief on Wednesday, October 7, where he criticise…

…shocks, disruptions to oil production, and rising pre-election spending ahead of the 2027 elections. These factors could weaken reform momentum and erode the social consensus needed to sustain ongoing macroeconomic adjustment efforts.” The report also highlighted Nigeria’s emerging position in Africa’s artificial intel…

…Sowore, activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the 2027 elections, has urged the federal government to raise the minimum wage of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) workers to N500,000, warning that low pay undermines the credibility of Nigerian polls.Legit.ng reports…