…in the kingdom. While congratulating the monarch on successfully scaling the hurdles of selection and coronation, Fubara urged him to see those who lost out in the selection process not as victims but as comrades who must be carried along for the kingdom to move forward. Speaking during the presentation ceremony at Gov…

…People have talked about it so much that it should be treated as a pre- and post-election matter or else that’s the end of it? To the best of my knowledge, the judiciary cannot claim to have their hands tied by certain statutory requirements which fly in the face of constitutional provision. I doubt if there are such s…

…if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election. DAILY POST reports that Wike, while addressing the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja on Wednesday, said he would submit his resignation letter on January 17 if Tinubu loses the FC…

…of disgruntled individuals looking for political relevance. “Our members have contested elections, won and lost elections, mobilised communities and built political relationships across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State.” The group declared, “We did not abandon El-Rufai; rather, we believe El-Rufai abandone…

…re-establishing its presence on the global junior table tennis stage following the selection of Umar Ayoola and Elizabeth Emelike for the prestigious ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge 2026. The event, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 18 at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, United Kingdom, will brin…

…published Thursday that it was “possible” he may resume bombing Iran after US midterm elections next month. Republicans fear they could lose control of Congress in the November 3 election, with Trump’s approval ratings at near-record lows over the Iran war and a surge in the cost of living fueled by high oil prices. He…

…as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election. Justice S.T. Ishaya issued the order on September 28 after considering an ex parte application filed by Alfred Dapal, a governorship aspirant challenging the party’s nomination process. The case, marked FHC/J/CS/87/2026, has M…

…Network for Tinubu 2027, has formally backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, pledging to deliver 19 million votes from across the 19 northern states.The endorsement was made at a meeting in Abuja attended by delegates from all 19 northern states, where members reviewed the administration's policies…

…it to a medical vacation and questioning his fitness to contest the 2027 presidential election. Sowunmi dismissed the speculation as political rumours, saying similar claims had previously been made about the President. “The President is in good health. The President is in sound mind,” he said. The politician urged Nig…

…Progressives Congress has held an interfaith prayer session ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, expressing confidence that the party would emerge victorious. Adeola, who spoke at the gathering on Wednesday, said he believed God would grant the APC victor…

…Nyesom Wike recently made a separate political pledge concerning the outcome of the 2027 election. While Wike said President Tinubu should remove him if he failed to deliver the FCT to the president, Amaechi tied his own pledge to the performance of an ADC administration if it assumes power. “This time, I will say it.…

…years of legal disputes. He also faced scrutiny over contracts linked to Zimbabwe's 2023 elections, though the country's anti-corruption commission closed its inquiry in 2025, finding no evidence connecting him to wrongdoing. Chivayo had consistently denied any allegations of misconduct.He was also known for publicly g…

…He also faced scrutiny over the procurement of materials for Zimbabwe’s disputed 2023 elections. The country’s anti-corruption commission investigated allegations involving contracts awarded to South African company Ren-Form but closed the inquiry in 2025, saying it had found no evidence linking Chivayo or the Zimbabwe…

…from Nigerians in supporting national development efforts. Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Director-General also urged Nigerians to protect the country’s peace and unity by respecting political differences, rejecting hate speech and violence, and resolving disagreements through lawful and democratic means. He…

…State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Obafemi Hamzat, has met with the General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka. Hamzat disclosed the meeting in a post on Wednesday, saying they discussed the need for collectiv…

…candidates The party also urged Nigerians to consider its candidates in the 2027 general elections, saying it had fielded what it described as competent and credible candidates from the presidential to the state assembly levels. “It is against this background that the Labour Party urges Nigerians to look in the directi…

…Party, PDP, candidate for Anambra South Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, Prince Samben Nwosu, has said the party is not dead but is searching for credible leadership. Nwosu, a former National Organising Secretary of the PDP and former Federal Commissioner at the Public Complaints Commission, also vowed…

…leadership.” He urged Deltans to “reset” the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Iyovwaye made the call in his Independence Day address made available to PUNCH Online on Wednesday. The candidate said Nigeria’s 66 years of independence should prompt reflection on whether citizens had achieved freedom from hun…

…the party’s screening exercise. On the allegation of over-voting in the PRP primary election in Bauchi, Gombe and Kwara states, the court held that the plaintiff failed to provide the party’s membership register, accreditation records and final primary election results to substantiate the claim. Consequently, the court…

…contributes to the country's reputation.Uwadoka urges Nigerians to participate in electionsUwadoka also called on Nigerians to actively participate in elections, saying citizens who choose not to vote are effectively allowing others to determine their leaders.“Sometimes people disengage when it concerns elections. But…

…merit as the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in the state coordinated the selection of beneficiaries through its database. Kolapo, who disclosed that the Centre had trained 500 indigent pupils on computer education, said the Obasanjo Back-to-School project will be sustained and called on the students to c…

…contesting the 2027 State House of Assembly, National Assembly and governorship elections. He said the government would use the platform to respond to what it considers misinformation and disinformation about its activities. The CPS said Alia inherited a state with significant development needs but had pursued projects…

…Abia Central Senatorial District, Blessing Ugbo, has claimed she won the party’s primary election but was denied the ticket. She said the party must return the senatorial ticket to her, adding that the person given the ticket is a member of All Progressives Congress and did not participate in the party’s primary electi…

…the records and ideas of candidates seeking elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obiano made the call in a post on his X platform on Tuesday while commenting on preparations for the 2027 elections and recent developments concerning the Electoral Act. He said the 2027 election would be shaped long befor…

…during Okolosi’s inauguration, following his victory in the Udu State Constituency bye-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on September 19, 2026. Guwor administered the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Membership to Okolosi during Tuesday’s plenary. The swearing-in was conducted in…