…committee of the ADC. Atiku Abubakar and the party insist the judgment does not affect candidates who emerged from direct primaries and have approached the Supreme Court. Read the full story below: https://punchng.com/atiku-adc-defend-primaries-as-court-voids-mark-led-congresses/ Reps probe CBN, NNPCL over unremitted o…

…and closed on March 24th, 2025. Step 2: File the Labor Condition Application (LCA) For candidates selected via the lottery system, employers must file their LCA with the DOL. The DOL takes seven working days to review LCAs. Step 3: Submit the H-1B Petition (Form I-129) Once an employer receives certified LCAs, they can…

…the party’s factional National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, over claims that he uploaded candidates’ names on the Commission’s portal. ADC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi urged INEC to take all steps towards ensuring that Bala is prosecuted. In a statement he signed, Abdullahi maintained that Bala was promoting falsehood, hence…

***Awards N10m cost against party ***Judgment won’t affect ADC candidates, party insists ***Atiku heads to S’Court, alleges forged INEC documents over ‘fake’ nomination upload By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Omeiza Ajayi & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — In a split decision of two-to-one, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja yesterd…

…Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the ADC insisting that the ruling does not affect candidates who emerged from its direct primaries. In a split decision, the appellate court affirmed the April 29 judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which barred the caretaker leadership from interfering with the tenure and funct…

Wike-backed PDP uploads names of presidential and national assembly candidates to INEC portal The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says it has uploaded the names of its presidential, vice-presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 20…

…Democratic Congress (ADC) rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates' names to its nomination portal.Responding to the claims, a senior INEC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Punch that only the David Mark-led National Executive Committee is recognised by the commission and has…

…the African Democratic Congress’ rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates’ names to its nomination portal. A senior official of the commission who pleaded anonymity, told PUNCH Online in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that only the David Mark-led National Executive Committee is recognised b…

…registration fees. The fee for each examination was increased to N50,000. WAEC candidates currently pay ₦27,000, while NECO candidates pay ₦30,000. The increment drew criticism from students and opposition figures and the federal government decided to suspend the increment. Reaching to the decision to scrap the fee hik…

…him with only a northern choice. By the past weekend, the number of probable northern candidates for the post had swelled on social media, with Nuhu Ribadu, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Uba Sani, Yakubu Dogara, Hadiza Bala Usman, Umaru Bago, and George Akume all rumoured to be in consideration. And then, of course, there is t…

…process. I am a presidential candidate. Around the world, not all presidential candidates participate in debates. It is usually the leading candidates. It is like someone in Division One asking a Premier League team to play a match. No! You compete within your own circle. When he becomes a presidential candidate, then…

…the court to compel the electoral body to investigate whether political parties and candidates are complying with the provisions of Section 91 of the Electoral Act on campaign finance limits and transparency. According to SERAP, the allegations raised concerns about political finance accountability, electoral fairness…

…the Federal Ministry of Education's directive approving the new registration fee for candidates sitting both examinations. “The organisation argued that the increase would place an additional financial burden on parents already struggling with rising food prices, inflation and the high cost of living. "Parents are alre…

…media personality Chude Jideonwo, Obi said he would only hold a debate with presidential candidates and not political office holders. He asked Umahi to go and ''play within his circle'' and call for a debate when he, Umahi becomes a presidential candidate. Read here. In a statement released on Sunday, Umahi said Obi re…

…to such an engagement. Obi argued that presidential debates were meant for presidential candidates. The former Anambra governor likened the situation to a football team that qualified for the FIFA World Cup being challenged by one that failed to qualify. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 genera…

…to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections reflects what it described as their lack of preparedness for the polls. In a statement issued via its X handle on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Mo…

…Meanwhile, former France international Patrick Vieira has emerged as one of the leading candidates to replace Thiaw. Vieira, who was born in Dakar before representing France at international level, has been heavily linked with the vacant position. The Senegal Football Federation is expected to provide further details a…

…process.I am a presidential candidate. Around the world, not all presidential candidates participate in debates. It is usually the leading candidates. It is like someone in Division One asking a Premier League team to play a match. No! You compete within your own circle. When he becomes a presidential candidate, then h…

…Commission (EDSIEC) Local Government Collation Centre where he said Osarobo defeated 11 candidates from other political parties. He said “After the collation of results across different party lines, the APC chairmanship candidate, having scored the majority of valid votes, is hereby returned elected,” Dr. Nosakhare dec…

…(APC) in Nasarawa State has dismissed reports that it plans to replace any of its candidates who emerged from the party’s recent primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s state chairman, Dr. Aliyu Bello, made this known on Saturday in Lafia while distributing Independent National Electoral Commission (…

…The Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Monday offered royal blessings for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), hinging his backing on the good standing of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who is the leader of the party in the state. Read Also: 2027: Tinubu settles for Shettima as party beats IN…

…primaries by May 31, while the nomination portal for presidential and National Assembly candidates opened on June 27 and is scheduled to close on July 11. Governorship and House of Assembly nomination forms are to be submitted between July 18 and August 8, while campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elec…

…to incumbent NBA President, Afam Osigwe. The three SANs emerged as the only cleared candidates for the association's top office after the Electoral Committee of the NBA published the final list of qualified candidates. The election comes amid controversy over alleged attempts to postpone the exercise after a purported…

…meetings across the three senatorial districts with party executives, aspirants, candidates, stakeholders and other interest groups. He said the committee would also engage members of the G15 both collectively and individually while collaborating with individuals and groups already working towards resolving the crisis.…

…enhance the nation's healthcare delivery and socio-economic development. "Prospective candidates seeking admission into any of the approved programmes are encouraged to contact the university's admissions office or visit its official communication channels for information on admission requirements and application proce…