…fail to comply with Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026 from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated October 9, signed by its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, and made available to journalists on Friday, the APC urged INEC to enforce the Su…

…and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards across states as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The seven-day exercise, which begins Friday and runs until October 15, will allow registered voters to verify their details, raise claims and objections and collect PVCs from the first phase of the Continuous…

…filling stations for 30 days, describing the move as a temporary measure ahead of the 2027 general election. The council was reacting to comments by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announcing that Nigerians would benefit from reduced petrol prices for the next month. In…

…registers submitted to the commission will be barred from participating in the 2027 general elections.The commission's stance follows a September 24 landmark judgment by the Supreme Court, which affirmed the constitutionality of Sections 77(5), 77(6), and 77(7) of the Electoral Act 2026, upholding INEC's revised timeta…

…Act 2026 and upheld INEC’s revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, spoke on the implications of the judgment while speaking on Trust TV’s Daily Politics programme on Wednesday evening. Haruna said the a…

…of graduates without adequate knowledge and skills. As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, Runsewe cautioned against AI-generated content deliberately designed to heat up the polity and create social tension. He called on stakeholders in the electoral process to develop proactive and effective information d…

…costs place on Nigerians and form a central part of his economic agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections.Watch Donald Duke's

…Facebook page on Wednesday, October 7. Fayose expressed confidence that Obi will win the 2027 general election whether the Igbos support him or not. "Any Igbo man supporting this APC government is a wicked Igbo man. When it comes to politics in Igbo land, in the last 40 years, apart from late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukw…

…to oil production. It also singled out rising government spending ahead of the 2027 general elections as a major domestic risk. The report stated: “Nevertheless, the outlook remains subject to significant downside risks, including tighter global financial conditions, a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, insecurity,…

Activist Omoyele Sowore called for a N500,000 minimum wage for INEC workers ahead of the 2027 general electionsSowore posted the demand on his verified X account on Tuesday, October 6, linking decent pay to electoral integrityThe AAC presidential candidate warned he would join electoral workers in boycotting the 2027 p…

…comes as Ganduje actively campaigns for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general electionsGanduje, a former Kano State governor, has been one of the most prominent APC voices pushing for Tinubu's return to powerPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in…

…this on Tuesday in Abuja while presenting the commission’s preparations for the 2027 general elections at a World Press Conference. He said the commission had taken steps to improve the welfare of its personnel, noting that better remuneration was necessary to make staff accountable for their responsibilities. “INEC st…

…Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso as its presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections at a ratification exercise on May 29, 2026, responded to the news with a message of condolence.NDC pays tributeIn its tribute, the party expressed gratitude for the coordinator's service and commitment to the mov…

…workers in Nigeria, prompting the commission to prioritise their welfare ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during the commission’s World Press Conference/National Stakeholders Forum on preparations for the 2027 election. Amupitan said the commission had taken “r…

…opposition figure, arguing that the timing of the criminal charges, coming close to the 2027 general elections, should be considered by the court. “It is not surprising that criminal charges are being brought against a prominent opposition figure close to an election,” Erokoro said. He urged the appellate court to take…

…The development comes amid concerns over the eligibility of some candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday at the commission’s World Press Conference in Abuja. Amupitan said the commission had received complaints from political parties, aggrieved…

…The development said over 103 million Nigerians are eligible to participate in the 2027 general elections. Amupitan said the three phases of the CVR exercise produced 10,772,421 new registrations, subject to verification by the Automated Biometric Identification System. “Following the conclusion of our three-phase Cont…

…“The plan was to attack civilians during the festive period and ultimately disrupt the 2027 general elections. This Intelligence was corroborated by intelligence partners from the United Kingdom, who supported the elimination operation,” offered one of the sources. He said Ohida planned and executed the 31st December 2…

…the statement said. The controversy comes amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition groups increasingly using rallies, slogans and social media campaigns to mobilise supporters and criticise the Tinubu administration. The ADC PCC said political disagreement should be addressed…

…million members and, ahead of all other political parties, is fully prepared to win the 2027 general elections. On the coalition, the petition said: “We are concerned about Agada’s reported activities within a group known as the Strategic Alliance for Tinubu 2027 (the Rainbow Coalition in Benue), which is in bed with t…

…of solving the insecurity in the nation. He should not bother to contest in the 2027 general election. He should rather resign now."Ajadi called on security agencies to sustain search-and-rescue efforts until all abducted corps members are safely returned to their families, and appealed to Nigerians to share any inform…

…declare a state of emergency in Ogun State’s education sector if elected governor in the 2027 general elections. The town planning expert said the proposed declaration would be aimed at urgently addressing what he described as the decline and retrogression in the state’s education system. “If elected by the grace of Go…

…He questioned the rationale for the state government’s ineptitude, especially with the 2027 general election fast approaching. Ukura also alleged that the state government might be making huge political capital out of the crisis, hence its laissez-faire approach to a clash that has claimed the lives of several innocent…

…INEC, has assured Nigerians that it is taking practical steps to ensure that the 2027 general elections are free, fair, inclusive and credible. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ondo State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, gave the assurance on Friday in Akure at the 2026 edition of a political programme tagged “The Convocation,”…

…across the North and improve coordination among state delegates as preparations for the 2027 general election continue to build.Islamic group backs TinubuPreviously, Legit.ng reported that the leader of the Qadiriyya Sufi sect in Africa, Sheikh Qaribullah Sheikh Nasiru Kabara, declared his group's support for President…