…they believed would be a losing cause. "You journalists are usually good at predicting elections," one of them said. "Help us decide what to do." My response was candid. I told them that, in my assessment, it would be extremely difficult for the PDP to defeat APGA unless the Federal Government, under President Olusegun…

…that the lingering impact of the Dangote IPO and political activities ahead of the elections are also contributing to increased demand for foreign exchange. Uche Uwaleke, professor of Capital Market at Nasarawa State University and president of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, agreed that seasonal factors typic…

…and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in their respective second-term bids during the 2027 elections. Soja also commended Governor Yusuf for what he described as people-oriented projects across Kano State, including road construction and empowerment programmes targeted at women and youths to promote self-reliance. The APC spok…

…election. Obi, in the interview, said he doubts he would be alive for the 2027 elections as the government of the day is allegedly doing everything within its power to frustrate him and his businesses. Responding to Obi's comment, Onanuga said Obi's claims are ''unfounded and misleading''. His statement reads ''Peter O…

…unveiled its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, the electoral body has become embroiled in a wave of litigation that could reshape the country's next electoral cycle. Under the timetable released on February 26, political parties were required to submit their membership registe…

…from North Korea. Yoon was ousted over the martial law bid in April 2025, triggering elections that gave the presidency to Lee Jae Myung of the centre-left Democratic Party. AFP

…from North Korea. Yoon was ousted over the martial law bid in April 2025, triggering elections that gave the presidency to Lee Jae Myung of the centre-left Democratic Party. AFP The post Top court upholds South Korean ex-president Yoon’s 7-year jail sentence appeared first on Vanguard News.

…The presidential hopeful for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the upcoming 2027 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over his safety and the systematic frustration of his businesses, claiming he "might not even be alive" to contest the next poll. Speaking during an interview on With Chude, hosted by me…

…dialogue and reconciliation following disagreements arising from the party’s primary elections. “We appeal to all aggrieved members to open their hearts and minds for a warm and welcoming reception with a view to finding lasting solutions to this family predicament,” Lawal told a news conference in Ilorin on Wednesday.…

…for President Bola Tinubu and reclaim the state’s Government House in the 2027 general elections. To achieve the goal, the party on Wednesday inaugurated a high-powered reconciliation committee to resolve internal grievances and strengthen unity ahead of the polls. Speaking at the inauguration at the APC Secretariat in…

…western town of La Fleche, that was won by her National Rally (RN) party in municipal elections, Le Pen brushed aside criticism of her candidacy. Convicted again on appeal on Tuesday over a fake European Parliament jobs scame, she was cleared to run for office but said she would take the case to France’s highest court,…

…to national development. The cleric also appealed for peaceful conduct during future elections, urging politicians and their supporters to reject violence. “Election is not a do-or-die affair. There is no justification for violence or the destruction of lives and property,” he said. He also prayed for victims of kidnap…

…in a June interview. “Not just crime. It could be infrastructure or issues about elections… basically report data in real time so that everybody has access.” Wahala App joins a crop of civic technology platforms that use software to solve public-facing problems, including Citizens' Gavel, which improves access to justi…

…in commenting on the government's achievements and shortcomings ahead of next year's elections and bring an end to this horrific trend of enforced disappearances,” she added. The incident came just three days after Ruto criticised The Standard on X. The posts were not in Ruto’s usual statesman-like tone and appeared to…

…requirements needed to warrant their continued existence and participation in future elections. It also barred INEC from further according recognition to the parties, accepting nominations of candidates from the affected parties, or giving effect to their activities for purposes of participating in the 2027 general ele…

…Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme: “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections.” The Guild said that Prof Sylvester Odion Akhaine of the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University, will deliver the lecture, with former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as Chairman. Expected at the l…

…as the party confirmed the replacement of several candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with Vanguard, Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, gave the assurance in reaction to disquiet among some party members over the exclu…

…electoral umpire, had a duty to lead conversations that shape national values because elections remain the bedrock of democracy." According to her, whenever elections are compromised, public confidence in democratic institutions is weakened, with far-reaching consequences for national development and governance. Agbamu…

…Jair Bolsonaro, whose son Flavio is running against Lula in October presidential elections. His administration is threatening Brazil with new tariffs over alleged unfair trade practices. Last year, Trump’s administration hit Brazil with steep tariffs over a coup trial against the now-jailed Jair Bolsonaro, 71. However,…

…that the list of its candidates for the National Assembly posts in next year's general elections remained the same. A statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, in Ibadan, the state capital, said, "The list emanated from the National Working Committee of the party, which processed the results generate…

…issues in their engagement with political leaders as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather pace. The organisations said findings from the advocacy project revealed widespread non-compliance with accessibility standards in public infrastructure, transportation systems and service delivery across the state.…

…The collaboration comes as the electoral body continues preparations for future elections by encouraging eligible Nigerians to register as first-time voters, transfer their registration where necessary, or update their voter information. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by INEC, following a voter se…

…fear governors could exploit the outfit to intimidate political opponents ahead of elections. Defending the Senate's position in a statement issued by his media office on Sunday, the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, said the proposed amendment clearly delineates the constitutional responsibilities of the federal and st…

…a celebration of the successful primaries and an early mobilisation for the 2027 general elections. Addressing journalists during the rally, the State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Abdulateef Alakawa, said the event was organised to thank God for the peaceful conduct of the primaries, which produced cand…

…on the frontlines in isolation centres and public hospitals across the country. "During elections, disease outbreaks and humanitarian emergencies, corps members have repeatedly proven that the NYSC is a national emergency asset, not just a youth programme," it added. The coalition also dismissed claims that the propose…