…and civil society groups has commended the conduct of the recent Osun State governorship election, urging the Federal Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to sustain the standard ahead of the 2027 general elections. The groups, which included the Arewa Consultative Yout…

…Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed Sunny Aguebor as its senatorial candidate for the 2027 election, even as the party commenced mobilisation across the district on Wednesday. At a strategic meeting to kick-start its campaign activities held yesterday in Benin, the party vowed to take its message to every […] The post 2027:…

…parties would not be allowed to operate freely in Orlu LGA ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Obiaku, a video of the statement was circulated on social media even as he pointed out that the language used by the Council Chairman is not only disturbing but borders on political intimidation and incitement.…

…and other individuals sponsoring political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections that they would be identified, investigated and arrested, regardless of their political affiliation. The command also cautioned youths against allowing themselves to be recruited as instruments of political violence, urging them to…

…accepting money from politicians to engage in electoral violence. He said, “Once the election is over, or the objective is achieved, you are discarded. Meanwhile, the sponsors walk away. “I ask you today, what is your future worth? What is the price of a few thousand naira? Is it worth your life, your future and the re…

…has intensified efforts to resolve its internal disagreements ahead of the 2027 general elections, as its National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, received the report of the state reconciliation committee in Ibadan. The meeting was conspicuously held in the absence of some of the party’s prominent aggrieved governorship as…

…officers and unknown individuals in Lusaka on Friday, a day after Zambia’s presidential election. According to the BBC on Thursday, police said the raid was carried out by a joint security task force and resulted in the arrest of 11 people. Authorities accused Mundubile’s political alliance of involvement in insurgency…

…is not the time to fight the Njemanzes and Owerre Nshi Ise. Your political party has elections coming up very soon. Two years ago during your Gubernatorial election for a second term, an Njemanze daughter and princess campaigned tirelessly with her own money, hanging billboards all over Owerri, running jingles on the r…

Veteran Fuji singer Pasuma received actress and political figure Eniola Badmus at his home in a warm courtesy visitPasuma made a bold claim about Eniola's closeness to the president during their meeting, which was captured on videoEniola shared the visit on Instagram, and fans flooded the comments with excitement over …

…has implored politicians to maintain issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, as it cautioned them against ethnic and religious sentiments. The group noted that campaigns should address matters that affect national development, rather than encourage violence, intimidation and the use of political thug…

…Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 election will be his last time contesting for the presidency. Atiku, a former vice president, disclosed this during a Facebook live session. The former vice president has pursued the presidency of Nigeria for decades, and has secured a ti…

…candidate, Peter Obi, and reaffirmed its commitment to victory in the 2027 general elections. Led by its Director-General, Hon. John Ughulu, the movement discussed its mobilisation efforts and its role in the 2027 presidential campaign. Present at the meeting were key national and zonal leaders, including National Secr…

…Adeleke prostrates before Davido's dad, Dr Adedeji Adeleke for prayers after his reelection In an emotional display of gratitude, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke last night prostrated before his elder brother, billionaire mogul Dr. Deji Adeleke, following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The gest…

…journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Katsina, Katsina state - Samaila Dalhat, a former member of the Nigerian House of Representatives who represented the Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada federal constituency in Katsina s…

Candidates contesting the 2027 presidential and governorship elections could collectively spend up to N571bn under the campaign expenditure limits prescribed by the Electoral Act 2026. Meanwhile, the Federal Government says it has spent N30.64tn to cushion the effects of its economic reforms since June 2023, while a ve…

…costs arising from logistics challenges. In its outlook for 2026, the NESG added that election-related spending, seasonal demand associated with the festive period, and relatively high energy costs could generate temporary cost-push inflationary pressures during H2-2026. “Howevaer, these pressures could be partly offse…

…Obasanjo lacks the electoral influence to determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku stated this while speaking with journalists on Wednesday, amid reports that Obasanjo had declined to endorse his presidential ambition. Responding to the former president’s position, Atiku said he was not concerned…

…or security?” He said in an interview on social media. “If I win the presidential election, I will restore the subsidy. And anyone who stole Nigeria’s subsidy funds must return the money,” he added. Atiku is hoping to defeat the incumbent President and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, and h…

…Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 general elections before 4 pm if the poll were credible, free and fair. Baba-Ahmed described the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a monster eating itself up, saying that despite controlling the National Assembly and having 31 state gover…

…and the Tinubu government also has a political dimension ahead of the 2027 elections. The visible cooperation between Abuja and Makurdi is already being projected as a model of what can be achieved when federal and state governments work together rather than engage in political rivalry. If the projects continue to prog…

…situation had deteriorated over the years despite residents continuing to participate in elections. Jimoh said, “To go out now is a problem for us. Our road is a two-way road, one leading to Mowe and another leading to Lotto. Neither of them is good at all. “I am over 80 years old, and for over 20 years, it has become…

…than 146 candidates currently in the race for the 2027 presidential and governorship elections could collectively spend up to N571bn under the campaign expenditure limits prescribed by the Electoral Act 2026. The figure comprises 19 presidential candidates, each with a campaign spending ceiling of N10bn, and 127 govern…

…that his replacement as Governor Nasir Idris’ running mate for the 2027 governorship election was necessitated by the Supreme Court judgment on the 2023 election. Abubakar-Tafida spoke on Wednesday in Argungu when thousands of supporters, political associates and well-wishers visited his residence to sympathise with hi…

…with prayers and mobilise their followers for the party’s success in the 2027 general elections. Oborevwori made the call on Wednesday when the Executive Committee of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Delta State, led by its Chairman, Bishop Abos Willie, paid him a special prayer visit at the Government Hous…

…uncle's eventThe singer claimed the woman was visibly angry that Ademola Adeleke won the election and had been eyeing him throughout the ceremonyDavido had previously been vocal during the Osun election, calling out governors he accused of working against his uncle's victoryPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred s…