…has assured residents of Osun State that the winner of the August 15 governorship election will emerge through the ballot, not violence. Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, describing the forthcoming election as a critical test ahead of the 2027 gen…

…that the commission will do everything possible to ensure a violence-free governorship election in Osun State on August 15, 2026, declaring that “the blood of any Osun citizen is not worth shedding” for political office. Prof. Amupitan stated this on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, HRM Oba Jimoh…

…donation, saying it would strengthen the youth wing’s outreach ahead of the 2027 general elections. “We are committed to the Renewed Hope Agender, what you have done today is to enhance our capacity to be able to reach out not just for electoral mobilisation but to be able to improve the lives of Nigerians,” Israel sai…

British-Nigerian citizen, Ada Ngozi Otuka pleads guilty to illegally voting in U.S. elections A 63-year-old British citizen of Nigerian descent, Ada Ngozi Otuka, faces up to six years' imprisonment in the United States after pleading guilty to illegal voting by aliens and false claim to citizenship. The United States D…

…nomination forms and the names of all its other candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), even as the electoral body continues to withhold official recognition from the faction.The committee's National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, told journalists…

…Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. The decision followed a joint meeting of the union’s […] The post Osun guber: Ikire Progressive Union rallies support for APC candidate, Oyebamiji appeared first on Tribune Online.

…violence and allow the ballot box to determine the outcome of the August 15 governorship election. Prof. Amupitan made the call on Thursday in Osogbo during the formal signing of the Osun State […] The post INEC to Osun politicians: Let the ballot box alone decide appeared first on Tribune Online.

…false information for personal or political advantage as the country approaches another election cycle. The statement further claimed that some of those behind such activities had previously left the movement and were now attempting to portray themselves as speaking on its behalf. Reaffirming its organisational structu…

…groups to weaken opposition parties and promote a one-party system ahead of the 2027 elections. “His weaponisation of agents, either state agents or shadow groups, destabilising opposition political parties, trying to force one-party state coordination next year rather than having competition,” he alleged. On the judic…

…Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians that it will conduct free, fair and credible elections in 2027, insisting that every valid vote will count. The commission also said it would ensure that the outcome of the 2027 general elections reflects the wishes of the people. The Head of Voter Education and Publicity, INE…

…payment to any individual is required at any stage, and no external party can guarantee selection.Where does the Federal Character Commission fit in?A widespread misunderstanding surrounds the Federal Character Commission's role in federal hiring. Because the Commission is linked to fairness and representation across p…

Lagos State has launched its 2026 upskilling programme to train 1,200 tradesmen and artisans over eight weeksThe programme will provide technical, entrepreneurial and practical training to help participants improve their businesses and productivityThe state government will also give all beneficiaries working tools and …

…by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for credible, transparent and peaceful elections, arguing that the occasion required reassurance and statesmanship rather than combative rhetoric. According to Atiku, Tinubu’s response reflected the aloofness that has come to define his administration and demonstrated a la…

…considerably more effective. He also highlighted the conduct of local government elections across 20 LGAs and 37 Local Council Development Areas as evidence of improved security, saying not a single ballot box was snatched, and no voter was harmed throughout the exercise.He reaffirmed the constitutional role of the Nig…

…journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Alimosho, Lagos state - The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Mosan Okunola Local Branch, has sent commendations to Adunni Opeyemi Akindele, the executive chairman…

…the results, with cases spread across multiple states ahead of the 2027 general elections.The primaries took place on approximately May 18, 2026, across senatorial districts nationwide. Screening before the exercise barred dozens of aspirants, while the party later revised some nominations following internal appeals. S…

…“following the successful implementation at Apapa Area Command.” Miko added that the selection reflects PTML’s strategic importance in national revenue generation and trade facilitation. “The deployment forms part of the ongoing reform and modernisation agenda of the NCS under the leadership of Comptroller-General of C…

…democratic institutions.The decision comes as France prepares for its 2027 presidential election, with disinformation experts warning about the growing influence of foreign-backed narratives in the country's media landscape. Fedorova's employers condemned the government's decision, describing it as a serious violation…

…coup, the July 29, 1966 counter-coup and the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election as some of Nigeria’s “black days.” This is as he urged Nigerians to learn from those painful episodes to foster unity and national development. Obasanjo spoke in Umuahia during the 60th memorial service held in honour of N…

…of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general election, even as it welcomed the Court of Appeal’s judgment overturning a Federal High Court ruling that sought to deregister the party, describing the verdict as a major boost for Nigeria’s […] The post ADC raises fresh concerns over IN…

…Government and Justice, and 11 others to court after he was allegedly excluded from the selection process. “The case has reached an advanced stage. Both parties have called witnesses and closed their cases. The matter is adjourned to September 23, 2026, for adoption of final written addresses,” Babaleye said. He claime…

…campaigns to begin Aug 19 - INEC announces revised campaign timetable for 2027 general elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections. According to the timetable, the commission fixed June 27 to July 11, 2026, for…

…(APC) governorship candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the Aug. 15, governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a factional Osun SDP Chairman, Mr Remi Omidire, had purportedly adopted Oyebamiji for the poll, in a letter addressed to the APC State Chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Lawal.. Reacting to…

…admitted to collecting taxes on behalf of the terrorist leader and facilitating the selection of individuals for abduction around Monguno. Investigators also recovered two telephone numbers allegedly linked to Akilu from the suspect's mobile phone as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the terrorist network. The sourc…

…chief in charge of the country’s spy agencies as the president revives unsupported election fraud claims ahead of the midterms. Senators voted 51-47 to confirm Clayton’s appointment, with all Democrats in the upper chamber voting against it. “Jay is outstanding in every way, and will do a spectacular job as Director!”…