…these things are not cheap. Also, one very worrying moment across our continent is the election time that we are coming to now, in Nigeria. As elections are coming, governments are distracted. At the local government level, they are distracted. The councillor is distracted; the local government chairman is distracted;…

…journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Lokoja, Kogi state - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi Central Senatorial District has inaugurated a campaign organisation to coordinate its preparations for the 2027 elections, w…

…organised by Arise Television for candidates contesting Saturday’s Osun governorship election. Adeleke, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord Party, was responding to questions on the controversial airport project, which has drawn criticism from opposition parties over its cost and location. “I wish…

…and Vice President Kashim Shettima were not elected by Muslims alone in the 2023 general elections. Hayab made the remark while reacting to comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who had defended Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket ahead of the 2027 elections and argued that Muslims should not apologise for s…

…presents Nigeria as a lawless country. Arresting Accord Party leaders on the eve of an election amounts to police helping and assisting the APC to rig the election. I task the IGP to issue a statement to assure Nigerians that no order has been given to arrest Accord Party leaders in Osun State. It is illegal and a thre…

…reportedly addressing APC supporters in Ilesa ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election. In a statement by his media office in the state capital on Tuesday, titled ‘Kill Osun Accord with Votes, Not Violence, Senator Fadahunsi Tells APC,’ the senator said his viral comment was “a call on supporters to overwhel…

…the names and credentials of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2027 election by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

…have wives and children too." He allegedly went on to say: "This is a Federal Government election. On election day, even if they come with voters' card, we won't allow them to vote."Davido shared the statement while drawing attention to Fadahunsi's alleged remarks as political tensions continue to rise ahead of the Osu…

…Officers to craft a comprehensive security blueprint ahead of the upcoming 2027 General Elections. Disclosing this in an official statement on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, revealed that the conference, slated to take place from September 21 to 23, 2026, in Owerri, Imo State, is themed “D…

…in revenue and efficiency, still accrue to the country,” he said. He added that the selection of Bergmans for the AfCFTA project represented a significant shift in Nigeria’s position in Africa’s infrastructure market. “Nigeria is no longer only a market but a supplier of solutions to Africa, the kind of enterprise the…

Trending video of APC woman distributing rice to Osun residents ahead of governorship election stirs reactions online https://x.com/instablog9ja/status/2086803974091321632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2086803974091321632%7Ctwgr%5Ecf01da28c6fc7002d413eea8c06868a8b3074f9d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=htt…

…(maximum 10 slides); and One-minute pitch video (MP4, MOV or WebM, maximum 100 MB). Selection process Selection occurs in two phases. In the national selection phase, each member state nominates half of its allocated slots while the remaining half comes from open public applications. Finalists then proceed to the regio…

…Montagliani is viewed as a potential challenger to Infantino, who will be up for re-election for a fourth and final term at the FIFA Congress in March, 2027. Candidates have to be declared by November 18. Infantino had looked certain to be unopposed for a fourth term after overseeing a successful World Cup in the Unite…

…remain divided over calls for the suspension of the Nigeria Football Federation elections, even as former internationals point to the country’s recent setbacks in continental football as evidence of a system in need of urgent reform, The PUNCH reports. Former Dream Team star Abiodun Obafemi, a member of Nigeria’s gold…

…to liaise with the various wards and ensure compliance with the guidelines for the selection process. The committee, he said, would compile the names of qualified nominees and forward them to the party headquarters in Benin City. The APC chairman also commended the administration for creating opportunities for the part…

…and privileges that are exclusively available to citizens, including voting in federal elections and carrying a US passportSeveral financial and employment benefits also made the list, ranging from access to federal grants to eligibility for government jobsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legi…

…the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing them as divisive and capable of undermining national unity. Kwankwaso, in a statement on his official X account on Monday, said he was “deeply concerned” by the remarks made by Jingir at an event in Kano over th…

Global security in 2026 is defined less by neutrality and more by alliances, as nations seek firmer guarantees in times of crisisThe US-Israel war with Iran revealed the limits of informal ties, showing that only formal defence treaties ensure military backingFrom NATO to new regional pacts, the strength of alliances n…

…made history by stabilising the party to support APC candidates in the local government elections, including councillors and council chairmen, without requiring them to personally finance their campaigns. He further stated that the APC recorded a total of 2,158,600 votes across Edo State, covering Edo North, Edo Centra…

…Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The lawmaker, who is representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue state, announced his official defection on the floor of the House during the plenary on Tuesday, March 31.

…renewed his support for Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections, while commending President Bola Tinubu for adopting the arrangement in the 2023 presidential election. “Special thanks to my (political) hero, Bola Tinubu, who raised the flag of this political ideology, describing it as a p…

…to the polls as ONE. We overcame religious intolerance in 2023 and won the presidential election and by God's grace we will do the same again in 2027'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 09/08/2026 11:30 PM | Share this Story

…could seek to exploit Nigeria’s borders, ports and airports ahead of the next general elections to move prohibited items into the country. He assured Nigerians that the Service would intensify surveillance and enforcement operations to prevent such activities. “We are about entering a major election cycle and we know t…

…influenced the decision. In the post, Lawal compared Atiku and the ADC’s candidate-selection process to products purchased from TEMU, an online marketplace. He wrote: “As the story goes on the streets in the state, APC donated its gubernatorial candidate to the state having purchased him from TEMU the cheap online mark…

…in the country. He also warned that the government appeared determined to win future elections “by all means.” The remarks triggered public debate over the role of religious leaders in governance and politics, with some members of the Presidency and the Federal Government accusing the cleric of partisanship.