…waste of public funds as there was nothing at all to celebrate in the first place. “The election that brought the incumbent Chairmen to power was a sham and a big minus for the people at the grass-root. The Chairmen were bound to fail because they were answerable only to the State Governor and not to the people of the…

…years, particularly after James endorsed Kamala Harris during the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Despite his criticism of James, Trump spoke warmly of Michael Jordan, saying the NBA legend is a personal friend. “Michael Jordan’s a guy that’s a friend of mine — play golf with him. He’s a really good guy,” Trump said.…

…of illegality – Baribote .There’s no level playing field – Fuludu .September election already decided – Toro BY JACOB AJOM It is one week since the curtains fell on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New York. Spain deservedly carted away the gold trophy at the expense of a conservative Argentina side. The better side won effo…

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, more than seven months after the American military operation that toppled then-leader Nicolas Maduro. “As far as the elections in Venezuela, they’re not really ready for them yet, but boy, a lot of progress has been made,” Trump told r…

…According to him, as preparations continue for the forthcoming local government elections, some members of Nnewi Ichi have argued that it is their turn to produce the next mayor, while others maintain that the position remains with Umudim under the community’s rotation arrangement. Osumuo said Nzuko Ora Nnewi recognise…

…and passage of the diaspora voting bill to enable Nigerians abroad to participate in elections. She disclosed that over the past four years, the commission had honoured 91 Nigerians abroad with Diaspora Excellence and National Diaspora Merit Awards for outstanding contributions in science, healthcare, sports and humani…

…journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Lafia, Nasarawa state - Ibrahim Kwande, brother of the chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa state, Aliyu Bello, is dead.Nasarawa-born journali…

…Progressives Congress (APC) are doing so under the belief that the presidency will write election results in their favor for the 2027 general elections.In an interview with News Central TV, the former Kano State governor described the political climate as unfortunate, stating that politicians no longer rely on the mand…

…Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the valid APC candidate for the June 20 governorship election. The party, describing the apex court verdict as a victory for internal democracy, the rule of law and the collective will of APC members in Ekiti State, called on all party members and stakeholders “to see the judgment as a call…

…to rewrite history" and influence the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Titled "The grave is not a witness box," the statement argued that it was fundamentally unfair to make allegations involving Na'Abba after his death, when he could no longer respond or defend his reputation. "As Africans,…

…reforms as key pillars of his #Sowore2027 campaign ahead of the 2027 general election.

…Nathaniel Eyo, noted that the Federal Government had yet to announce the outcome of the selection process for a substantive Medical Director, making any protest over the appointment unjustified. The union also alleged that the protest was sponsored and regretted that clinical activities at the hospital were disrupted d…

…Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that their votes will count in the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (retd.), at his residence in Minna, Niger State, on Friday. The commissio…

…Curran, who was at Trump’s side when an assassin’s bullet hit the Republican’s ear at an election rally in 2024, said that current threats against top US officials were “off the charts.” “The threat picture and environment is as large as I’ve ever seen it,” added Curran. AFP The post Trump returns to White House press…

…behind a civil society initiative aimed at improving transparency in the 2027 general elections through an independent election results verification platform. The support was expressed on Thursday in Abuja during the inaugural stakeholders’ meeting of the National Electoral Accountability Consortium and the launch of t…

…in President Donald Trump's authorities in Iran as the war drags on ahead of the midterm elections. "I think that Americans of all backgrounds are sick of seeing the United States enter wars without justification, spending trillions of dollars in our engagements abroad." The passage of the war powers measure before the…

…Party in July 2025. He, however, lost the APC ticket to contest the 2027 general election to Mr. Adekunle Adegoke (SAN). Announcing his return to the PDP during a telephone interview with our correspondent on Thursday, Fadeyi said, “I am back in the PDP led by the FCT Minister, His Excellency, Nyesom Wike. I have alrea…

…European Union intended to deploy an Electoral Expert Mission for Nigeria’s forthcoming elections to provide technical support for electoral reforms and the implementation of previous recommendations. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Nigeria-European Union Strategic Partnership through sustained…

…institutional strengthening and the need to safeguard the credibility of future elections as the envoy prepares to conclude his diplomatic assignment in the country. The meeting comes amid growing national conversations on electoral reforms, economic challenges and efforts by political stakeholders to strengthen democr…

…system, warning that deregistering political parties and blocking others from elections could trigger a political crisis. "Political exclusion has historically encouraged undemocratic forces to undermine democratic institutions across Africa," Falana said. He further condemned the monetisation of politics, citing the E…

…Klaveness, who says she is not a contender to take on Infantino in the presidential election next year, is equally critical of the proposal by South America to increase the finals from 48 to 64 teams. Norway enjoyed a successful return to the finals after a 28-year hiatus, losing to England in the quarter-finals. “Smal…

…was characterized as a "panic measure" aimed at influencing the outcome of forthcoming elections. "No responsible government should place public servants in a position where they must choose between protecting their personal voter information and earning their salaries," Bwacha's media aide said. The senator's media ai…

…end a 55-year interregnum in the traditional institution of the ancient community. The election, which was recently conducted by the community, marked the restoration of the royal stool after more than five decades without a substantive paramount ruler. Otakeme is one of the neighbouring communities to Otabagi, the hos…

…journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Owerri, Imo state - Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, publicly announced that all five governors of the south-east geopolitical zone have agreed…

…loyal to the party and helping to rebuild it after its defeat in the last general election. SDP National Chairman, Prof. Sadiq Gombe, gave the commendation during a world press conference in Abuja, where he also expressed confidence that the party would present credible candidates for the 2027 general elections. Adebay…