By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party said obtainin…

…in which he allegedly thre@tened Seyi Tinubu while commenting on the 2027 presidential election. The prosecution told the court that the video contained statements interpreted as a threat to k!ll Seyi Tinubu, contrary to the provisions of the Criminal Law of Lagos State and the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.…

…71, was travelling as part of a campaign tour ahead of Zambia's general election scheduled for 13 August, in which President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term. The helicopter had departed from a campaign rally in Nakonde and was en route to Isoka, where the vice-president was due to address another political…

…in public office alongside the ideas he is presenting ahead of the next presidential election, maintaining that his record should speak for itself. Debate over leadership continues Obi’s comments have generated fresh political discussions on social media, with supporters and critics debating whether the current adminis…

The FOOG Women Support Group for Tinubu has thrown its weight behind the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, saying the President’s economic reforms and governance policies have laid a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term growth and prosperity. The endorsement was…

…rather than tribe. Stan Nze also called on Nigerians to participate in the 2027 general elections, encouraging eligible voters to ensure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) are ready. "This is not a tribal war. This is a call for genuine change. If you need to move your PVC somewhere closer to you, please do it,” he add…

…(FRSC), Edo Sector Command, says it will not participate in Saturday's local government election in the state because it was not invited. ‎The State Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Preye Bedford, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Benin. ‎According to him, the command's…

President Donald Trump fired on Thursday the last two federal election officials in charge of the agency that ensures accurate, secure votes ahead of midterms in November, US media reported. The bipartisan Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is usually led by a four-commissioner panel, but the two Republican-nominated…

…said any decision on mobilisation is unlikely to come before Russia's parliamentary elections scheduled for September 20. He suggested that once the elections are over, the Kremlin could move to recruit more soldiers to sustain its war effort in Ukraine.Pavel said Ukraine has a limited window to revive peace negotiatio…

…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…

…It is quite possible that in the bid to "accommodate" all those that "worked" during election, the PFIPC was birthed to give job to the boys. My point here is that if the government were lean and not so unwieldy, it would be difficult, if not impossible for a fictitious agency to be created and inserted into the Presid…

…Wale Bodija WHEN Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON) emerged victorious in the August 2025 bye-election following the demise of his predecessor, many expected his relatively short time in office to limit what he could achieve. Instead, he has turned that assumption on its head. At a time when the National Assembly is constrai…

…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…

…stir online recently after he shared a video in which he said "Tinubu, you can't win the election. If you win, I will kill Seyi Tinubu. I won't say more than that." Watch a video of the lawyer speaking and the controversial video DJ Chicken made below... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lin…

…where he disclosed receiving active threats to his life ahead of the 2027 presidential election cycle.Obi's disclosure has sparked widespread concern, drawing sharp condemnations from various quarters over the weaponization of personal safety in political contests.In his statement, Atiku emphasized that safeguarding op…

…Obi has said President Bola Tinubu should “go home and rest” after the 2027 general election. Speaking in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Obi maintained that his interest in contesting the presidency is not driven by a desire for power but by his determination to see Nigeria function more effectivel…

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…He further said that members of the platform played active roles during the 2023 general election. Also speaking, the Deputy National Leader (South-East) of the movement, Ijeoma Chukwu, commended the governor for creating an atmosphere that encouraged residents and investors to carry out their activities without fear.…

…of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will earn him a landslide victory in the 2027 general election, despite criticism from opposition parties. The party's State Publicity Secretary, Auwalu Soja, said the Federal Government's ongoing development projects across northern Nigeria demonstrate the administration's commitment to…

…for governor of Florida. He won the Democratic nomination in the 2018 gubernatorial election but narrowly lost the general election to Republican candidate Ron DeSantis by about 30,000 votes. The case is expected to proceed through the Alabama court system. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 11:03 AM | Share this Story

…Chude Jideonwo, in which he expressed fears for his life ahead of the 2027 Presidential 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, 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…

…Akinboro, Lateef Akangbe and Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya against one another in an election expected to produce the successor to incumbent NBA President, Afam Osigwe. The three SANs emerged as the only cleared candidates for the association's top office after the Electoral Committee of the NBA published the final list…

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…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