…issues in their engagement with political leaders as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather pace. The organisations said findings from the advocacy project revealed widespread non-compliance with accessibility standards in public infrastructure, transportation systems and service delivery across the state.…

…on Vanguard’s Politics Hub, where he spoke on the state of the nation, the 2027 general election and Obi’s presidential ambition. Describing the former Anambra State governor, Segalink said Obi had built his political appeal around public anger rather than national leadership. “It is obvious to the blind and audible to…

…the market caught up. Momentum really accelerated after [US President] Donald Trump's election [in 2024], when the regulatory conversation around crypto became much more serious. Large financial institutions eventually realised digital asset infrastructure was no longer optional. For my co-founder, Kyle Sonlin, and me,…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election and a leading opposition figure ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to either resign or abandon any plan to seek re-election, accusing his administration of failing to address the country's wo…

…The collaboration comes as the electoral body continues preparations for future elections by encouraging eligible Nigerians to register as first-time voters, transfer their registration where necessary, or update their voter information. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by INEC, following a voter se…

…Okerinde The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has claimed that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde told him President Bola Tinubu had not contacted him more than 50 days after the abduction of schoolchildren in the state, describing the development as evidence…

Political rallies are often dismissed as spectacles that bear little relationship to election outcomes. History has shown that large crowds do not necessarily translate into votes, just as modest gatherings do not always signal electoral weakness. Yet, there are moments when a political event becomes significant not be…

…fear governors could exploit the outfit to intimidate political opponents ahead of elections. Defending the Senate's position in a statement issued by his media office on Sunday, the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, said the proposed amendment clearly delineates the constitutional responsibilities of the federal and st…

…Congress in Kwara State on Sunday kicked off mobilisation for the 2027 general election with a statewide rally in support of President Bola Tinubu's re-election and a celebration of the party's candidates who emerged from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progressives under the banner…

…on the frontlines in isolation centres and public hospitals across the country. "During elections, disease outbreaks and humanitarian emergencies, corps members have repeatedly proven that the NYSC is a national emergency asset, not just a youth programme," it added. The coalition also dismissed claims that the propose…

Express support for Tinubu’s re-election By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS - Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and the Oniru of Iruland, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, have urged political leaders to uphold democratic principles, promote patriotism and place national interest above personal am…

…colleagues were in Lagos for a three-day visit to strategise ahead of the 2027 general elections.

…curb misinformation, disinformation and hate speech ahead of the Osun State governorship election and the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders said Nigeria's information ecosystem faces growing threats from coordinated misinformation capable of undermining electoral integrity, fuelling political tension and eroding…

…scheme has, over the years, contributed to key sectors including education, healthcare, elections and emergency response, in addition to fostering unity among young Nigerians. The lawmaker also expressed reservations about the proposal to appoint a civilian as Director-General of the scheme, stating that its military l…

…Congress in Kwara State on Sunday kicked off mobilisation for the 2027 general elections with a statewide rally in support of President Bola Tinubu's re-election and a celebration of the party's candidates who emerged from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progressives under the banne…

…development initiatives and supporting government interventions in health campaigns, elections and emergency response. While successive administrations have introduced policy adjustments to improve the scheme, the current proposals represent the most far-reaching restructuring effort since the NYSC's creation, making t…

…of President Donald Trump will closely monitor how Nigeria conducts its 2027 general elections. Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, made the remarks during an interview with NoireTV published on the platform’s social media pages on Sunday while responding to questions about Nigeria’s next general election.…

…of President Donald Trump will closely monitor Nigeria's upcoming 2027 general elections, US Congressman, Riley Moore, has said Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, while responding to questions about Nigeria's next general election, described the conduct of the polls as an issue that Washington will be payi…

…and the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Morocco on its qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the achievement as a proud moment for Africa. PUNCH Online reports that Morocco became the first…

…who recently defected to the Accord in the state ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The development was announced in a statement issued by the Media and Publicity Committee of the Imole Campaign Council and signed by its Chairman, Rep. Bamidele Salam. According to the statement, the reconstitution is aimed a…

…drawing criticism from opposition parties over the credibility of its candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, the Vatican has hinted that Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the coming years following talks with President Bola Tinubu. Elsewhere, former Senate President Bukola Saraki pledged…

…he told AFP of a move that could be "politically costly in the lead-up to the midterm elections" due to Turkey's opponents in the Greek and Armenian diaspora. AFP

…– Trump has repeatedly hammered home the theme recently ahead of November’s US midterm elections, after the anti-establishment left of the Democratic Party won a string of US primary victories. “It’s like a cancer, you’ve got to cut it out,” he added. The US leader also used the speech to boast of the recent military c…

…Committee's (NWC) reversal of several Senate and House of Representatives primary election results saved the party from what it described as an "electoral precipice." Speaking in Akure, the Director-General of the group, Olumuyiwa Asagunla, alleged that the primaries exposed "deep fractures" within the party and were r…

…a chieftain warns of simmering anger within the party's ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development, nonetheless, the APC said it is an internal process which is being addressed internally. Former senator representing Ekiti North, Ayo Arise, disclosed in an interview that he had approached the court to c…