…allegations, urging Archibong and the PDP to relax, adding that they had failed the 2027 elections in advance. Ekpang noted that the payment of taxes is obligatory and that even members of the opposition must comply. He added that the government would ensure full compliance with tax obligations. "Tax payment is obligat…

…institutions, adding that the ADC remained a credible alternative ahead of future elections. The suit came amid ongoing political realignments within the opposition following the adoption of the ADC as a coalition platform ahead of the 2027 general election. We're vindicated - Mark Meanwhile, the National Chairman of A…

…endorsed the All Progressives Congress National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general election, urging party members to unite behind the party ahead of the polls. The forum also commended President Bola Tinubu, the APC National Working Committee and the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for what it described…

…vote. But not so the Puerto Ricans who, until today, cannot vote in the US presidential elections because it is not a US state, but a US colony. Also, it is not allowed to vote in the US Congress. Puerto Rico was colonized in 1898 following the Spanish-American War and has since then remained a colony. It is one of fif…

…our massive votes. "Ejigbo sons and daughters will vote massively for the governor's re-election. My Governor, the good Lord will protect and grant you victory," he said. Addressing the gathering, the candidate of Accord for Ede/Ejigbo/Egbedore federal constituency, Mr Bamidele Salam, while welcoming the governor, conv…

…for continued support, prayers and royal blessings ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for August 15, 2026. Babalola made the appeal during a visit to the traditional ruler in Ile-Ife on Thursday. During the visit, the Resident Electoral Commissioner disclosed that the commission acknowledged the co…

…also found Nokia had not conducted meaningful consultations or demonstrated a fair selection process among employees performing similar work. True scale demands moving beyond surface-level integrations to robust execution. We've filtered the noise out of Moonshot 2026, optimising the conference strictly for high-calibr…

…that the APC National Working Committee, acting on the recommendations of its Primary Election Appeal Committee, replaced winners of the May senatorial primaries in Kogi, Abia, Benue, Taraba, Ondo, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna and Ebonyi, restoring several incumbent lawmakers whose initial defeats had sparked outrage within th…

…national leadership attributing the sweeping changes to the report of the Primary Election Appeal Committee. Nineteen House of Representatives candidates who had emerged victorious in the party’s primary elections held in May were equally dropped and replaced in the final lists. The states affected include Kogi, Abia,…

…candidate for the Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Chief Chukwudi Oli, has received a boost following the endorsement of his candidacy by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and other political pa…

…Area of Enugu State have remained faithful to successive governments. They voted during elections, supported political leaders and patiently waited for the dividends of democracy. Today, many residents say that patience has yielded disappointment. Across the community, crumbling school buildings, dilapidated roads, poo…

…in the judgment and reaffirm the rights of the NDC. On preparations for the 2027 general elections, Barr. Ikenna assured all NDC candidates that they had no cause for concern, maintaining that the party remains committed to participating fully in the electoral process. He expressed optimism that the party's candidates…

…in Adamawa State, Dr Maurice Vunobolki, has said political godfathers do not decide election outcomes in the state, insisting that Adamawa voters have consistently shown they make up their own minds at the ballot box. With political alignments gathering pace ahead of the 2027 governorship election, Vunobolki explained…

Announcing the results on Saturday at the commission's headquarters in Gombe, the Chairman of GOSIEC, Abdullahi Talatse, said the ruling party won every seat.

…the opposition has the structure and public support to unseat the ruling APC in the 2027 elections. Excerpts: The Imo State government says it has transformed the state through massive road construction, improved security, and investment in electricity and healthcare. As an opposition leader, what is your honest assess…

…democracy was at risk of sliding into a one-party state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, responding to an enquiry by Sunday PUNCH, said the commission would refrain from commenting on the specifics of the ruling until its legal depar…

…administration's determination to weaken political opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. The statement was signed by the Atiku Media Office and issued in Abuja on June 27, 2026 and also shared on X by the ex-VP's aide Paul Ibe. According to him, any effort to restrict political competition or limit citizens' c…

…Biodun Olujimi, has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his victory and re-election for a second term as governor of Ekiti State. The former Senate Minority Leader, in a statement made available to newsmen, urged Governor Oyebanji to continue delivering dividends of democracy to the people of the State. O…

…Emeka Ike, surfaced online during a dispute linked to a political party primary election in the Federal Capital Territory. The electoral body said preliminary findings showed there was no external breach of its ICT infrastructure or compromise of its voter register. Rather, according to the Commission, the data was all…

…importantly, I thank Ekitikete for their deliberate commitment to ensuring a peaceful election, devoid of violence or bloodshed, thereby setting a new standard for electoral conduct. "Our profound appreciation goes to our traditional rulers for promoting peace in their domains, as well as to leaders of political partie…

…and Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji following the conduct of the 2026 governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Monday by the British High Commission in Abuja, the UK commended Ekiti voters for participating in the June 20 election and exercising their democratic rights. It also congratulated G…

…to dissatisfaction over his inability to secure a senatorial ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. "Is it the roads Governor Hyacinth Alia has constructed in Makurdi that earned him the label of a 'terrorist' in Jime's estimation, or is Jime simply piqued by his inability to secure a senatorial ticket ahead of the 2027 e…

…from party lawmakers and collapsing domestic authority following poor local and regional election results. Veteran Labour politician Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, is widely expected to succeed him after returning to Parliament, potentially making him Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade.…

…fairness in their reporting, particularly as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, warning that political communication would become more intense and potentially divisive. In her remarks, veteran journalist and the party's deputy governorship candidate, Lateefah Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, stated that the media r…

…backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ahead of the 2027 elections. "Any appointments, designations, announcements or authorisations issued by Mr Bin Usman Rano are strictly related to the affairs of the support group and have no connection whatsoever with the Office of the Honourable Ministe…