…presidential, vice-presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal.The faction's National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, announced the development in a statement, describing it as another major step towards the party…

…as claimed by Atiku's Media Office. INEC operates based on the legal framework guiding elections and the electoral system in Nigeria. Of course, we are talking about the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, the Electoral Act, and INEC's guidelines and regulations."So, based on that, the re…

…working to advance President Bola Tinubu’s political interests ahead of the 2027 general election. Reacting to the allegations, the senior INEC official denied that the commission granted Gombe or his associates access to the nomination portal, insisting that the electoral body operates strictly within the provisions o…

…and the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Abia State election, Doris Ogala, has declared that she will become the state’s next governor, insisting that her ambition is backed by divine instruction. Ogala made the remarks in a video that has since gone viral across social media platforms,…

…what he described as his administration's education blueprint ahead of the 2027 general election, promising free education at all levels, the abolition of public examination fees and sweeping reforms across Nigeria's education sector. Sowore, who shared the policy document on his verified X handle on Monday, said no ch…

…officially renominated Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 election. The story was a pleasant surprise for me because I had earlier decided I was going to write about the same issue for my column this week under the title “Tinubu’s strategic ambiguity on Shettima.” I was going to use that es…

…Committee allocations into a dedicated fund for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1426/2026, was filed by SERAP’s lawyers, Kolawole Oluwadare and Kehinde Oyewumi. The organisation is seeking an order of mandamus directing INEC to demand full disclosure from the governors and…

…make bold to say this decision has further strengthened our party’s chances in the 2027 election. APC will easily cruise to victory come January,” Tajudeen stated. Meanwhile, APC National Director-General of Volunteers, Dr Victor Oluwafemi, also applauded Tinubu for reaffirming Shettima as his running mate for the pres…

…of state police is driven by political considerations ahead of the 2027 general election, saying the President’s motivation is the safety of Nigerians. Speaking on the proposed constitutional amendment during an interview on Arise News on Sunday, Kalu said Tinubu had consistently explained that his interest in state po…

…not minister, and never a senator. At every stage, Umahi's leadership was tested through elections, public scrutiny and increasing national responsibility," the statement added by Linda Ikeji at 12/07/2026 8:51 PM | Share this Story

…failed to qualify. 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. Photo: X | Peter Obi. Responding, Umahi said the proposed debate was never about political ambition or electoral status but about accountabil…

…for the submission of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections reflects what it described as their lack of preparedness for the polls. In a statement issued via its X handle on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party said it successfully met the electoral co…

…of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has vowed to withdraw from the 2027 election if any evidence presented by actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo proves him unfit to serve.Obi had filed a defamation suit against Okonkwo, who was recently appointed as spokesman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, presiden…

…Egbetokun, during a recent visit to Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, where he alleged that some wanted criminals were taking refuge within the Government House. Governor Ademola Adeleke had responded to the allegation by stating that anyone found to have committed a crime, including member…

…it calls the systematic suppression of the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that no democracy develops without a vibrant opposition. ILT cautioned that if the clampdown on the opposition is not urgently checked, it could seriously diminish the integrity of the 2027 general elections. The…

…the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections, who argued: “Something is fundamentally wrong within the machinery of this administration. Nigerians deserve the whole truth, not carefully scripted press statements. We therefore demand a truly independent investigation that fol…

…Legacy of Grassroots Impact Before his historic victory in the Edo Central senatorial by-election—where he swept into office with over 105,000 votes to succeed Governor Monday Okpebholo—Joseph Ikpea had already proved his mettle. For decades, he operated like that single eagle feather, transforming lives across Edo Sta…

…organisations to mobilise citizens for mass registration ahead of the 2027 general elections

…produced the youngest chairman in its history as 30 years Anthony Osarobo won the election. Read Also: ‘Our people interested in choosing leaders’ – Okpebholo commends voters’ turnout in Edo LG election Osaeobo who contested under the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged as Chairman-elect after polling 98,994 votes…

…Hassan-Wuyo ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Accord Party for the 2027 general election, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for rescuing victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after about 50 days in captivity. Hashim said the successful operation demonstrate…

…of Works, Dave Umahi, says Peter Obi will be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election and lose. In a recent interview, Obi alleged that there are threats to his life and he doesn't know if he would be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election. According to ThisDay, the Minister, while inspecting federal ro…

…its candidates who emerged from the party’s recent primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s state chairman, Dr. Aliyu Bello, made this known on Saturday in Lafia while distributing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Forms EC9 and EC13E to the party’s 24 House of Assembly candidates. Bell…

…TV Podcast, where she expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would secure re-election in the 2027 presidential election. According to Rashida, the country has “a lot of security,” insisting that many people are overstating the security challenges facing Nigeria. She also said she believes Tinubu would, by the…

…millisecond, that what the rapers of our commonwealth plan for January 2027 are general elections has already lost tragically. Such a loser will be served this mocking injunction of “Go to court!” But on the Benches all across the nation’s courthouses, the betrayed petitioner against a stolen mandate will find, not bra…

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…