…Obi, urging the Federal Government to delay implementation until after the 2027 general election over fears it could be misused against political opponents. Okiro has repeatedly weighed in on the debate in recent months, at different times backing the decentralisation of policing while also warning that Nigeria may not…

…Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme: “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections.” The Guild said that Prof Sylvester Odion Akhaine of the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University, will deliver the lecture, with former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as Chairman. Expected at the l…

…as the party confirmed the replacement of several candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with Vanguard, Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, gave the assurance in reaction to disquiet among some party members over the exclu…

…its staff on promoting integrity and preventing corruption ahead of the 2027 General Election. The two-day Anti-Corruption Education and Sensitisation Workshop, themed "Corruption-Free Election: Integrity Matters" commenced on Monday at INEC headquarters in Abuja, bringing together electoral officers and anti-corruptio…

…pledged to deliver at least 620,000 votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, double the 310,468 votes the President garnered in the state during the 2023 presidential election. Alia made the declaration while addressing journalists after meeting Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, alo…

…Jair Bolsonaro, whose son Flavio is running against Lula in October presidential elections. His administration is threatening Brazil with new tariffs over alleged unfair trade practices. Last year, Trump’s administration hit Brazil with steep tariffs over a coup trial against the now-jailed Jair Bolsonaro, 71. However,…

…that the list of its candidates for the National Assembly posts in next year's general elections remained the same. A statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, in Ibadan, the state capital, said, "The list emanated from the National Working Committee of the party, which processed the results generate…

…and handed the recruitment assignment to an independent consulting firm. "The selection process recorded a massive turnout but a very low pass rate. While the full breakdown of scores is yet to be released, over 10,000 candidates applied for the 1,000 available slots." He assured applicants that the process would remai…

…(ICT) sector was already part of both the Democratic Alliance (DA) party's 2024 election manifesto and the GNU’s Medium Term Development Plan. The letter marks a turning point in a dispute that has rapidly evolved from questions about Starlink’s market access into one of the GNU’s most politically charged technology co…

…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…