The Nasarawa North Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday, 20th June 2026 elicited contrasting reactions from key political stakeholders, with Governor Abdullahi Sule commending the conduct of the exercise, while former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, alleged irregularities and technical glitches in so…

…APC, has emerged the winner of the June 20, 2026 Enugu North Senatorial District by-election. Asogwa polled 162,360 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chief Nestor Ezeme of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who scored 9,299 votes. The by-election was conducted to replace late Senator Okey Ezea, who was representing th…

"Oyebanji made history in Ekiti State as the first governor to be re-elected back-to-back since 1999, a testament to his approach to governance and his ability to unite the state's stakeholders across party lines."

…of All Progressives Congress, APC, and Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on his re-election, describing it as a clear endorsement of his leadership and governance records. Bamidele, who chaired the APC Governorship Election Campaign Council in Ekiti State, said Oyebanji's renewed mandate would guarantee continuity…

…of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, to be on the alert regarding the upcoming governorship election in the state. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele said Adeleke has been ‘anointed’ to win the election but the APC will make moves to snatch victory from him. The cleric warned the gover…

…as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2027 general elections. The case, which is coming up for hearing for the first time on Monday, was fixed by Justice Mohammed Umar. Hearing notices to the effect had been issued and served on parties in the suit. Kingsley, in the suit marked: FHC…

He also praised the Chairman and members of the Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council for their commitment, hard work and strategic engagement throughout the campaign period, which culminated in the party's victory at the polls. The Governor noted that the outcome of the election further demonstrates the d…

…and work with the re-elected governor, adding that "democracy flourishes best when elections are viewed as opportunities for collective advancement and shared progress." Speaking as council chairman, Sani said he was "deeply delighted" to deliver on the APC's assignment and thanked fellow governors, National Assembly m…

…candidate, Rabiu Shuaibu, winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Umar Sani, declared Shuaibu the winner of the election held on Saturday. He said that Shuaibu polled 35,356 votes to defeat Lawal Garba-Haruna of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), who scored 268 v…

…Africa has expressed concern regarding the low voter turnout for the Ekiti governorship election that took place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The election monitoring organization indicated that its preliminary estimates suggest that the turnout for this election ranged from 34.0% to 38.1%, based on data it gathered from…

…from the podium and the figures recorded on the national grid have, across every election cycle, remained far apart. In 2019, Atiku pledged to generate 20,000 megawatts of power by 2024. In 2023, running again, he raised his target to 25,000MW. Tinubu, in the same cycle, targeted 15,000MW and promised a sustainable 24/…

…in a representative capacity. That may explain why the military regime could annul the elections won by Chief M.K.O. Abiola for whom the North voted massively. And I dare say the South has been at the helm in the current democracy more than the North, yet there is nothing to suggest the South is different from the Nort…

…sustained uninterrupted democratic governance for over two decades, witnessed multiple elections, experienced peaceful transfers of power between ruling and opposition parties, and maintained a relatively vibrant civil society and media environment. These are important achievements that should not be overlooked. Howeve…

…has declared Nwoku Olaka Johnson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the bye-election for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District held on Saturday. The announcement of result took place at the INEC collation centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area by the returning officer, Professor Rosemary Ogu of th…

…of Assembly following the victory of its candidate, Rabiu Garba Aiki, in Saturday's bye-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Aiki winner of the poll after the conclusion of collation at the Zuru collation centre. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Professor Muhammad Bashar…

…the first 90 days of his assumption of office. Jimoh cited Nigeria's growing success in elections to strategic positions within the UN system, including Prof. Olufemi Elias' election to the International Law Commission following renewed diplomatic engagement by Nigeria. He also referenced Nigeria's leadership of the Fi…

…(APC) has secured a decisive victory in the Dawakin Kudu Federal Constituency by-election which held in Kano State, following the official declaration of results by the Returning Officer, Professor Umar Sani of Bayero University, Kano. Announcing the outcome at the collation centre, Professor Sani confirmed that the el…

By Dayo Johnson ADO-EKITI - Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has described his re-election for a second term as a renewed call to service, pledging to govern with humility, compassion and the fear of God. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate expressed gratitude to Ekiti voters for the confidence reposed…

On June 12, 1993, Nigeria held a presidential election which was internationally accepted as the best in the nation's history. But the government of the day turned it into pyrrhic victory for the winner of the polls. The election has however remained significant because none other, either before or after it has come cl…

…development, the Peoples Democratic Candidate for Aba Central Constituency for the 2027 election, Anastasia Odochi Uchenna condemned the assault on the woman, describing it as horrorible. She called for prosecution of the arrested suspect and equally appealed to the Abia State government and other concerned agencies to…

…of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election held on Saturday. Faduyile was a former National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and currently the Special Adviser on Health Matters to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The INEC returning officer, w…

…showed that voter participation remained moderate despite the high-profile nature of the election. Oyebanji was first sworn in as Governor of Ekiti State on October 16, 2022, after emerging victorious in the 2022 governorship election, marking the commencement of his first term in office. In August 2025, Oyebanji annou…

…won 16 LGAs Oyebanji, who coasted home to victory in the just-concluded gubernatorial election in the state, secured the consents of the most people who participated in the poll. Tribune Online reports that INEC's Chief Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Professo…

…National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared him winner of Saturday's governorship election. The governor, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, described the outcome of the poll as a profound expression of confidence and trust from the people of Ekiti State. According to him, the electi…

…All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday. The result was announced on Sunday at the collation centre in Okitipupa Local Government Area by the Returning Officer, Professor Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja. S…