…right-wing president 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 Bo…

…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 worsening insecurity and showing what he de…

…that Governor Aiyedatiwa would be unable to deliver Ondo State for the APC in the 2027 presidential election. "Governor Aiyedatiwa is currently incapable of delivering Ondo State for the APC in the upcoming 2027 presidential election," he alleged. The AMG also criticised a protest allegedly led by the Commissioner for…

…pro-democracy struggle, saying they fought together to actualise the June 12, 1993 presidential election won by the late Chief Moshood Abiola and to end military rule. “Kola Oseni was a warrior for democracy. He believed in the ideals of democracy and good governance and fought for them. “Together, we fought for the sa…

…former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh initially refused to concede defeat in the 2016 presidential election. The mission was established to support democratic transition, maintain security and assist in security sector reforms in the country.

…Americans can 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…

…He argued that opposition parties still had time to work together before the next presidential election and specifically mentioned Obi, Kwankwaso and other opposition leaders as potential partners in a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress.

…qualifications President Bola Tinubu used to secure clearance to contest the 2023 presidential election. The petition, dated June 19, was filed by a civil society group operating under the aegis of the Center for Reform and Public Advocacy, CFRPA, through a consortium of lawyers, led by Mr. Kalu Agu. It specifically so…

…in Ekiti would not have been possible," he said. Expressing confidence ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Oyebanji declared that the support demonstrated by Ekiti voters would be replicated for Tinubu when Nigerians return to the polls. "This victory is a validation of the president's administration and a vote of…

…lingering issue surrounding the eligibility of President Bola Tinubu to contest the 2027 presidential election. According to the group, the need for INEC to make clarifications has become imperative in view of the legal implications of forged certificates in relation to Section 137(1)(j) of the 1999 Constitution of the…

…Kingsley, therefore, prayed the court for an order setting aside the results of the presidential election conducted in Bauchi, Gombe and Kwara, respectively, on the ground of overvoting. He sought an order declaring him the PRP presidential candidate, having complied with all the party's guidelines and been a registere…

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…

…Nigeria has elected was Buhari. But one of the leading contenders for next year's presidential election is poised to break that record. If former VP Atiku Abubakar is elected next year, he would be close to 80, taking office on May 29. He would be around 88 relinquishing the reins of power if he serves two terms. Even…

…uncertainty and conflicting reports after the ADC first produced its choice for the 2027 presidential election. While early rumours circulated about the pairing, party officials initially declined to give immediate confirmation, creating a gap that fueled speculation. ADC: Why Amaechi yet to be unveiled as running mate…

African Democratic Congress chieftain, Dele Momodu, has predicted that the 2027 presidential election will be tough for President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview on Nevon Media with Oseni Rufai, on Friday Momodu expressed optimism that the candidate of the ADC, Atiku Abubakar, will win the election. According…