…to make children a central issue of political accountability, particularly during election campaigns. He said journalists should examine political candidates’ manifestos and demand clear proposals on education, out-of-school children, maternal and child healthcare, nutrition, water and sanitation, child protection, dis…

…The ADC has, however, challenged the Director-General of President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign, Abdulaziz Yari, to explain how Nigerians have benefited from the additional revenues generated by the removal of petrol subsidy and other economic reforms. The opposition party said the Tinubu-led government must acco…

…youths to cause violence, intimidation and unrest during the 2027 general election campaigns. The chairman of the task force, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, said any political thug found engaging in criminal activities under the influence of illicit drugs would […] The post Kano task force to arrest, prosecute drug-driven politica…

…(ADC) has challenged Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, Director-General of the President’s re-election campaign, to explain what Nigerians have gained from the N15.8 trillion generated by fuel subsidy removal before dismissing promises of relief as a “lie.” Reacting on Sunday through its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bol…

…obsession. If there is a case before a court, let the court determine it. But an election campaign cannot be reduced to litigating the same allegations repeatedly,” he said. On Atiku’s renewed presidential ambition, Ahmed said he respected the former vice-president’s aspiration but argued that political considerations…

…APC, has many accomplishments to show Nigerians as the party gets ready for the 2027 election campaigns. He said, “The President has made many positive changes for the people of Nigeria. He met an economy in shambles, when he came in 27 states couldn’t pay their salaries and pensions, but now the situation is different…

…rhetoric frequently took on ethnic, religious, violent and regional dimensions. Nigerian election campaigns have also repeatedly been criticised for being driven more by personality attacks, ethnic and religious mobilisation, defections and political calculations than by sustained debates on competing policies and prog…

…of Lagos the South-West Zonal Campaign Coordinator for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. Read Also: Full list of APC Presidential Campaign Council members The appointment is contained in a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday announcing members of the APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. The co…

…State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over the latter’s conduct during the Osun governorship election campaign. File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Olajengbesi, in a statement on Thursday, said he was withdrawing remarks that may have appeared disrespectful to Okpebholo, who was in Osun State campaigning for…

…Electoral Act 2026 substantially raises the amount candidates are permitted to spend on election campaigns compared with the previous statutory limits. Under the new law, a presidential candidate may spend up to N10bn, while a governorship candidate is limited to N3bn. For the National Assembly, the ceiling is N500m fo…

Davido addressed his public clash with the Edo State governor during the Osun State election campaignThe singer insisted he did nothing wrong and accused the governor of crossing state lines to interfere in the electionDavido also made a pointed claim about the state of infrastructure in Edo State while aiming for the…

…Governor Monday Okpebholo after their recent social media clash. The feud began during election campaigns when Okpebholo mocked Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke-Davido's uncle-claiming he dances too much to govern effectively. In retaliation, Davido posted an alleged copy of Okpebholo's WASSCE results showing multiple 'D7…

…controversy adds to the challenges surrounding Infantino's upcoming re-election campaign. Although senior FIFA officials expressed support following a crisis meeting, UEFA continues to hold its boycott threat over future men's and women's World Cups, demanding assurances against similar future proposals.A boycott by UE…

…what he described as the large amount of money allegedly being deployed for the 2027 election campaign. In a viral video, the doctor claimed that if such resources were available for political campaigns, they should instead be invested in infrastructure, education, healthcare and electricity to improve the lives of Nig…

The Imole Campaign Council, the group leading the re-election campaign for the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday accused the state police command of drawing up a list of 46 people, including a commissioner in the state cabinet, that will be arrested before the August 15 governorship poll. Addressing journ…

…voters to prioritise competence, integrity and ideas over inducements offered during election campaigns. “In 2027, let us vote for competence. Let us vote for character. Let us vote for ideas. Let us vote for the future. “Your vote is far more valuable than any amount of money a politician can offer. Do not exchange fo…

…revised timetable aligns with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires election campaigns to begin 150 days before polling day and end 24 hours before voting. The commission urged political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to adhere strictly to the timetable and relevant provisions of the Elec…

…of the south-east geopolitical zone have agreed to back President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 elections.As reported by Channels TV, Uzodimma, who chairs the South East Governors' Forum, made the disclosure during a meeting with the Imo State Elders Council and traditional rulers in Owerri, the…

…the vote, Macron said the legislation fulfilled a commitment he made during his 2022 re-election campaign. "In 2022, I made a commitment to open this path with the French people," Macron wrote on X. "With seriousness, humility, and in full respect of our democracy, that commitment has been honoured."Under the proposed…

…a story published on Tuesday in Time magazine, which commented on how Trump's former election campaign manager, Brad Parscale, was linked with an Israeli government-funded campaign paying conservative influencers to push their audiences towards denouncing the ceasefire between the US and Iran. "I definitely think you h…

…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…

…Asiya reflected on the role she and her husband played during the 2023 presidential election campaign. “Mr. President Sir, I campaigned for you. I stood up and went to every nook and cranny of Kaduna State for you. My husband stood by your side. Is this what our family deserves?” She continued: “The ball is in your cou…

…family had endured trauma despite the support they gave the President during the 2023 election campaign. Asia, who spoke alongside El-Rufai's other wife, Aichatou, at their Abuja residence, said the family was not asking the President to interfere with the ongoing trial but to ensure that the former governor enjoyed th…

…to step into the Renewed Hope fairgrounds, perhaps to set the tone for the forthcoming election campaigns. But it was her arrival in the pigsty, not the playpen she appeared to imagine: "We're trying to give hope, and to start Akara business doesn't take a lot of money," she said. "To start roasting corn, or somebody e…

…resonate with many residents who say their community is frequently remembered during election campaigns but forgotten once political offices are secured. The spokesperson of the Umabor Unity Forum, Comrade Emmanuel Uzoh Ugwueze, described the condition of public infrastructure in the area as heartbreaking and called fo…