2027: INEC rejects Jonathan’s candidacy as Turaki’s PDP insists on manual submission
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has rejected former President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential nomination submitted by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.Turaki’s camp had insisted earlier on Friday that it had manually delivered Jonathan’s candidacy and…
Atiku, Obi lack northern support to beat Tinubu – Ganduje
Former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi do not have the political structure needed in Northern Nigeria to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential…
INEC Seeks Better Funding, Improved Staff Welfare
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has appealed to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for increased and sustainable funding, as well as improved welfare for the workforce ahead of the 2027…
Ebonyi NDC crisis deepens as deputy chairman, others resign
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has received a major political boost following the defection of no fewer than 4,000 members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), including the party’s Deputy Chairman,…
US-based Nigerian wins NDC governorship ticket in Ogun
A United States-based physician and board-certified paediatrician, Dr Bolaji Odusina, has pitched her tent with the African Democratic Congress as she prepares for the 2027 Ogun State governorship race. Odusina had recently declared her intention to contest the governorship seat,…
2027: Will Obi, Kwankwaso be on the ballot?
2027: Will Obi, Kwankwaso be on the ballot? NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi and running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso With yesterday’s judgement by a Federal High Court in Lokoja setting aside its earlier judgement directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
13,000 APC, PDP, ADC members defect to NDC in Ogun
…Chairman rules out alliance, says party will stand alone About 13,000 members from various political parties including 10,000 supporters of Former Presidential candidates of Labour Party in 2023 elections, Peter Obi, and Former Governor of Kano State Rabiu Kwankwanso have…
INEC Declares Biodun Oyebanji Winner of Ekiti State Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday, June 20. The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Adenike Oladiji, announced the results at about 3:13 a.m….
2027 presidential poll: Group petitions INEC over Tinubu’s eligibility, demands certificate probe
A fresh petition before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sought to reopen an investigation into the educational qualifications President Bola Tinubu used to secure clearance to contest the 2023 presidential election. The petition, dated June 19, was filed…
Adeleke Flags Off Re-Election Campaign, Welcomes Over 10,000 Defectors to Accord Party
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday formally launched his re-election campaign for the August 15 governorship election, declaring that the people of the state remain committed to continuity, progress, and people-focused governance. The campaign flag-off, held in Osogbo,…