Jailed Tanzanian opposition leader starts hunger strike
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who was charged with treason last year, has started a hunger strike to protest his inability to access his lawyers, his party said. Lissu, who leads the CHADEMA opposition party and came second in the…
Former ARISE news anchor constance ikokwu named obi-kwankwaso campaign spokesperson
Former ARISE News anchor, Dr. Constance Ikokwu, has been appointed campaign spokesperson for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) National Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Her appointment was contained in the list of appointments released by the party…
Lula Re-elected As Brazil’s President For Fourth Term
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won re-election for an unprecedented fourth presidential term, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested runoff election held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. According to Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court, Lula…
2027: NDC’s Gwarzo missing on Kano guber list
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, is missing from the final list of governorship candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The list, signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, contains 17…
NDC to unveil Obi-Kwankwaso campaign council October 20
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will inaugurate its presidential campaign council for the 2027 general election on October 20. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra, is the presidential candidate of the party, while Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of…
Tinubu’ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity if re-elected – First Lady
First Lady Sen Oluremi Tinubu says President Bola Tinubu will move Nigeria from economic reforms to prosperity if re-elected for a second term in 2027. Tinubu said this on Saturday in Lafia at the North-Central Mega Rally organised by the…
2027: ‘You can’t contest without structure’ – Sowunmi tells Peter Obi
The convener of The Alternative movement, Segun Sowunmi, has said Peter Obi cannot successfully contest the 2027 presidential election alone, arguing that the contest requires a strong political structure. He said political actors must recognise the importance of alliances and…
2027: I’ll quit guber race – ADC candidate, Kalu challenges Otti
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate for Abia State, Kalu Kalu, has challenged Governor Alex Otti to identify any project executed by his administration in Ohafia Local Government Area.Kalu, who hails from Ohafia, said he would withdraw from the…
INEC Sets October 9 for NationWide PVC Collection Ahead Of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed October 9, 2026, for the commencement of nationwide collection of newly issued Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Amupitan, the newly issued PVCs are linked to…
INEC sets zero-failure plan for 2027 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a “zero-failure” operational plan for the 2027 general elections, with its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, warning electoral officials against partisanship, negligence and deviations from laid-down procedures. Amupitan spoke yesterday in Kaduna at…