Nigeria has more adults, more registered voters and better election technology than at any other time in its democratic history. Yet one problem continues to grow quietly with every election cycle: millions of Nigerians no longer believe their votes matter. Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered a …
President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Abia State Governor Alex Otti and other prominent Nigerians have called for stronger national unity, patriotism and selfless service as Abia State commemorated the 60th memorial of Nigeria's first military Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi. The leaders made the call on Wednesday in Umuahia during a …
The Ondo State House of Assembly Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, has alleged that lawmakers who failed to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) tickets for the 2027 election are behind moves to remove him from office. Oladiji is facing an impeachment threat following allegations that he diverted N44 million released by the Ondo State Oil-Producing Areas …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Osun State by one day, giving eligible voters until Friday, July 31, to collect their cards ahead of the August 15 governorship election. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, announced the extension on Wednesday during the Osun Governorship Election Stakeholders' Forum …
Says campaign dates remain as contained in the February schedule The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming it revised the campaign timetable for the 2027 general elections. The commission said the graphic making the rounds online, which purportedly showed new campaign closing dates, was false and did not …
Campaign group alleges political intimidation ahead of election The Campaign Organisation of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the immediate release of supporters allegedly arrested ahead of the state's governorship election, accusing the Nigeria Police Force of targeting members of the Accord Party. The campaign's spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, alleged that more than …
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the activities of the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has declared the appointment letter presented by the council's self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, as fake. The committee's Chairman, Yusuf Gagdi, disclosed this on Wednesday during the continuation of the investigative hearing in Abuja. Gagdi said the …
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and 702 local government councils have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Joe Agi, seeking $159 million in legal fees over the Paris Club refund, insisting they never engaged him to represent them in the …
Jurist dies after brief illness in Maiduguri The Federal High Court (FHC) has announced the death of its retired judge, Justice Baba-Gana Ashigar, describing him as a distinguished jurist whose dedication to justice and integrity left a lasting impact on Nigeria's judiciary. Justice Ashigar died after a brief illness in Maiduguri, Borno State, where …
Applicants to use 20 regional visa hubs, including Lagos The United States will stop routine visa processing permanently at 25 diplomatic missions across Africa from August 1 as part of a major restructuring of its consular services aimed at strengthening security screening and improving efficiency. The move, announced by the U.S. Department of State, …
