The All Democratic Alliance (ADA) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 48 hours to comply with a Federal High Court order directing the electoral body to grant the association access to its online portal to complete its registration as a political party. ADA Protem National Secretary, Aminu Ahmed, issued the ultimatum in a …
The Osun governor says dancing does not affect his performance in office... Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has defended his frequent dancing at public events, saying his passion for dancing has not affected his responsibilities as governor. Adeleke made the clarification in a post on his official social media page while responding to criticism over …
The Kogi State Government has approved an N150 million fee for presidential candidates seeking to display billboards, posters, branded T-shirts, caps and other campaign materials across the state ahead of the 2027 general election. The government also approved separate charges for candidates contesting senatorial, House of Representatives, state assembly and local government elections. Presidential Candidates …
Frontline candidates in Saturday’s Osun governorship election have expressed confidence in their chances of winning while outlining their plans for the state if elected. The candidates spoke separately on Tuesday at the Arise Townhall Meeting in Osogbo, where Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, …
Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, Nigeria’s four-year presidential term, renewable once, has become the political norm. Incumbents often view the first term as a pathway to a second, making re-election a major factor in political alliances, appointments, spending, and, at times, the timing of reforms. Under Section 135 of the 1999 Constitution, …
A former vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Northwest, Salihu Lukman, has criticised the ruling party, saying its internal democratic structures are no longer functioning. Lukman made the remarks during an interview with Trust TV on Monday, where he argued that a monarchical system of government was now better organised than the APC. …
Former Vice president and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the country’s security challenges, linking the worsening insecurity to its spending priorities and budget implementation. Atiku, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the reported killing …
Accord Party presidential candidate whose candidacy is being contested, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has urged voters in Osun State to resist intimidation and come out peacefully to exercise their right to vote in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Olawepo-Hashim, who is also Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), accused the Federal Government of President …
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has unveiled Hajia Zeinab Ibrahim, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader for the Northeast, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Kefas announced Ibrahim’s candidacy on Friday at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo during a visit by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who was in …
Candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have praised the party's National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, following the publication of the party's candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The candidates said the release of the final list ended weeks of uncertainty surrounding the submission and publication of candidates' particulars, particularly for those …
