The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 relating to the qualification and disqualification of candidates seeking elective office. In a judgment delivered on Tuesday, Justice Muhammed Umar held that the suit lacked merit, ruling that the disputed sections …
State chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly reject the use of his name by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the party. The appeal follows the decision of the Turaki faction to nominate Jonathan as …
Vice President Kashim Shettima has defended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, saying the administration deserves commendation rather than criticism for measures taken to stabilise the country's economy. Shettima spoke on Monday at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit in Asaba, where he highlighted what he described as improvements in Nigeria's economic …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the public display of the personal particulars and academic credentials submitted by presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026. The exercise, which began on Saturday, features documents submitted by President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress …
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described his decision to choose former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election as the biggest mistake he made while serving in office. Obasanjo made the remark on Friday during a fireside chat with veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly …
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki says it has submitted the name of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The group's spokesperson, Ini Ememobong, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, saying the submission was made …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of allowing key institutions, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force, to become entangled in partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party raised the concerns in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji …
Ahead of the August 15 Governorship election in Osun State, candidates and their political parties have signed a peace accord, committing themselves to a peaceful, free and credible election. The agreement was signed on Thursday at the Oasis Event Centre in Osogbo during an event organised by the National Peace Committee led by Bishop Matthew …
INEC data shows women outnumber men in the 3.87 million voters recorded in the latest phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded a cumulative 10,399,288 completed registrations across the three phases of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of the 2027 general election. Women …
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 …
