President Bola Tinubu has called on African leaders to present a united front against the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, insisting that violence targeting Nigerians and other African nationals must not be tolerated anywhere on the continent. Speaking on Sunday at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of …
The 2027 African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu's administration to explain what he described as a suspicious increase in the Service-Wide Vote (SWV) contained in the 2026 federal budget, alleging that trillions of naira have been hidden under opaque spending provisions. In a statement issued on Monday by his …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering conducting a mock presidential election and a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, during a courtesy visit …
The Kogi State High Court has dismissed as false a social media report claiming it ordered the deregistration of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting it never heard or determined any case relating to the registration or deregistration of the party or any other political party. In a statement issued on Thursday in Lokoja, the …
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Farouk Aliyu, has said many Nigerian Christians are now more comfortable with President Bola Tinubu's Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket than they were before the 2023 general election, arguing that the administration has allayed fears of religious marginalisation. Aliyu made the remarks on Thursday during an interview on …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will recognise only the candidates submitted by the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming that the faction has already uploaded candidates for 471 elective positions ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, said the commission granted the …
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has explained why it has not submitted the name of a presidential candidate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 general election, saying the decision is tied to its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, said …
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) to submit a detailed report on outstanding operating surplus and other revenues allegedly owed to the Federal Government by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other government agencies. …
The Court of Appeal has upheld a Federal High Court order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by committees appointed by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) headed by former Senate President David Mark. In a majority decision delivered on Monday, two members …
A support group, APC Volunteer, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu's decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, describing the move as a sign of confidence, stability and continuity in government. The group's National Director-General, Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, stated this in a statement issued on Monday. He …
