As Nigerians mark the 33rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 election and 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned that worsening insecurity poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy, rule of law and the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday …
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that some senators are already becoming anxious over their chances of securing return tickets to the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio made the remark on Wednesday during the inauguration of the National Campaign Council for the forthcoming Ekiti State governorship election. The Senate President noted …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored 21 State House of Assembly constituencies across four states following court judgments, paving the way for residents of the affected areas to participate fully in the 2027 General Election. The commission also directed political parties to conduct primary elections in the restored constituencies between June 16 and …
The Former Minister of Power and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has called on his supporters to remain calm as the party awaits an official announcement on the outcome of its governorship primary. In a statement issued on Monday, Adelabu said the APC national headquarters had not …
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described himself as the “goalkeeper” appointed by God to safeguard the state from those seeking to take over its leadership. Adeleke, who is seeking another term in office ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, made the remarks in a statement posted on his verified X account on …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over controversies that followed their congresses and primary elections, saying the developments have exposed the parties' claims of offering a better political alternative. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy to families affected by the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, assuring them that efforts to rescue the victims will continue until they are safely reunited with their families. In a statement issued on Monday, the President described the attack on …
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE) has called for an immediate criminal investigation and prosecution of all individuals connected to the controversial political ambition of Mahmud Sadis Buba, describing the episode as a major national security concern that exposed deep failures in Nigeria’s political, security, and verification systems. In a statement titled “THE …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja, barely a day after emerging as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku secured the ADC ticket on Wednesday after polling 1,846,370 votes to defeat Amaechi, who scored 504,117 …
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has openly declared Bimbo Adekanmbi, the governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 election. Speculation about Makinde’s backing of Adekanmbi had intensified in recent weeks, especially after the governor announced on May 14 his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. …
