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 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 …
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, …
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has named the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Jerry Adams, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Adams is expected to replace the current Deputy Governor, Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who has served in the office since May 29, 2019. She first served under …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the attack on one of its Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection centres in Osun State will not affect preparations for the August 15 governorship election. The commission said it remains committed to conducting a free, fair and credible election despite the incident. Chief Press Secretary to the …
The Appellate Court says Federal High Court lacks jurisdiction, restores party's legal status The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Tuesday, a …
APC Senator says four years not enough t transform Nigeria if eight years Anambra fell short Former Edo State governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has questioned Peter Obi's promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term if elected president in 2027. Speaking on TVC's Beyond the Headlines programme on Monday, …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has corrected his political mistakes by returning to the camp that supported his emergence as governor. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday while inspecting ongoing road projects in Abuja with senior officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration. He was reacting …
The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the Court of Appeal judgement setting aside a Federal High Court ruling that sought the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The Atiku Media Office described Tuesday’s judgement as a victory for democracy and said it had removed every …
