The NLC president carpets Obi, Atiku, Tinubu as ‘Far-Right’ Market Politicians Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, has commended the policy plan of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, describing him as an emerging political voice whose economic ideas deserve serious consideration ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Ajaero …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to neutrality, fairness and transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying public trust remains critical to the success of democracy. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, stated this during a visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, as part of …
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has rejected his inclusion in the policy team of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential campaign. Moghalu, in a statement posted on his official X account, said he was surprised to see his name listed by Atiku and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) …
The Nigerian government has warned foreign missions and international organisations against making what it described as “unguarded comments” on the country's democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, issued the warning on Thursday during a briefing with members of the diplomatic corps at the Federal Ministry …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have disagreed over the role of his “Rainbow Coalition” ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC governors said they would not support any political alliance or parallel structure capable of weakening the party or undermining President Bola Tinubu’s …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified grassroots mobilisation in Kogi Central ahead of the 2027 general elections, with supporters in Okehi Local Government Area declaring support for the re-election of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Party loyalists, youths, women and other stakeholders participated in a solidarity road walk in Okehi on Thursday to canvass support for …
Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has stated that the APC’s control of about 31 states does not guarantee President Bola Tinubu's victory in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made the comment on Thursday in Port Harcourt during a town hall meeting where he and NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi …
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has granted an order for a stay of execution of the Federal High Court judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties. The suspension preserves the legal status of the affected parties pending the determination of the substantive appeal. The Affected political …
Hamzat wins Lagos ticket; Chinda emerges in Rivers; Yusuf, Radda, Aliyu, Bago secure affirmation The All Progressives Congress (APC) tightened its hold on key states on Thursday as incumbent governors secured governorship tickets in several states, while candidates backed by influential party leaders emerged victorious in others ahead of the 2027 general election. Most …
Some aggrieved aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State have rejected the outcome of the party’s senatorial primary elections conducted across the state on Monday, alleging widespread irregularities and violations of party guidelines. The APC had declared Sunday Katung as winner of the Kaduna South senatorial primary, Ramalan Yero for Kaduna North, …
