The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. Atiku, who made the pledge in an interview on Wednesday, questioned how funds saved from the removal of the petrol subsidy had been utilised by the government. He said he did not oppose …
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 …
The Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) July 11 deadline for political parties to submit the nomination forms of their presidential and National Assembly candidates through its online nomination portal has exposed deep cracks within some opposition parties. As the deadline approached, parties grappling with leadership disputes raced to secure recognition from the electoral commission, with …
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Friday met behind closed doors with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was not disclosed, and neither Malami nor Amaechi addressed journalists after the talks. The meeting comes a day …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the guidelines for its 2026 presidential primary election, confirming that the party will use the direct primary method to choose its presidential candidate. In a statement issued on Thursday by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party also announced the membership of the Presidential Primary Election …
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC), governorship primary election in Gombe State, barely 24 hours before the scheduled exercise. Pantami announced his withdrawal through a statement issued by Ibrahim Attahir on behalf of the Pantamiyya Movement. The former minister, who submitted his nomination …
The National Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified dozens of aspirants linked to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from participating in the party’s 2027 State House of Assembly primaries. A screening list released by the APC showed that more than 60 aspirants were denied clearance to contest the assembly primaries across different …
ActionAid Nigeria has called for impeachment proceedings to be instituted against any state governor found culpable of diverting state resources to finance political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation's call followed allegations that some serving governors may be mobilising state resources to finance political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The concerns …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians of its capacity to electronically transmit election results in the 2027 general elections, while cautioning that a completely flawless process cannot be guaranteed. The Chairman of INEC, Joash Amupitan, gave the assurance on Sunday during the Citizens’ Town Hall programme aired live on Channels Television. The …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections following the Electoral Act amendment concluded recently by the National Assembly. Under the new schedule, presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on Saturday, January 16, 2027, earlier than previously fixed. Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections have …
