As preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify, stakeholders in Nigeria’s electoral process have been urged to acquaint themselves with reforms and innovations introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rather than succumb to misinformation. The call was made at a one-day town hall meeting held in Sokoto, organised by the Peering Advocacy and …
President Bola Tinubu has been sued at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt over the Rivers State local government elections conducted on August 30, 2025. The suit, filed on September 11, 2025, with case number FHC/PH/CS/173/2025, was instituted by lawyer Clifford Nnanta Chuku, who is asking the court to nullify the polls. Chuku is …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of exploiting divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by working with some of its senior members to weaken the opposition. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Atiku said the lingering crisis in the PDP persisted because certain leaders of the party …
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and political actors to ensure a free, fair, credible and inclusive governorship election in Anambra State scheduled for November 8, 2025. The call was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary and signed by Dr Yusuf …
Ibas Bows Out with Farewell Broadcast The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has officially handed over to Governor Siminalayi Fubara following the lifting of the six-month emergency rule. In a farewell state-wide broadcast, Ibas urged Rivers people to rally behind Fubara as he resumes duty. It would be recalled that …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared full support for the electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known on Monday, stressing that the ADC backs the establishment of a legal framework compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit …
The National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kamaldeen Ajibade, has cautioned that the most dangerous members of the party are those who publicly parade themselves as PDP loyalists but secretly align with rival political groups. Ajibade issued the warning on Monday while featuring on Arise Television’s Morning Show. When asked about the …
By Esther Ososanya The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the Nigerian chapter of Transparency International, has raised the alarm over rising concerns of corruption within the judiciary. The organisation says this trend threatens Nigeria’s anti-graft campaign, democratic stability, and the rule of law. In a strongly worded statement, CISLAC Executive Director Comrade Auwal Ibrahim …
