In the political theatre of Nigeria’s North-West, where allegiances shift like desert winds and influence is measured by the depth of grassroots penetration, Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has emerged as a central architect in the ongoing consolidation of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s anticipated...
2027 election
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised ongoing infrastructure development in Bayelsa State, describing key projects in the state as critical investments that will enhance connectivity, economic opportunity, and public confidence in Nigeria’s future. The President made the remarks in a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday disclosed that he held what he described as a productive engagement with the British High Commissioner, Richard Montgomery in Abuja, as political conversations ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. Atiku revealed details of the meeting in a post...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, pushing it back until after the 2027 General Election. The decision was reached today, Friday, April 10, 2026, during a meeting between the Commission and all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). National Commissioner...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false and malicious claims circulating on social media alleging that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, endorsed a partisan post on X. In a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo...
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised serious concerns over emerging legal and political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that judicial interference in the internal affairs of political parties could undermine Nigeria’s democracy and rule of law. In a strongly worded statement signed by its President, Mazi...
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has began membership drive with an electronic registration targeting no fewer than 4 million new members. The process geared towards strengthening PDP’s visibility and admissibility ahead of the general elections, entails that both old and...
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the APC remains the only truly national, deeply structured, ideologically resilient and electorally durable political platform capable of delivering on the present aspirations and future expectations of Nigerians. Professor Yilwatda made this known in Abuja...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports alleging that the party held a meeting with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as misleading and unauthorized. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the faction said it had...
Hundreds of Nigerian youths on Wednesday converged on the Abuja residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election amid growing concerns over the country’s political and economic direction. The youths, operating under the banner of the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan, staged the rally...
A deepening rift has emerged among traditional rulers in Isoko land, Delta State, following an alleged N250 million offer by a senatorial aspirant seeking a high-profile chieftaincy title ahead of the 2027 elections. The controversial move, believed to be part of efforts to secure political backing, has sharply divided...
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid a solidarity visit to the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the recent political attacks targeted at Nigeria’s opposition parties. During the visit, the PDP acknowledged the growing and shared threat confronting opposition political parties in the...
As political calculations ahead of the 2027 governorship election gather momentum in Adamawa State, fresh allegations within the All Progressives Congress (APC) are raising concerns about internal democracy and the party’s chances at the polls. At the centre of the unfolding controversy is the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that misinformation amplified through broadcast platforms could pose the greatest threat to Nigeria’s 2027 General Election, urging media organisations to prioritise truth and professionalism in their coverage. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, delivered the warning on Tuesday, April 8, 2026,...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has flagged off its Mega Voter Registration Exercise in Lagos Central, as part of ongoing efforts to expand voter access and enhance citizens’ participation in the electoral process. The flag-off ceremony, held at Ajele Sports Complex (Campos), Lagos Island, was led by the Resident...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clarify allegations that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, offered land and cash gifts to senior officials of the electoral body. In a statement issued on April 7, 2026, PDP National Publicity...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has raised concerns that Nigeria may be gradually drifting toward a one-party state, warning that recent political developments could weaken democratic institutions and limit opposition voices. Makinde expressed the concern in a newsletter titled “ _The Business of Governance,”_ where he highlighted developments within...
Yusuf Muhammad Buhari, son of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has formally declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter addressed to stakeholders and supporters, Yusuf Buhari expressed readiness to...
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed claims linking President Bola Tinubu to the political challenges facing former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing such allegations as unfair and misleading. Reacting to comments from Obi’s media team, Onanuga said President Tinubu should not be blamed for Obi’s political decisions,...
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has cleared the air that he was not contesting for the senatorial election in his zone. Dr Ortom described it as an imaginative piece of fiction that was making the rounds on social media, claiming that he had announced plans to contest the...