September 29, 2026

2027 election

Ramadan clash: Bashir Ahmad urges INEC to reconsider 2027 election dates for inclusive participation INEC

Ramadan clash: Bashir Ahmad urges INEC to reconsider 2027 election dates for inclusive participation

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja February 13, 2026
A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the proposed dates for the 2027 general elections, citing concerns over their coincidence with the holy month of Ramadan. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan had recently announced February 20, 2027, and March...
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INEC releases 2027 election timetable, fixes Presidential, National Assembly polls for February 20 INEC vote election

INEC releases 2027 election timetable, fixes Presidential, National Assembly polls for February 20

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja February 13, 2026
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the Notice of Election, alongside the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, fixing the presidential and National Assembly polls for February 20, 2027. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who announced the decision at a press conference on Friday...
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“Smart by Half?” PDP mocks senate over ‘hidden’ plan to block e-transmission of results PDP

“Smart by Half?” PDP mocks senate over ‘hidden’ plan to block e-transmission of results

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja February 11, 2026
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the Senate’s latest position on the electronic transmission of election results, describing it as a calculated attempt to undermine electoral transparency under the guise of compromise. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, mnipr, the opposition party said...
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“No more Alia in 2027” — Kunav aspirants demand power shift in Benue Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia

“No more Alia in 2027” — Kunav aspirants demand power shift in Benue

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi February 11, 2026
A coalition of governorship aspirants from Kunav community in Vandeikya Local Government Area has called for the replacement of Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, despite the governor’s insistence that he still has six years to complete his tenure. The group, drawn from different...
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Rowdy session in Senate as lawmakers clash over e-transmission of election results Senate

Rowdy session in Senate as lawmakers clash over e-transmission of election results

Tom Chiahemen February 10, 2026
Proceedings at the Senate on Tuesday turned chaotic following sharp disagreements over a move to reverse an earlier decision on the electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Tension filled the chamber after a motion sponsored by Senator Tahir Monguno, representing Borno North, was presented...
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APC e-registration: Jidda, committee visit Mafa, Dikwa, Marte to boost party unity in Borno Chairman of the APC E-Registration and Reconciliation Committee, Borno State, Ambassador Baba Jidda

APC e-registration: Jidda, committee visit Mafa, Dikwa, Marte to boost party unity in Borno

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri February 9, 2026
Chairman of the APC E-Registration and Reconciliation Committee, Borno State, Ambassador Baba Jidda, alongside members of the committee, toured Mafa, Dikwa, and Marte Local Government Areas to boost and strengthen the ongoing APC e-registration exercise across the three LGAs. The committee team, comprising Honorable Tijjani Umara Kumalia, QS Mohammed...
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Peter Obi, protesters storm National Assembly over Electoral Act, tax law Peter Obi, protesters storm National Assembly over Electoral Act, tax law

Peter Obi, protesters storm National Assembly over Electoral Act, tax law

By EZEKIEL OBI, ABUJA February 9, 2026
Hundreds of protesters on Tuesday converged on the main entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja under the banner #OCCUPYNASS, voicing strong opposition to alleged alterations in key provisions of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and the implementation of the newly introduced tax law. The demonstrators, who sang solidarity...
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As South-East Progressively Aligns With The Tinubu Administration By STANLEY NKWOCHA As South-East Progressively Aligns With The Tinubu Administration

As South-East Progressively Aligns With The Tinubu Administration By STANLEY NKWOCHA

Tom Chiahemen February 9, 2026
The political ground is shifting beneath Nigeria’s most historically assertive and politically independent region: the South-East. Since 2015, when the All Progressive Congress (@OfficialAPCNg) took over governance, the region became the home of opposition politics and often the dissenting conscience of the federation. However, it is rife to state...
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Electronic transmission of election results still allowed, Senate did not reject it – Akpabio Senate President Godswill Akpabio

Electronic transmission of election results still allowed, Senate did not reject it – Akpabio

Tom Chiahemen February 8, 2026
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has clarified that the National Assembly did not scrap or oppose the electronic transmission of election results, insisting that the Senate only retained the relevant provision as contained in the Electoral Act 2022. Akpabio made the clarification on Saturday in Abuja while speaking at a...
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APC appoints Masari as Convention Committee Chairman, replaces Uzodimma Former Katsina Governor, Aminu Masari and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma

APC appoints Masari as Convention Committee Chairman, replaces Uzodimma

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja February 7, 2026
All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as Chairman of the National Convention Central Coordination Committee, replacing Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, ahead of the party’s March 27 and 28, 2026 National Convention. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday...
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INEC registers 2 new political parties, warns paries over internal leadership crises INEC

INEC registers 2 new political parties, warns paries over internal leadership crises

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja February 7, 2026
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, bringing the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21. The Commission warned that persistent internal leadership crises within parties pose a serious threat to democratic consolidation as preparations for the 2027 General Election intensify. The...
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2027 elections: Northern group urges Nigerians to vote beyond religion, tribe Northern group urges Nigerians to vote beyond religion, tribe

2027 elections: Northern group urges Nigerians to vote beyond religion, tribe

By VICTOR VERSHIMA, Yola February 5, 2026
Non-governmental organisation, the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has urged Nigerians to vote for leaders in the 2027 general elections based on their ability to tackle the nation’s economic and security challenges, rather than along religious, tribal or regional lines. The call was made during a one-day public lecture...
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2027 election activities won’t affect our developmental efforts – Wike Wike says 2027 election wont affect fct development

2027 election activities won’t affect our developmental efforts – Wike

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja February 5, 2026
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that political activities towards the 2027 general elections will not affect his capacity to deliver life-impacting projects to FCT residents. Wike gave the assurance when he inspected some ongoing projects in parts of Abuja on Wednesday. He explained that...
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Senate rejection of electronic transmission shameful, harmful to democracy – PDP PDP

Senate rejection of electronic transmission shameful, harmful to democracy – PDP

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja February 5, 2026
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Nigerian Senate over its rejection of the electronic transmission of results at the polling units The National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Comrade Ini Ememobong, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, described the Senate’s action as shame, unfortunate and harmful to...
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Suswam dumps PDP, says party is “in political intensive care” Senator Gabriel Suswam

Suswam dumps PDP, says party is “in political intensive care”

By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi February 4, 2026
Former Benue State Governor and Senator, Gabriel Suswam, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deepening internal crises and a breakdown of cohesion within the party. A copy of the resignation letter, dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP, Mbagber...
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INEC ends CVR August 30, finalises 2027 election timetable despite Electoral Act delay Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN

INEC ends CVR August 30, finalises 2027 election timetable despite Electoral Act delay

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja February 4, 2026
Independent National Electoral Commission (lNEC) said the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise which is scheduled to span for one year, will conclude on 30th August 2026. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs, stated that the...
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Taraba ADC coalition accuses Governor Kefas of broken promises, backs Danjuma for 2027 Taraba ADC coalition accuses Governor Kefas of broken promises

Taraba ADC coalition accuses Governor Kefas of broken promises, backs Danjuma for 2027

JOHN MKOM, Jalingo February 2, 2026
A coalition group of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas of failing to fulfil promises made over nearly three years. The group also endorsed Hon. Danjuma Shiddi, former Wukari/Ibi federal constituency representative, for the 2027 governorship election. At a press conference in Jalingo,...
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ADC raises alarm over forced APC e-registration of civil servants ADC

ADC raises alarm over forced APC e-registration of civil servants

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja February 1, 2026
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over reports that civil servants across several states are being coerced to register for the APC’s ongoing e-registration exercise, allegedly under pressure from the party’s national leadership. National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Sunday, described...
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