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Some prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have insisted that the party’s National Chairman must remain in the North-Central. Meeting in Abuja on Monday night under the platform of Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP, the group also demanded fresh…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is yet to register potential voters in Isu local government area of Imo State. It disclosed that only one person had registered in Ohaji/Egbema local government areas of the state. The commission blamed the development on insecurity and apathy by voters in the state. The public relations…
Rivers, Nigeria —There is a low turnout of activities as 18 political parties battle for the 23 Local Government Area chairmanship slots and 319 councillorship seats in today’s Local Government Area elections in Rivers State. But, as of 10am, the electoral material for the poll is yet to arrive at the voting centres. At Unit…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that no fewer than 360,794 Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, remain uncollected in Osun State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Dr Mutiu Agboke, made the disclosure through the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Musa Olurode, in a statement on Tuesday in Osogbo. Agboke described the figure as troubling and…
Kano, Nigeria — Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has inaugurated a 36-member taskforce on voter registration, charging them with the responsibility of ensuring the state reaches 10 million registered voters by the end of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Farouk Umar, Governor Yusuf emphasized the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented Certificates of Return to senators-elect and members-elect of the House of Representatives who emerged victorious in the by-elections conducted on August 16. The certificates were presented at the INEC headquarters in Abuja by different National Commissioners. Among the recipients was Emmanuel Nwachukwu of…
Osun, Nigeria — The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that his administration and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state would defeat the pharaoh facing the state and get its dues back. The Governor had gone on vacation to the USA during which he attended his nephew’s (Davido) wedding in Miami before…
Oyo State, Nigeria — The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) must work harder and refine its strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections following its defeat in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. Fagade made the remarks on Monday…
Benin City, Nigeria— The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the outcome of the August 16 by-elections, alleging that Nigeria’s democracy is under serious threat. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates, Hon. Omosede Igbinedion for Edo Central Senatorial District and Hon. Joe…
Ogun State, Nigeria— Voter apathy, malfunctioning Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), and violent disruptions marred the House of Representatives by-election in Ikenne, Remo North, and Sagamu Federal Constituency on Saturday. At Igan/Ajina Polling Unit 16 in Remo North, only 64 of 445 registered voters were accredited by 11 a.m., as the BVAS device struggled to…
Kaduna, Nigeria— Low voter participation marked the ongoing by-election for the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, despite early arrival of election materials and presence of security personnel. Reports from Narayi indicated that accreditation and voting began as early as 8:30am in some polling units, while others commenced closer to 9am. However, only a handful…
Kaduna, Nigeria — Security agencies in Kaduna have arrested a suspected People’s Democratic Party (PDP) agent, Shehu Fantagi, for allegedly attempting to influence voters ahead of today’s by-elections with a large sum of cash. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Kaduna State Police Command confirmed that Fantagi was apprehended on Friday evening at a…
Abuja, Nigeria — Voters in 16 constituencies across 12 states are set to head to the polls on Saturday in by-elections widely seen as a litmus test for Nigeria’s major political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a total of 3,553,659 registered voters are expected to…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Senate President and current National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take decisive steps in restoring public trust by ensuring transparency and correcting past mistakes as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the deployment of 7,726 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines for the upcoming by-elections set to hold on Saturday, August 16, 2025, across 12 states. A senior INEC official confirmed to The PUNCH that the devices will be distributed across 16 constituencies in the…
NIGERIA – A factional leader of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has cast doubt on Peter Obi’s recent pledge to serve only one term if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027, warning Nigerians not to take the former Anambra State governor for his word. Speaking on ‘The Morning Brief’ breakfast show on Channels Television on…
NIGERIA – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned against multiple and underage registration in Kebbi ahead of the August 18 commencement date for Continuous Voters Registration, CVR. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Kebbi, Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, gave the warning while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He warned that “The INEC…
Abuja, Nigeria —Former Political Allies Turn Critics as Tinubu Faces Mounting Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, political dynamics are shifting sharply, with President Bola Tinubu now facing stiff opposition from former allies, trusted associates, and longtime protégés who once championed his rise to power. In a…
Osun State – Famous Nigerian musician, Davido, appeared to have confirmed his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s imminent defection to the All Progressive Congress, APC. There are rumors that Adeleke is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state. News reports that the rumors…
Lagos, Ikosi-Isheri — The ongoing local government elections in Lagos faced early logistical setbacks on Saturday, as electoral officers and security personnel were left stranded at the Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) secretariat. As of 9:45 a.m., dozens of officials, some of whom reportedly arrived on Friday night, remained idle and visibly distressed due…
NIGERIA – The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has thrown its weight behind Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remark that the President does not have the power to remove an elected Governor. News reports that the VP had on Thursday while recounting how former President Goodluck Jonathan tried to remove him as governor of Borno State, said the…
Nigeria – In a strong show of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed the viability of any political coalition formed to oppose the president’s administration, including the recently announced ADC-led coalition. Speaking to journalists, Chief Obidike stated that President Tinubu’s unwavering dedication…
Anambra State – Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, on Friday officially presented Dr. George Moghalu as the party’s flagbearer for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election. Speaking in Onitsha during the party’s campaign flag-off, Obi also used the occasion to reaffirm his intention to run for…
OYO STATE – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has declared that the opposition coalition under the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is not a threat to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He made the declaration on Friday at the South-West PDP Caucus meeting held at the party’s South-West zonal secretariat in Ibadan, Oyo state….
Nigeria – Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to the controversy surrounding Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent remarks at a book launch. Sani said that Shettima spoke in tongues and therefore should have known better that he couldn’t control its interpretation or misinterpretation. In a post on X, Sani wrote: “When you speak in tongues,…
Abuja, Nigeria— Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ADC has affirmed that it remains untroubled by the presidential aspirations of any of its key figures. This clarification was made by Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the coalition-backed party, during an interview on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics programme on Wednesday. Responding to speculations of internal…
ABUJA: One of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Mallam Salihu Moh. Lukman, has declared that the party’s standard bearer in the 2027 presidential election will emerge through a transparent primary election, saying the party has no special preference. This was as he disclosed that anyone who emerges as candidate of the party…
NIGERIA – Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Yul Edochie, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to concentrate on addressing Nigeria’s pressing issues rather than being distracted by conversations surrounding the 2027 general elections. Taking to his Instagram page, the actor stressed that the country is currently grappling with serious challenges, particularly the high cost…
ABUJA – The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has said that the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, performed better as FCT Minister than the incumbent minister, Nyesom Wike. This, she noted, is despite the former Rivers State governor’s infrastructure drive in Abuja. Kingibe made the remarks on Tuesday while appearing…
Ondo State – The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State has raised serious concerns over the deplorable state of courtrooms across the state, describing the situation as a glaring indictment on the judicial system and a threat to the rule of law. In an open letter addressed to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice,…
ABUJA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s newly formed opposition coalition, accusing them of exploiting national discontent for personal political gains. Speaking at his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike dismissed the coalition’s adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a platform…
