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NNAJI CALLS FOR DUE PROCESS, SAYS NO FORMAL CRIMINAL CHARGE HAS BEEN SERVED

July 8, 2026

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has maintained that he has not been formally served with any criminal charge in relation to the ongoing investigations into his academic records, urging the public to allow the legal process to unfold without prejudice. In a statement issued by his legal representatives, the […]

Ali Modu Sheriff Says Atiku Should Wait Until 2031 for Presidency

July 7, 2026

Former Borno State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to suspend his Atiku 2027 ambition, arguing that Nigeria’s informal power-sharing arrangement favours the South retaining the presidency until 2031. Sheriff made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where […]

Parties Race to Meet INEC Candidate Upload Deadline Ahead of 2027 Polls

July 6, 2026

The INEC candidate upload process has entered its final phase as political parties intensify efforts to submit candidates’ details before the Independent National Electoral Commission’s July 11 deadline. While major parties reported steady progress, several smaller parties disclosed technical difficulties and unresolved internal issues that could affect timely compliance. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), […]

Court Ruling on NDC Registration Rekindles Debate Over Judicial Role Ahead of 2027

July 5, 2026

The recent decision of the Federal High Court in Lokoja to reverse its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reignited national debate over judicial accountability, electoral justice and political competition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ruling has drawn reactions from political leaders, […]

Uba Sani urges respect for judiciary, says Peter Obi once benefited from court rulings

July 1, 2026

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has urged political leaders to avoid politicising court judgments, saying confidence in the judiciary remains essential to Nigeria’s democracy. He argued that Uba Sani judiciary remarks reflect the need for politicians to respect judicial outcomes, whether favourable or not. Sani made the remarks during an interview with ARISE NEWS on […]

Nine political parties collect INEC access codes for 2027 nominations

July 1, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that nine registered political parties have collected INEC access codes required to upload the particulars of their presidential and National Assembly candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The disclosure was made on Tuesday in Abuja by INEC National Commissioner for Voter Education and Publicity, Mohammed Haruna, […]

ADC, NDC submit presidential tickets on INEC nomination portal

July 1, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have confirmed that they have uploaded the details of their presidential candidates and running mates to the INEC nomination portal, marking another major step in preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The confirmations came on Wednesday as political parties continued to meet the Independent […]

Dickson Says NDC Granted Access to INEC Portal for 2027 Candidate Upload

June 30, 2026

National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, has announced that the party has been granted access to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal to upload the names of its candidates for the 2027 general elections despite an ongoing legal dispute over the party’s status. Dickson disclosed this in a statement […]

Atiku Alleges Plot to Exclude ADC From 2027 General Election

June 29, 2026

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that there are coordinated efforts to prevent his party from participating in the 2027 general election, warning that such actions could undermine Nigeria’s democratic process. The allegation was made on Monday in Abuja through a statement issued by his Senior Special […]

Dickson Insists NDC Remains Validly Registered, Vows to Appeal Court Ruling

June 28, 2026

National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has maintained that the party remains a legally recognised political platform despite a recent Federal High Court judgment in Lokoja, Kogi State. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, the former Bayelsa State governor said the party rejected the legal basis of the decision […]