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Ughelli South Constituency Still Missing 11 Years After Court Victory Despite INEC Restorations

June 27, 2026

The restoration of 22 previously suppressed state constituencies by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has renewed calls for the reinstatement of Ughelli South constituency restoration in Delta State, with stakeholders questioning why the area remains excluded despite longstanding court judgments ordering its return. On June 10, 2026, INEC announced the restoration of 22 state […]

Opposition Legal Battles Could Reshape Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Election

June 27, 2026

The growing Opposition legal battles involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are emerging as a significant factor ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election, with ongoing court cases raising questions about the stability of key opposition platforms before campaigns gather momentum. The Federal High Court in Lokoja recently set aside […]

PRP Debunks Claim That Kwankwaso Bought 69 Nomination Forms

June 23, 2026

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has rejected claims that Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, purchased 69 nomination forms through its platform in Kano State, describing the allegation as false and politically driven. The controversy followed allegations by an individual presented as the PRP Kano State chairman, who claimed that multiple nomination […]

Ekiti 2026 Poll May Be Best in State History, Says Deputy Governor Afuye

June 20, 2026

The Ekiti State Deputy Governor and deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, has commended voters for their strong turnout during the state’s governorship election, describing the exercise as a sign of growing democratic maturity. Mrs Afuye also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for what […]

SDP Dismisses Withdrawal Claims, Reaffirms Participation in Ekiti Governorship Poll

June 20, 2026

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has rejected reports claiming it has withdrawn from the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20, describing the claims as false, misleading, and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Araba Aiyenigba, the SDP insisted that its governorship candidate, Amb. Isaac […]

City Boy Movement, FCT APC Target 42,000 Volunteers for 2027 Elections

June 19, 2026

The City Boy Movement has entered a strategic partnership with the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as both groups intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The alliance is expected to drive voter registration, youth engagement and community-based political participation, with an ambitious target of recruiting more than […]

NDC Rejects Viral Candidate Lists for Imo, Abia, Anambra Polls

June 19, 2026

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed as fake and unauthorized several candidate lists currently circulating on social media ahead of elections in Imo, Abia, Anambra and other affected states. The party said the circulating documents did not originate from its national headquarters and warned members and supporters against treating them as authentic. The clarification […]

NDC Exempts Obi, Kwankwaso from Anti-Defection Oath

June 18, 2026

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has clarified that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will not be required to sign the party’s newly introduced loyalty affidavit, despite the constitutional provision backing the policy for candidates contesting on its platform. The decision has sparked political debate as the party continues to defend […]

Secondus Alleges Plot to Weaken Opposition, Says Ruling Party Wants ‘Coronation’ in 2027

June 17, 2026

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has accused the ruling party of attempting to weaken opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections through what he described as judicial actions targeting political competitors. Secondus made the allegation while reacting to a recent Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration […]

Oshiomhole Clarifies Remarks, Denies Alleging Signature Forgery in Natasha Suspension

June 17, 2026

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, has denied alleging that signatures were forged during the suspension process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that his comments were misrepresented in public reports. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North under the All Progressives Congress (APC), clarified his position in a statement issued on Monday, following […]