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Kwankwaso Defends Obi’s One-Term Promise, Says Nigerians Should Trust Him

July 25, 2026

The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his commitment to serve only one four-year term if elected in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso said Obi’s public pledge should be trusted, insisting there was no reason for Nigerians to […]

Obi One Term: Kwankwaso Confirms Written 2027 Power Rotation Agreement

July 21, 2026

The vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has confirmed that he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, signed a written agreement committing Obi to serve only one four-year term if elected president in the 2027 general election. Kwankwaso said the arrangement goes beyond verbal assurances and forms part of the […]

Court Rejects Bid to Compel INEC to Recognise Turaki-Led PDP Leadership

July 17, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led interim National Working Committee (NWC) and the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Salim Ibrahim dismissed the suit, ruling that the […]

INEC Considers Mock Presidential Election, Technology Audit Ahead of 2027 Polls

July 17, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering conducting a mock presidential election alongside a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems as part of efforts to improve preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed the proposal while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, during […]

PDP Questions Bayelsa Stadium Project, Urges Focus on Jobs and Food Security

July 16, 2026

The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the proposed Bayelsa stadium project, calling on Governor Douye Diri’s administration to channel public resources towards tackling unemployment, hunger and poverty instead of embarking on what it described as a costly infrastructure venture. In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s Publicity […]

2027: Afenifere, Adebayo, Arabambi, Others Divided Over APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket

July 15, 2026

The decision by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to retain its APC Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2027 presidential election has continued to generate contrasting reactions from political leaders, socio-cultural organisations and stakeholders, with opinions split between prioritising competence and ensuring broader political inclusion. The renewed debate follows widespread expectations that President Bola Tinubu and Vice […]

ADC Leadership Dispute Deepens as Appeal Court Backs Order Against Mark-Led Congresses

July 14, 2026

The ADC leadership dispute has intensified after the Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld an earlier order preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Despite the ruling, the opposition party insisted that its candidates […]

Atiku, Peter Obi Welcome WAEC Fee Suspension as FG Halts Planned Increase

July 14, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi have welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination. The WAEC fee suspension followed widespread criticism […]

Federal High Court Grants Former Minister Uche Geoffrey Nnaji Bail After Six-Count Arraignment, Trial Set for September 21

July 13, 2026

ABUJA, July 13, 2026 — Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, on Monday pleaded not guilty to a six-count criminal charge after he was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The proceedings marked the formal commencement of the case against the former minister, with the court reading the […]

APC Says INEC Deadline Extension Exposes Opposition’s 2027 Readiness

July 12, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to extend the deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 general elections highlights the opposition’s lack of preparedness for the polls. In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party […]