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Edo LG Election: APC Sweeps 18 Chairmanship, 192 Councillorship Seats

July 12, 2026

The Edo LG election concluded with the All Progressives Congress (APC) securing all 18 local government chairmanship positions and the 192 councillorship seats contested across the state. The results were officially announced on Sunday by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). Addressing journalists in Benin, EDSIEC Chairman, Mr. Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, said the commission successfully […]

North Votes 2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Intensify Battle for Northern Support

July 12, 2026

As preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election gather momentum, North votes 2027 have become the focal point of political calculations, with leading contenders and their allies positioning themselves to secure influence across the region. Political conversations in Abuja have increasingly centred on the North’s electoral significance, following a public exchange between former Kano State Governor […]

APM Opens Defection Talks With Senators, Reps Ahead of 2027 Elections

July 10, 2026

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has confirmed that it is engaging serving senators, members of the House of Representatives and other political leaders across Nigeria over possible defections, as APM defections 2027 discussions gather momentum ahead of the next general election. The announcement comes amid increasing political realignments, with parties seeking to strengthen their structures […]

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 […]