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Sowore Asks Tinubu to Approve Presidential Villa for Campaign Inauguration, Seeks Support for 5,000 People

The African Action Congress says granting its request would demonstrate fairness and equal treatment of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The African Action Congress (AAC), the party fielding Omoyele Sowore as its presidential candidate, has asked President Bola Tinubu to approve the use of the Presidential Villa in Abuja for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council. In a letter dated October … Continue reading Sowore Asks Tinubu to Approve Presidential Villa for Campaign Inauguration, Seeks Support for 5,000 People

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Tinubu Reappoints Bala Bila as INEC Commissioner, Nominates Six Others Ahead of 2027

President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr Bala Bila as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and nominated six other officials to fill vacant positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development was announced on Friday, October 16, in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. The nominations cover four National Commissioner positions and … Continue reading Tinubu Reappoints Bala Bila as INEC Commissioner, Nominates Six Others Ahead of 2027

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INEC Raises Alarm Over Fake Governorship Candidates in Six States Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake online publication claiming to contain a special announcement about governorship candidates in six states ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission identified the affected states as Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano, describing the circulating publication as false and insisting that it did not originate from the electoral body. INEC issued … Continue reading INEC Raises Alarm Over Fake Governorship Candidates in Six States Ahead of 2027 Elections

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‘A lunatic’: Wike threatens to stop Amaechi from campaigning in Rivers for calling Edo voters ‘mad people’

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, as a “thief” and a ‘’lunatic.” Wike vowed to do everything within his power to prevent former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi from becoming Nigeria’s president. Speaking to journalists after a brief meeting with FCT area council chairmen in Abuja, Wike slammed Amaechi  over his … Continue reading ‘A lunatic’: Wike threatens to stop Amaechi from campaigning in Rivers for calling Edo voters ‘mad people’

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2027 Elections: INEC Reviews Supreme Court Ruling That Could Affect Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is reviewing the implications of a recent Supreme Court judgment that upheld key provisions of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while speaking on the commission’s preparations for the 2027 elections. The Supreme Court had ruled on provisions of the Electoral Act dealing with political party membership registers … Continue reading 2027 Elections: INEC Reviews Supreme Court Ruling That Could Affect Candidates

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Atiku Demands Breakdown of NNPC’s ₦11.2tn Receivables, Questions Tinubu Campaign Funding

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded a detailed explanation of the ₦11.2 trillion recorded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) as receivables from the Federation in its 2025 financial accounts. Atiku also questioned the government over expenditure on the protection of Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure and called for greater transparency regarding contracts and payments … Continue reading Atiku Demands Breakdown of NNPC’s ₦11.2tn Receivables, Questions Tinubu Campaign Funding

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INEC to Brief Nigerians as 2027 Elections Enter 100-Day Countdown

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to brief Nigerians and key stakeholders on Tuesday, October 6, as preparations for the 2027 general elections enter the final 100-day countdown. The commission will hold a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja to provide an update on its readiness for the elections. According to INEC, the briefing will focus on important aspects of … Continue reading INEC to Brief Nigerians as 2027 Elections Enter 100-Day Countdown

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2027: Tinubu, Obi, Atiku make final list of 18 presidential candidates as 4,862 battle for 469 national assembly seats

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has published the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 16, 2027 general elections, formally setting the stage for a crowded presidential contest. The list, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, and released in Abuja on Saturday, features 18 presidential candidates sponsored by different political parties. President Bola Tinubu of the … Continue reading 2027: Tinubu, Obi, Atiku make final list of 18 presidential candidates as 4,862 battle for 469 national assembly seats

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