The Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Prince Laja Adeoye, on Wednesday urged opposition presidential candidates to unite behind Gov.Seyi Makinde’s presidential ambition in 2027. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has declared his intention to run for the presidency under the umbrella…
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dr Zainab Marwa as a governing board member of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing North-East geo-political zone. Marwa’s confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report of Committee on NDDC by Sen. Patrick Ndubueze (APC-Imo) at plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the report, Ndubueze said President…
The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) has fixed Aug. 8 for the conduct of the councillorship by-election in Obi Electoral Ward of Obi Local Government Area. The Chairman of the commission, Barr. Ayuba Wandai, announced this at a press briefing on Wednesday in Lafia. Wandai said that the by-election became necessary following the death…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned until July 16 a suit seeking to nullify the emergence of former Cross River Governor, Donald Duke, as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party for the 2027 general elections. Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the date after the plaintiff’s lawyer, Felix Ipogah, sought an adjournment…
A Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain in the South-East Zone, Mr Maxwell Igbokwe, has urged the party to swiftly resolve all outstanding primary disputes before INEC’s deadline for uploading candidates’ names. Igbokwe made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, on Tuesday. He said resolving the disputes promptly…
Mr Owolabi Bello, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Lagos West Senatorial District, says the party has commenced grassroots mobilisation and consultations across the district to strengthen its structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bello disclosed during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, on Tuesday. He said that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a self-service online voter registration platform for eligible first-time voters as part of efforts to improve accessibility, service delivery and citizens’ participation in the electoral process. Mallam Mohammed Abubakar-Sadiq, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Nasarawa State, disclosed this at a news briefing on Tuesday in Lafia. Abubakar-Sadiq…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) in Ebonyi has urged political parties and candidates for the 2027 general elections to prioritise workers’ welfare in their manifestos. The State Chairman of the Congress, Mr Chidi Igboji, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abakaliki on Tuesday. Igboji said that…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have joined forces to tackle election fraud ahead of the 2027 general election. The Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a sensitisation workshop for INEC staff themed “Corrupt-Free Election:…
Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State Deputy Governor and 2027 APC Governorship candidate in the state on Sunday said many politicians aspiring to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 lacked the vision required to transform Nigeria. Hamzat stated this while addressing members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen’s Forum during their visit to…
