INEC pledges electronic transmission of Ekiti poll results
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, on Monday reiterated the body’s preparedness for the conduct of a credible, transparent and inclusive election that would reflect the…
Makinde-backed PDP releases timetable for 2027 elections, candidate nomination
A Peoples Democratic Party faction backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2026/2027 general elections and candidate nomination processes. The…
Lagos 2027: Yoruba group backs Hamzat, seeks indigene as deputy
The Isokan Yoruba Group has endorsed Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 governorship election. The group, in a statement on Monday in Lagos, also urged the All…
Obi, Kwankwaso formally join NDC
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, have officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Both political figures…
Nigeria summons South African envoy over citizen safety concerns
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria has invited the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to a meeting at its Abuja headquarters to address rising concerns about the treatment…
ADC pegs presidential form at N100m, releases timetable for primaries
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, pegging the presidential nomination form at N100 million. The ADC National Publicity…
NDLEA arrests two grandpas for drug trafficking in Abia, Ekiti
An 83-year-old grandfather, Pa John Ofiel and a 78-year-old grandpa, Ogunjobi Samuel, were among the suspects arrested in ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit drug traffickers and dealers by operatives of…
Peter Obi announces exit from ADC
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal disputes, court cases, and what he described as a toxic political…
President Tinubu to embark on a Three-Nation trip
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja Saturday on visits to Kenya, Rwanda and France. Presidential adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement notes that President Tinubu’s first…
May Day: Tinubu declares commitment to defeat insecurity, poverty
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to tackling insecurity and poverty, describing both challenges as critical obstacles to achieving decent work and sustainable national development. The…