2027 Elections: INEC Sources Say No Political Party Met Initial Candidate Upload Deadline Before Extension

ABUJA, Nigeria — Fresh information from sources within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised questions over public claims that some political parties complied with the commission’s original deadline for submitting National Assembly candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to multiple officials familiar with the process, no registered political party—including the ruling […]

Peter Obi Reaffirms One-Term Presidency Promise, Says Four Years Are Enough to Reset Nigeria

As political conversations surrounding Nigeria’s 2027 general election continue to gain momentum, Labour Party presidential hopeful Peter Obi has renewed his commitment to serving only a single four-year term if elected president. The former Anambra State governor said he has no intention of seeking to remain in office beyond four years, arguing that effective leadership […]

Ganduje Questions Opposition’s Northern Strength Ahead of 2027 Presidential Race

As political conversations around Nigeria’s 2027 general election continue to gather momentum, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has argued that the opposition still faces a major challenge in securing widespread support across Northern Nigeria. Speaking during a public event in Kano over the weekend, Ganduje maintained that the […]

INEC Extends Continuous Voter Registration Deadline, Introduces Fully Online Registration for First-Time Voters

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a two-week extension of Nigeria’s nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, while also unveiling a new digital self-service registration platform designed to make voter registration more accessible for eligible Nigerians. The latest development is expected to give thousands of citizens who have not yet registered another opportunity […]

Ekiti 2026 Governorship Election: APC Victory Overshadowed by Violence, Vote Buying Allegations and Electoral Concerns

The 2026 Ekiti State governorship election ended with the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, but the exercise was marked by allegations of violence, voter inducement, intimidation and other irregularities that raised fresh concerns about Nigeria’s electoral process. The poll, conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), attracted voters across 2,445 polling units spread through […]