Election victories do not always mark the end of a political contest. In Nigeria, candidates who are declared winners at the polls can still face months of legal challenges before their mandates are finally settled. Election petitions have become one of the most influential stages of the democratic process, with the power to overturn results, […]
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 […]
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As political campaigns intensify ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, concerns over election security and political violence have moved to the forefront, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) urging greater international attention to the electoral process. The APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, has appealed to the British High Commission and other […]
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Nigeria’s electoral body has confirmed that it has received more than half of the funds earmarked for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, a development it says is enabling early preparations for one of the country’s biggest democratic exercises. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosed that it has so far received over ₦500 […]
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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 […]
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Nigeria’s political space has entered a new period of uncertainty following a major court ruling that could reshape the country’s opposition structure and influence future electoral battles. A Federal High Court ruling ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties from the register of […]
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Nigeria’s political landscape is increasingly being shaped not only by ballot boxes but also by courtrooms, as election petitions continue to play a major role in determining political outcomes, public trust, and the future direction of democracy. Over the years, defeated candidates and political parties have turned to the judiciary to challenge election results, making […]
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has pledged to strengthen development efforts and improve the quality of life of residents after securing a second term mandate in the 2026 governorship election. The governor made the commitment after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared him the winner of the election, describing the victory as a […]
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Professor Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election after securing the highest number of votes in the keenly watched contest. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Faduyile as the winner following the conclusion of the election process across the six local […]
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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 […]
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Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has secured a major victory at the polling unit of Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, during the state’s governorship election, reinforcing the strong support base of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the area. The result, announced by the Presiding Officer, Mrs Elizabeth Oregbemeh, showed that Oyebanji received 164 […]
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Nollywood actor and filmmaker Emeka Ike has taken legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the alleged unauthorised release of his voter registration details. The actor filed the suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja on […]
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African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reacted strongly to a Federal High Court decision ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sowore described the ruling as a setback for democratic participation, arguing that removing political parties that have already […]
