Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest has entered a new phase with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) publishing a list of 18 presidential candidates and their running mates cleared to contest under 18 political parties. The publication brings greater clarity to a race that has been dominated for months by coalition-building, party primaries and speculation over […]
Aisha Yesufu says supporters of Peter Obi are preparing for the 2027 presidential election with a strategy that goes beyond rallies, social media campaigns and voter mobilisation: keeping watch over the ballot and the result at every stage of the collation process. Yesufu, a political activist and member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said […]
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LAGOS — The political contest ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election has taken another turn after Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi reignited the long-running dispute over the 2023 presidential election, insisting that he remains convinced he won the poll. Obi made the declaration during an interview with Arise News, where he also criticised […]
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A fresh legal battle over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential election has shifted toward a preliminary question: whether Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have provided enough evidence and have the legal standing to pursue the case. Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Akin Olujinmi, SAN, […]
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The political contest ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election may have entered a new phase, not because of a campaign rally or manifesto launch, but because of a prediction about what could happen four years after the next presidential election. Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari’s declaration that the All Progressives Congress (APC) could remain in power beyond […]
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LAGOS — With Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest steadily taking shape, a growing conversation is emerging over a question that could become central to the election: how much should Nigerians know about the people asking for their votes? The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and Middle Belt Forum (MBF) have backed calls […]
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ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged re-elected Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to turn his recent electoral victory into an opportunity for reconciliation, warning against using political power to stigmatise or victimise opponents. Tinubu gave the advice on Thursday when Adeleke visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in what was the first known […]
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OSOGBO, OSUN STATE — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken its final campaign push for the 2026 Osun governorship election to Osogbo, assembling senior national figures and governors in the state capital as the race enters its decisive stage. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum Hope […]
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Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has raised the political temperature ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, saying he would seek the attention of United States President Donald Trump if he believes the electoral process is compromised. Davido made the remark during a live online session with comedian Carter […]
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The political disagreement over comments made by Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has widened, drawing responses from senior government officials, youth groups, religious organizations and opposition figures, as debate intensifies over Nigeria’s economic situation and the role of faith leaders in national discourse. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike defended the administration […]
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As preparations intensify for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke has publicly appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure the electoral process remains credible, transparent, and free from manipulation. Speaking during a political rally attended by supporters, the governor warned that residents of Osun State would reject any attempt to undermine […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s educational qualifications have again become a topic of public discussion following the publication of his nomination documents for the 2027 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). However, a public policy analyst has argued that the debate should instead focus on governance rather than paperwork that already satisfies constitutional […]
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As political discussions ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election continue to gather momentum, former Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has voiced concerns over the country’s electoral environment, warning that public confidence in the democratic process could be weakened if urgent reforms are not implemented. Speaking during a live appearance on […]
