Prominent opposition figures including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have condemned President Bola Tinubu's newly signed Electoral Act 2026, criticizing the legislative process and raising concerns about democratic integrity.
Opposition leaders from ADC and NNPP call for immediate amendments to the recently signed Electoral Act 2026, citing objectionable provisions during a press conference in Abuja.
The African Democratic Congress and New Nigeria Peoples Party have rejected the Electoral Act 2026, calling it anti-democratic and vowing to use all constitutional means to resist its implementation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ikenna Iyiegbu, brother of businessman Obi Cubana, declares intention to contest for House of Representatives under APGA in 2027 elections, sparking reactions about his political alignment.
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has opened up about his closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, emphasizing personal friendship over political alliance speculation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a leading PDP governorship aspirant in Oyo State, has reaffirmed his intention to contest the 2027 election, emphasizing party unity and confidence in PDP's role in Nigeria's democracy.
Adamawa State House of Assembly Speaker Bathiya Wesley and eight lawmakers resign from PDP, citing internal crisis. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri is reportedly set to defect to APC, weakening PDP ahead of 2027 elections.
Former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso met Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan, describing it as a courtesy call amid growing talk of opposition alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The 2026 FCT council elections in AMAC reveal low voter turnout and strategic mobilisation, offering critical lessons for Nigeria's 2027 general elections amid evolving electoral dynamics.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State is reportedly finalizing plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, following extensive consultations and a Ramadan Iftar with APC leaders.
Actor-politician Kenneth Okonkwo accuses government agents of orchestrating a violent attack on Peter Obi and ADC leaders in Edo State, calling it an assassination attempt and political genocide.
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi and African Democratic Congress leaders reportedly came under armed attack in Benin City, Edo State, with shots fired at a gate and vehicles destroyed.
INEC reports voter turnout in the 2026 FCT area council elections reached 14%, an improvement from 9.4% in 2022, with 239,210 voters participating out of 1.68 million registered.
Nigeria's House of Representatives is pushing a constitutional amendment to allow over 10 million Nigerians abroad to vote in the 2027 elections, citing their $20 billion annual remittances and investments.
As Nigeria nears the 2027 general elections, the country's reliance on outdated 2006 census data raises concerns about skewed representation and resource allocation, undermining democratic legitimacy.
The Obidient Movement has rejected AMAC election results, alleging violence, intimidation, and manipulation led to APC's victory. National Coordinator Dr. Tanko Yunusa demands immediate investigation into electoral conduct.
Oyo State PDP governorship aspirant Olufemi Ajadi meets local government chairmen, promising to build on Governor Seyi Makinde's achievements if elected in 2027, emphasizing continuity and grassroots support.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria has called on the National Assembly to mandate real-time transmission of election results to restore voter trust and legitimacy.
The Peoples Democratic Party has launched a legal challenge against the APC's victory in FCT area council elections, citing widespread irregularities and voter intimidation while INEC reports low turnout.
Peter Obi's aide dismisses reports of security agency surveillance, asserting the former presidential candidate has no criminal record while warning of potential intimidation tactics ahead of the 2027 elections.
Nigeria's National Assembly enacts Electoral Act 2026 with strict penalties including mandatory 2-year imprisonment for RECs withholding documents, financial autonomy for INEC, and higher campaign spending limits.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar issues a nationwide warning about Nigeria's democracy, citing low voter turnout in FCT elections and accusing President Tinubu's administration of suppressing opposition voices.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 20 suspects for electoral fraud during FCT council elections, recovering over N17 million linked to vote buying and obstruction of officers.
Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo of the APC has been declared winner of the 2026 Kuje area council chairmanship election in Abuja's FCT, securing victory with 17,269 votes and a margin of 1,445 votes over PDP's Zakwoyi Danlami.
The APC secured five chairmanship seats in the FCT area council elections, with PDP winning Gwagwalada. INEC detailed vote counts and winners across all six councils.
The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom affirms Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo's constitutional right to contest Ogun State's 2027 governorship, praising her pedigree and advocating for women's inclusion in leadership.
Christopher Maikalangu of the APC has been declared winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship election, defeating Peter Obi's ally Moses Paul in a closely watched contest.
The All Progressives Congress has been declared winner of the Kano Municipal and Ungogo State Assembly bye-elections, marking the first electoral test under the recently signed Electoral Act 2026.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared APC candidate Daniel Nuhu as the winner of the Kwali Area Council chairmanship election, with 17,032 votes against PDP's Haruna Pai.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Bwari Area Council chairmanship election in Abuja, following the announcement by the returning officer o