Nasarawa Deputy Speaker Dumps PDP for APC
Nasarawa State Deputy Speaker Muhammad Adamu Oyanki has defected from PDP to APC during a visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule, marking a political shift ahead of 2027 elections.
Category : Elections
Senate: Electronic Election Results Transmission Not Scrapped
Senate President Godswill Akpabio clarifies that electronic transmission of election results remains in law, debunking social media claims of its removal during Electoral Act amendment.
Senate Denies Rejecting Electronic Transmission of Results
Senate President Godswill Akpabio clarifies misleading reports, confirming electronic transmission remains in Electoral Act amendments ahead of 2027 elections.
Atiku Told to Quit Politics, Become Elder Statesman
Muhammed Basil, a PDP House of Representatives member from Adamawa, calls on former VP Atiku Abubakar to step aside from active politics and assume an elder statesman role as Nigeria gears up for the 2027 elections.
Councillors Forum Backs Tinubu for 2027 Re-election
The National Councillors Forum of Nigeria has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, citing grassroots reforms and development achievements under his administration.
INEC Voter Register Cleanup and New Parties for 2027
INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan reveals nationwide voter register cleanup to address duplicates, underage voters, and deceased persons ahead of 2027 elections, plus updates on new political party registrations.
Two Northern Senators Exit PDP for APC Ahead of 2027 Elections
Senators Haruna Manu and Shuaibu Lau from Taraba State have defected from PDP to APC, deepening the opposition party's crisis in the North-East region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
INEC Ready for 2027 Elections Amid NASS Delays
Nigeria's electoral commission announces completion of 2027 election timetable while awaiting National Assembly's passage of amended Electoral Act.
Celebrities Saheed Balogun, 9ice Back Tinubu's Re-election
Veteran actor Saheed Balogun, singer 9ice, and social media personality Lege Miami lead APC supporters in endorsing President Tinubu's second term, praising economic reforms like fuel subsidy removal and naira floatation.
Trump Urges Republicans to Nationalize US Elections
Former President Donald Trump advocates for federal oversight of US elections, citing state-level issues and ongoing investigations in Georgia ahead of midterms.
Oshiomhole: Electoral Fraud Is Democracy's Worst Crime
Former Edo Governor Adams Oshiomhole condemns electoral fraud as democracy's gravest offence, warning against vote buying and result manipulation ahead of 2027 polls.
Obi Cubana Defends Political Appointment for 2027 Elections
Businessman Obi Cubana addresses criticism over his appointment as South East Zonal Coordinator for pro-APC City Boy Movement ahead of 2027 elections, reaffirming commitment to national unity.
Seyi Tinubu Appoints Obi Cubana for 2027 Elections
Seyi Tinubu has formally appointed businessman Obi Cubana as Southeast Regional Director for the City Boy Movement, a pro-Tinubu youth group. A viral video shows the presentation ceremony and their rendition of Tinubu's campaign anthem.
Tinubu Urged to Sack Two Ministers Ahead of 2027 Polls
APC League of Democrats pressures President Tinubu to remove Finance Minister Wale Edun and Minister of State Doris Uzoka-Anite, citing economic sabotage and threat to party's 2027 election chances.
Atiku Told to Support Peter Obi for ADC 2027 Ticket
Former VP Atiku Abubakar faces calls to endorse Peter Obi as ADC's 2027 presidential candidate, sparking debate among Obidient supporters over party loyalty.
APC Denies Plans to Replace Shettima as Vice President in 2027
APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has dismissed media speculation about replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima on the 2027 ticket, calling such reports premature and baseless.
Yusuf's Defection: Loyalty Dead in Nigerian Politics
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's controversial shift from NNPP to APC raises questions about loyalty, mentorship, and political betrayal in Nigeria's political landscape ahead of 2027 elections.
APC Leader: Dropping Shettima Could Hurt 2027 Election Chances
A prominent APC chieftain from Anambra State cautions the party against replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima with a Northern Christian ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning it could weaken party prospects and disrupt strategic alliances.
Shari'ah Council Rejects 2027 Elections Under INEC Chairman
The Supreme Council for Sharia Law in Nigeria demands INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan's resignation, warning Muslims won't accept elections under his leadership. The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria defends his constitutional rights.
Kano Senator Demands Return of Party Vehicles After Defection
Senator Rufai Sani Hanga directs former NNPP local government chairmen in Kano Central to immediately return official vehicles following their defection to APC, sparking political reactions.
NNPP Denies Kwankwaso-APC Defection Talks for 2027
The New Nigeria People's Party has dismissed reports that Rabiu Kwankwaso negotiated defection to APC, calling them deliberate lies to undermine his political influence.
Kwankwaso Delays ADC Move Over Obi's 2027 Ticket
Rabiu Kwankwaso postpones defection to ADC amid uncertainty about Peter Obi's presidential candidacy. Northern leaders advise caution as Obasanjo brokers alliance for 2027 elections.
ADC's 2027 Strategy Against Tinubu and APC
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf discusses how the African Democratic Congress could orchestrate an upset in Nigeria's 2027 elections against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC through strategic coalition-building.
Shettima's Role in Tinubu's 2027 Election Chances Analyzed
Political commentator Omotayo Yusuf assesses Vice President Kashim Shettima's political weight in Northern Nigeria and its impact on President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.
CJID Trains INEC Officials on Combating Election Misinformation
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development partners with INEC to train officials on media information literacy and fact-checking ahead of the February 21 Area Council election in Abuja.
INEC Recognizes Nenadi Usman-Led Labour Party After Court Order
The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially listed Nenadi Usman as Labour Party chairperson following a Federal High Court directive, intensifying the party's leadership crisis.
Ex-Ondo First Lady Supports Peter Obi for 2027 Election
Betty Akeredolu, former Ondo State first lady, declares support for Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid and announces her own senatorial ambition for Imo East.
Obi Ally Ife Salako Quits Labour Party for ADC
Ife Salako, the Lagos State coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has resigned from the Labour Party and announced his move to the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.
APC Chieftain: North Uncomfortable with Christian-Christian Ticket
APC chieftain Farouk Aliyu warns that a Christian-Christian presidential ticket would alienate Muslim voters in Northern Nigeria, arguing the region's demographics favor Muslim candidates.
Court Nullifies PDP Ibadan Convention, Bars Turaki Leadership
The Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the PDP national convention held in November 2025, barring Kabiru Turaki's leadership and recognizing a caretaker committee as the legitimate NWC.
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