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Adamawa Governor Fintiri dumps PDP for APC, hands ruling party 30-state stronghold

Paul Dada

4 weeks ago

"This decision is driven by the need to align with progressive forces that can deliver sustainable progress for our state,"…

Stop ‘Unwarranted Outrage:’ Presidency fires back at Opposition over Electoral Act

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 weeks ago

The Presidency also faulted what it described as a misunderstanding of the INEC Results Viewing Portal (IReV), noting that it…

INEC announces new dates for 2027 Presidential, Governorship Elections

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 weeks ago

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commission disclosed that the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on…

2027: Sarafa-Yusuf declares interest in Ogun APC governorship ticket

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 weeks ago

Sarafa-Yusuf said while agitations that the governorship ticket should be zoned to Ogun West in 2027 are legitimate and should…

Group accuses Kwankwaso of sponsoring online attacks

Paul Dada

4 weeks ago

The group alleged that Kwankwaso was manipulating youths groups to create chaos in Kano, citing instances of cyber bullying and…

12 Takeaways from New Electoral Act

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

But Section 49 now authorises the presiding officers “to separate the queue of male voters from that of female counterparts”…

Ogun guber race heats up as Iyabo Obasanjo slams Yayi’s ambition

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

She explained that it is not the best option for someone to enter a state just to grab the governorship…

Victory of APC candidates in Rivers by-election well-deserved, Fubara says

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

“I look forward to working with them and their colleagues in the Rivers State House of Assembly,” Fubara said.

2027: Tinubu’s form already paid for – Yilwatda

Paul Dada

1 month ago

“Today is one of the happiest moments in this party because we are seeing young men, youths from the state…

I was left lonely after APC sacked me as Chairman, but Wike gave me hope – Oshiomhole

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Reflecting on the period, Oshiomhole said despite leading the APC to victory in the presidential election against the then ruling…

Enugu govt fixes ₦150m mandatory advert permit for 2026, 2027 elections

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The ₦150 million permit grants political parties and candidates the right to deploy campaign materials and engage in visual promotions,…

FCT Polls: PDP heads to court over alleged irregularities

Paul Dada

1 month ago

The polls, organised to fill six chairmanship seats and 62 councillorship positions, recorded low voter turnout, with allegations of vote-buying…

Petitions trail APC congresses in Katsina

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Out of the 361 wards and 34 local government areas in the state, Mohammed-Ali noted that the number of petitions…

Committee dismisses claim of parallel APC ward/LG congresses in Benue

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Usman stated that there was only one committee authenticated by the APC National Working Committee (NWC) to conduct the exercise,…

Why Rivers by-election was successful – Stakeholders

Paul Dada

1 month ago

“There was no report of any death, casualty, or injury. It was peaceful all the way,” he added.

Wike speaks on FCT Area council elections

Paul Dada

1 month ago

The minister also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies for ensuring what he called a credible and…

Democracy vs Devotion: Ramadan blamed for FCT voter apathy

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Posting on X, he stated that holding elections during Ramadan contributed significantly to voter apathy in the FCT council polls…

Akpabio predicts APC landslide in 2027

Paul Dada

1 month ago

Akpabio said traditional rulers and key stakeholders in the area had reaffirmed their backing for Bola Tinubu and Umo Eno,…

National Assembly highlights key reforms in 2026 Electoral Act

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

According to him, the making of the new regime “is a collective work that involves nearly all critical stakeholders. The…

FCT: APC floors rivals in Kuje, wins chairmanship election

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Danjuma Shekwolo, has emerged winner of the Kuje Area Council chairmanship election…

FCT Polls endorse Tinubu’s Reforms, says APC Chairman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The APC chairman congratulated the five party chairmanship candidates who secured victory in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Kuje,…

INEC declares APC winner of Ungogo, Kano Municipal assembly by-elections

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

In Ungogo Constituency, the APC candidate, Aminu Sa’ad Sa’ad, secured 8,975 votes to clinch the seat. His closest rival, Shua’ibu…

INEC declares APC’s Ishaku winner of Bwari chairmanship election

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

Prof. Mohammed Nurudeen, the Returning Officer for Bwari chairmanship election, who announced the results on Sunday in Bwari, disclosed that…

FCT poll: PDP’s Kasim wins Gwagwalada chairmanship election

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

Prof. Philip Akpeni, the Returning Officer for Gwagwalada chairmanship election, who announced the results of the poll on Sunday in…

APC’s Bulabari clinches Assembly Seat in Rivers Bye-Election

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

According to the breakdown released at the collation centre, the African Action Alliance (AA) polled 46 votes, the APC secured…

Rivers by-election peaceful, orderly, says INEC

Paul Dada

1 month ago

He stated that the exercise had progressed without incidents of violence, describing the development as commendable and reassuring.

PDP suspends spokesman over alleged anti-party conduct

Paul Dada

1 month ago

During this period, Nyor is prohibited from taking part in any party activities at any level.

Sparse voter participation marks Kano by-election

Paul Dada

1 month ago

Observers, however, noted a strong presence of security personnel deployed across the area.

FCT election: AMAC chairman Maikalangu votes, lauds process

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

On his confidence regarding the outcome of the polls, the chairman expressed 100 per cent optimism of winning the poll,…

Rivers Bye-Elections: APC looks set for easy win as PDP, ADC sit out

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, warned that anyone who violates the movement restriction or causes trouble will be…

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