Court Nullifies Pantami’s Ticket, Orders PDP Fresh Gombe Primary
Federal High Court in Gombe nullifies Prof. Isa Ali Pantami’s PDP governorship ticket, orders fresh primary election in line with party rules and electoral laws.
Category : Elections
APC Governors Split Over Wike Feud Ahead of 2027 Polls
The APC's 31 governors are divided into rival camps over FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, with some sympathetic and others opposed, ahead of the 2027 elections.
Canada Lists 3 Express Entry Routes for Foreigners Seeking PR
Canada outlines 3 Express Entry programmes for skilled workers seeking permanent residence: Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker, and Federal Skilled Trades.
US Expands Social Media Vetting to 3 More Visa Categories
From October 1, 2026, US visa applicants in the I, TN, and TD categories must set social media to public for mandatory online screening.
US Lists 3 Conditions for Green Card Without Job Offer
The US outlined three conditions foreign professionals must meet to qualify for a National Interest Waiver under the EB-2 visa, allowing self-petition for a Green Card without a job offer.
US Lists 5 Family Categories Eligible for Green Card Preference
The US government has published five family preference categories for Green Card applicants, covering relatives of citizens and permanent residents, with an adjustment of status route for those already in the US.
Anambra Challenges Peter Obi to Quit 2027 Presidential Race
Anambra State Government challenges Peter Obi to quit the 2027 presidential race, citing a 2006 letter showing workers were unpaid under his governorship.
US Citizenship Test: History and Why Applicants Must Take It
The US citizenship test, administered by USCIS, has evolved from oral exams in the 19th century to the current 2020 version. Learn its history and why applicants must pass it.
APC Urges Peter Obi to Quit 2027 Race Over Anambra Debt Claims
APC spokesman Dele Alake challenged Peter Obi's no-debt claim, citing Anambra State Government figures showing $123.77m external loans and unpaid wages during his tenure.
APC Wins 4 of 5 INEC By-Elections; Tinubu, Party Chairman React
The APC won four of five legislative by-elections conducted by INEC on September 19, 2026. National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda congratulated the winners and President Tinubu hailed the victories across Gombe, Kano, Delta, and Bauchi states.
APC wins 4 of 5 INEC by-elections across four states
APC won four of five INEC by-elections in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta. APM took Sakwa constituency. Low turnout, BVAS failures, and 47 arrests in Bauchi marked the polls.
UAE 2026 Visit Visa Sponsor Salary Requirements by Relation
UAE sets 2026 visit visa sponsor salary thresholds: AED 4,000 for first-degree relatives, AED 8,000 for second/third-degree, AED 15,000 for friends.
Ex-Minority Leader Rejected N250m for Obasanjo Third Term
Former Minority Leader Farouq Aliyu says he rejected N250 million to support Obasanjo's third-term bid; Masari and Ningi also refused millions.
APC Wins Kano Assembly Bye-Election with 22,890 Votes
INEC declares APC's Hussaini Yusuf Datti winner of Kano's Dawakin Kudu/Warawa State Constituency bye-election with 22,890 votes, defeating PRP, PDP, APP, and LP.
Primate Ayodele Warns Petrol Could Hit N2,500 in 2027
Primate Elijah Ayodele warns that voting the wrong candidate in 2027 will push petrol to N2,500, diesel to N3,000, and WAEC fees to N70,000, urging Nigerians to choose wisely.
2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Expand Battlegrounds, APC Targets 20 States
Ahead of 2027, Tinubu, Atiku, and Obi are expanding beyond 2023 wins. APC targets 20 states; Atiku's camp claims 28 states; Obi gains Kwankwaso.
Peter Obi disowns fake letter, says signature forged
Peter Obi rejects a viral letter addressed to the Obi of Onitsha, calling it 'entirely false, malicious' and a fabrication by 'mischievous elements.'
Australia Lists Only South Africa for Transit Without Visa
Australia's 2026 transit without visa list includes only one African country: South Africa. Diplomatic passport holders from 13 African nations face exclusions.
Canada Lists 10 Express Entry Occupations for Targeted Selection
Canada's IRCC published 10 occupational and language categories eligible for Express Entry category-based selection rounds, targeting healthcare, STEM, trade, education, transport, and French proficiency.
US Names 3 African Countries Eligible for E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
Only Ethiopia, Liberia, and Togo qualify for the US E-1 Treaty Trader visa among African nations, per the US Department of State's official list of 55 eligible countries.
Yayi's Stepmother Rejects Ekiti Origin Claims in Viral Video
Aminatu Abiola, stepmother of APC Ogun governorship candidate Solomon Adeola, denies he is from Ekiti State, saying she is ready to testify in court.
INEC Opens 2027 Election Recruitment Portal for Ad Hoc Staff
INEC opens INECPRES portal for 2027 election ad hoc staff recruitment, targeting 1.4 million workers across 176,000 polling units. Applications run Sept 18 to Nov 18, 2026.
US Denies Abbas UN Visa Again, Extends PA and PLO Restrictions
The US denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a UN General Assembly visa for a second year, extending restrictions on PA and PLO officials under the 2002 Middle East Peace Commitments Act.
2027: Utomi Leads Secret Opposition Candidate Talks
Pat Utomi's Political Commission will hold closed-door talks with eight opposition presidential candidates within two weeks to pick a single challenger to President Tinubu for the 2027 election.
March for Tinubu: 600 Supporters Rally in Lagos
The Azerbaijan Movement marched through Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos, with 600 supporters backing President Tinubu and APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
West African Youths Back Permanent Election Observer Network
West African youths endorsed WAYON as a permanent regional platform for young election observers at the Dakar conference, urging ECOWAS to adopt AI safeguards and legal reforms for youth political inclusion.
Australia Lists 36 Occupations for 482 Visa Exemption
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has released the list of 36 occupations exempt from the 482 visa employment restriction, covering senior corporate roles and medical specialists.
ADC's Rhodes-Vivour Challenges Hamzat's US Oath Allegiance
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour challenges APC's Obafemi Hamzat's Lagos governorship bid over alleged US oath of allegiance, citing tribunal testimony.
Fayose: Tinubu to Win 2027 Even If Atiku, Obi Unite
Former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose predicts President Tinubu will win the 2027 election, even if Atiku and Peter Obi run a joint ticket, citing South-West votes and economic progress.
2027: 123 Women Among 1,303 Senate Candidates
INEC's 2027 final list shows 123 women among 1,303 Senate candidates. Notable names include Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Iyabo Obasanjo, and Idiat Adebule. Gender gap persists.
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