The Independent National Electoral Commission will conduct Area Council elections in the FCT and bye-elections in Rivers and Kano states on February 20, 2026, as a strategic test of the new electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Unknown persons attempted to set fire to an INEC building under renovation in Abuja, just days before the FCT Council elections. Police responded swiftly, extinguishing the blaze and ensuring security.
ADC chieftain Kelly Agaba denounces the City Boys Movement as out of touch, advocating for the Village Boys' focus on empowerment and voter protection ahead of the 2027 elections.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared Friday, February 20, 2026, a work-free day in Abuja to enable residents to travel and vote in the Area Council elections, with movement restrictions from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
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Southeast political stakeholder Dumebi Ifeanyichukwu declares Imo State's support for President Tinubu's electoral reforms, emphasizing the need for stronger democratic systems and constructive dialogue.
Godson Nemieboka, AA chairmanship candidate in AMAC, withdraws from the FCT election and backs APC's Christopher Zakka, citing strategic consolidation to prevent political fragmentation.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has declared her candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections, marking a dramatic political shift amid her ongoing feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The All Progressives Congress has indefinitely postponed ward, local government, and state congresses in Abia State, citing ongoing consultations and administrative preparations for the 2027 elections.
Violence erupted during an APC ward congress in Ondo State, resulting in two fatalities and three injuries. Political thugs attacked party members, including the state chairman's brother, prompting a police response to restore order.
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President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, introducing provisions for electronic transmission of election results with manual backup options in cases of network failure.
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Bill into law, introducing safeguards for manual result collation if electronic transmission fails. He praised the National Assembly for a smooth legislative process.
The Independent National Electoral Commission clarifies that results for the 2026 FCT Area Council elections will not be transmitted in real time, explaining BVAS uploads occur only after voting and counting.
Former presidential aspirant Adamu Garba has dismissed social media rumours of leaving the APC, reaffirming his commitment to the ruling party as the 2027 elections approach.
Julius Adamu, PDP chairmanship candidate in Bwari Area Council, has withdrawn to support APC's Joshua Ishaku Musa ahead of Saturday's FCT elections. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reaffirmed his commitment to supporting candidates aligned with President Tinubu.
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Deputy Spokesperson Philip Agbese downplays the opposition walkout during the Electoral Amendment Bill debate, labeling it a recognized global parliamentary tool rather than a democratic threat.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law following its passage by the National Assembly.
Mike Igini, former INEC Electoral Commissioner, warns that the newly passed Electoral Act 2026, allowing manual result tabulation during network failures, could endanger the lives of presiding officers, who are often youth corpers, by sparking violent dis
Dr Chima Amadi, an APP governorship hopeful in Imo state, has issued a stern warning against any plot to manipulate the 2027 election, urging grassroots mobilisation and calling on INEC to ensure transparency.
Hoodlums violently disrupted an APC stakeholders' meeting in Akure, assaulting the party chairman, an NDDC commissioner, and others. The attackers reportedly opposed upcoming party congresses, creating chaos and injuries.
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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized the reported tear-gassing of Nigerian citizens peacefully demanding electoral reforms, warning such actions undermine democracy and public trust in governance.
The Nigerian Senate has amended the Electoral Act, reducing the election notice period from 360 to 300 days to prevent the 2027 polls from coinciding with Ramadan, citing concerns over voter turnout and inclusivity.
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 following a heated session over Clause 60. The bill repeals and re-enacts the 2022 Electoral Act.
Tempers flared in Nigeria's House of Representatives as opposition members staged a walkout, chanting 'APC ole' (APC thieves) after a controversial motion to rescind the Electoral Act Amendment bill passed in December 2025.
A supporter of the ruling APC party was cautioned for spraying naira notes on musician Dauda Rarara during President Tinubu's visit to Adamawa State, sparking outrage over selective law enforcement.
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Prophet Isa El-Buba was tear-gassed at Nigeria's National Assembly while protesting for electronic transmission of election results, sparking tensions over electoral transparency and democratic rights.
Civil society groups returned to the National Assembly, demanding mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026, and the removal of manual collation.
Businessman Isaac Fayose predicts President Bola Tinubu will face overwhelming defeat in the 2027 election, framing it as a battle between wealthy 'City Boys' and grassroots 'Village Boys' supporting Peter Obi.
The National Assembly reconvenes to review INEC's 2027 election dates that conflict with Ramadan, with a proposed new date of February 13 emerging amid mixed reactions from religious leaders.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit seeking the deregistration of several political parties over alleged constitutional breaches. The case involves INEC and five parties including ADC.
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The Obidient Movement has responded to celebrity socialite Cubana Chief Priest's declaration that he will oppose Peter Obi's 2027 presidential ambitions, dismissing his influence as minimal in politics.
