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
INEC plans to revise the 2027 election timetable after criticism over dates coinciding with Ramadan, as political parties demand clarity on key electoral activities.
The Peoples Democratic Party candidate Mohammed Kasim has been declared winner of the Gwagwalada Area Council election in Abuja, defeating the ruling APC by over 4,000 votes according to INEC results.
INEC declares APC's Ukalikpe Napoleon winner of Ahoada East State Constituency II bye-election in Rivers State, securing 3,980 votes in a peaceful poll.
Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu narrowly escaped injury as violence erupted at an APC congress in Ethiope West, Delta State, with reports of attacks by suspected thugs and political tensions linked to state figures.
Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu escaped unharmed after violence erupted at an APC congress in Delta State, with thugs attacking party members and causing injuries.
The Obidient movement has raised fresh concerns about a malfunction in INEC's IREV portal during FCT area council elections, claiming results are not displaying despite uploads. Dr Yunusa Tanko urges supporters to monitor collation closely.
Christopher Maikalangu, APC chairmanship candidate in Abuja, secured 229 votes at his polling unit, far ahead of rivals, as INEC declares results amid ongoing council elections.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged as the dominant party in available polling units within the Presidential Villa during the FCT Area Council election, with results showing low voter turnout.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has started uploading results from the Abuja area council elections to its IREV portal, with initial results emerging on Saturday, February 21.
In the FCT Area Council elections, the APC and ADC split votes equally at a polling unit in Karu, with low voter turnout reported. Security agencies confirmed a peaceful process across Abuja.
Results from the Federal Capital Territory local government elections are being released as voting concluded. Voters elected chairpersons and councillors across six area councils.
The African Democratic Congress has claimed an early win in the FCT Area Council elections, defeating the APC at a polling unit in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, with low voter turnout noted.
Edwin Chukwujekwu, an Anambra state indigene, has been elected Assistant Secretary of the APC Bolari East Ward in Gombe through consensus during the party's ward congress.
Prominent Northern lawmaker Senator Binos Yaroe has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing worsening internal crises at the national level as his reason for departure.
Kano's political landscape heats up as NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf face off in state assembly by-elections, marking the first test under the new Electoral Act 2026.