Labour Party members in Oyo State have defected to the African Democratic Congress, citing mass-oriented policies and internal democracy as key reasons for the move ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Presidency has clarified President Bola Tinubu's careful approach to electronic transmission of election results, citing infrastructure concerns and ongoing economic reforms.
The Inter Party Advisory Council in Anambra State clarifies it has not issued any official statement urging political parties to boycott the August 28, 2026 local government elections.
Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi joined National Assembly protesters against Senate's rejection of electronic transmission of election results, bringing his medical doctor son to counter claims politicians shield families from civic action.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announces President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign the amended Electoral Act into law this month, following harmonization of legislative versions.
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan calls for mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results, urging INEC to partner with Starlink for nationwide connectivity ahead of 2027 polls.
Former VP Atiku Abubakar and Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde held a closed-door meeting with ex-President Ibrahim Babangida in Minna, focusing on ADC party structures and electronic transmission of election results.
Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi explains why he attended the Occupy NASS protest with his doctor son, criticizes APC's stance on electronic transmission, and compares economic conditions under Tinubu and Buhari.
The Nigerian Senate has amended the Electoral Act to allow electronic transmission of election results as the primary method, while retaining manual backup procedures for technical failures.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio reveals President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign the amended Electoral Act into law this February, following harmonization of Senate and House versions.
The Abure faction of the Labour Party has denounced Senator Nenadi Usman's takeover of the party's national secretariat in Abuja, alleging break-ins and vandalism during the incident.
The Nigerian Senate has approved real-time electronic transmission of election results to INEC's IReV portal, with Form EC8A serving as backup in case of transmission failures.
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai claims Senate President Godswill Akpabio is deliberately frustrating real-time electronic transmission of election results to preserve manipulation at collation centers.
Former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi protests at National Assembly for mandatory electronic transmission of election results, alleging APC fears losing elections.
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Celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest appointed Imo State Director of City Boy Movement, a youth political group supporting President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.
Hallie Marie Tobler, 22-year-old daughter of Republican Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson, was fatally stabbed in a murder-suicide attempt by her husband, leading to campaign suspension.
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai discloses ADC's 2027 presidential selection strategy, rejecting zoning for open primaries while criticizing Tinubu's administration and advocating electoral reforms.
Former Sports Minister Solomon Dalung questions President Tinubu's legacy and governance, as ADC prepares to challenge APC in 2027 elections amid mixed public reactions.
Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, JIBWIS leader, calls for removal of INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, citing past legal writings and alleged anti-Muslim comments as threats to electoral integrity.
APC chieftain Biodun Ajiboye argues Nigeria lacks technological infrastructure for real-time election result transmission, citing poor electricity and telecom networks.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi joined youth protesters at the National Assembly to oppose the removal of 'real-time' electronic transmission from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.
Nigeria Integrity Watch warns that mandatory real-time election results transmission could disenfranchise rural voters as Senate removes 'real-time' wording from Electoral Act amendment bill.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike commissions Majority FM 89.5 in Port Harcourt to disseminate political messages across Rivers State ahead of President Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign.
Abioro Athande Damilare, former NNPP senatorial candidate for Ogun West, resigns citing consultations, mentorship, and political realities. He expresses gratitude to party leadership.
Kwankwaso Support Group 2027 calls for a joint presidential ticket with Peter Obi, citing it as crucial to rescue Nigeria from current challenges amid mixed public reactions.
Dr Peter Adejoh, an ADC governorship aspirant in Benue state, argues that granting full autonomy to local governments is crucial for combating insecurity, citing poverty and unemployment as key drivers.
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, announces her intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election under the APC, marking her return to politics after years in academia.
Nigerian socialite Cubana Chiefpriest appointed Imo State Director of City Boy Movement, a youth group supporting President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, sparking mixed reactions online.
Political analyst Philip Danyola reveals how Mustapha Salihu's outreach to Governor Fintiri signals a strategic power struggle in Adamawa ahead of the 2027 elections, with ethnic calculations and elite alignments shaping the political landscape.
Nigeria's electoral body INEC has unveiled its 2026 election calendar, confirming off-cycle governorship polls in Ekiti and Osun, bye-elections in Kano and Rivers, and FCT Area Council elections.