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Court Adjourns Suit Challenging Jonathan’s 2027 Eligibility to May 15

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned proceedings in the suit challenging the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election following the absence of the plaintiff and his counsel in court. Justice Lifu fixed May 15, 2026, for the next hearing and warned that punitive costs […]

INEC to Deploy Over 1.4 Million Ad Hoc Staff for 2027 Elections

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has reaffirmed the critical role of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Nigeria’s democratic process, disclosing that the commission will mobilise more than 1.4 million ad hoc personnel for the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the disclosure while leading a high-powered delegation […]

NDC Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to Southern Nigeria

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria. The decision was reached during the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Saturday. Announcing the development on its official social media handle, the party stated: “NDC presidential ticket is zoned to the South!!” The party also disclosed that the presidential […]

Jonathan Says He Will Consult Widely on 2027 Bid as He Challenges Suit Seeking to Bar Him

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will consult widely over growing calls for him to contest the 2027 presidential election, even as he moves to challenge a suit seeking to bar him from participating in the race. Jonathan spoke on Thursday while receiving a delegation of youths under the aegis of the Coalition for […]

APC Rallies Behind Tinubu as Shettima Files Re-election Papers

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday submitted the nomination and expression of interest forms of President Bola Tinubu to national officers of the All Progressives Congress. Shettima submitted the forms at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja and urged APC governors and members of the National Assembly to support Tinubu’s re-election bid. […]

17 Reps Defect from ADC to NDC, One Joins APC Over Party Crisis

Seventeen members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing the party’s ongoing leadership crisis. In separate letters read at plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, the lawmakers attributed their defection to internal instability within the ADC. Their move follows the […]

ADC Releases 2026 Primary Election Timetable, Fixes Nomination Fees

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the 2026 primary elections, detailing key dates for nomination processes, screening, and internal party activities, as part of efforts to strengthen internal governance and compliance with electoral standards. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, said the schedule […]

Gov. Mohammed Defects from PDP to APM Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Bauchi State Governor, Mr. Bala Mohammed, has officially defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), alongside members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Tanimu Turaki-led executive. Mr. Mohammed announced his defection at the Bauchi Government House on Saturday, flanked by the APM National Chairman, Mr. Yusuf Dantalle, as well as other […]

Oyo Gov. Makinde meets Peter Obi, South-East leaders to discuss 2027 coalition

The Oyo State Governor, The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has held a closed-door meeting with a 2027 presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Party (ADC), Peter Obi. Accompanying Obi to the meeting, which took place at the Governor’s Office, were several former and serving political figures from the South-East. They include former Governor of […]

Faleke collects N100m APC presidential nomination forms for Tinubu, launching 2027 re-election bid

The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Hon. James Faleke, on Tuesday collected the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for President Bola Tinubu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) commenced the sale of forms for the forthcoming 2027 general elections. According to a post on the party’s X social media account, the exercise took place […]

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