Category: Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a major adjustment to the timetable for the 2027 general elections, moving the presidential and National Assembly polls to January 16, 2027, in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. The revised schedule was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, who explained that the changes became necessary following the introduction of a new legal framework governing electoral activities. According to the…

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ending weeks of speculation surrounding his political future. The governor announced his defection during a statewide broadcast on Friday, revealing that members of his cabinet and key stakeholders of the PDP in the state had moved with him to the APC. Fintiri said the decision followed extensive consultations with political allies and supporters, describing the move as one taken in the interest of Adamawa State and its people.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the dates for the purchase and submission of nomination forms ahead of its forthcoming Zonal Congress and National Convention, while also announcing a change of venue for the South-South Zonal Congress. In a press statement issued Tuesday in Abuja and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party said the new timeline for the purchase and submission of forms will now run from March 12 to March 23, 2026. The party clarified that the adjustment only affects the form…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for swiftly assenting to the Electoral Act 2026 within 24 hours of its passage by the National Assembly, describing the move as a decisive step toward credible and seamless elections in 2027. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group expressed confidence that the prompt presidential approval would enable the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately begin implementing new provisions contained in the amended electoral framework. TMSG said the…

The The Democratic Front (TDF) has accused former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el‑Rufai, of making what it described as spurious allegations against the Federal Government and the National Security Adviser in a calculated attempt to stir national anxiety and unrest. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group urged relevant authorities to allow the law to take its course following legal action reportedly instituted against the former governor. TDF described el-Rufai’s claims concerning the alleged importation of Thallium Sulphate a toxic…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that Nigeria’s newly amended Electoral Act 2026 will eliminate result manipulation and strengthen public confidence in the country’s electoral process. Akpabio made the remarks while speaking with journalists at the State House, Abuja, shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law in the presence of leaders of the National Assembly. According to the Senate President, the new legislation directly addresses one of Nigeria’s longstanding electoral challenges the alteration of results between polling units and collation centres…

The political landscape of Osun East witnessed a major shift as Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing the senatorial district, formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring a new political direction aimed at advancing development across the Ife/Ijesa axis. Addressing supporters and stakeholders, the two-term lawmaker described the decision as a defining moment driven by the need for renewed political alignment, equitable representation, and stronger collaboration to accelerate regional progress. Speaking on behalf of National Assembly members from the district, Fadahunsi…

Distinguished Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi and four other members of the National Assembly on Saturday formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, alongside thousands of their supporters. The defectors included Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), Omirin Olusanya (Ijesa South Federal Constituency), Wole Oke (Ijesa North Federal Constituency), and Taofeek Ajilesoro (Ife Central Federal Constituency). They were formally received into the APC by party leaders, officials, and supporters at a grand reception held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Nigeria’s Minister…

Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has officially announced February 20, 2027, as the date for the country’s next presidential election. The announcement was made on Friday in Abuja by INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, during a press briefing where he disclosed that preparations for the nationwide electoral exercise had already commenced. According to the commission, the presidential and National Assembly elections will be conducted simultaneously on February 20, 2027, in line with INEC’s electoral timetable aimed at ensuring efficient coordination and logistics. Amupitan further revealed that governorship…