FCT polls: Wike says voters saw through ‘corn-and-groundnut’ campaign gimmicks
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the outcome of the just-concluded FCT area council elections shows that residents can clearly distinguish between the ruling party…
Opposition boycotts Kano by-elections as APC wins Rivers assembly seats
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday boycotted the by-elections for Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies in Kano State, citing…
FCT area council polls: PDP takes Gwagwalada, APC retains AMAC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clinched the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship seat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while the All Progressives Congress (APC) retained control of the Abuja…
FCT Polls: ADC faults Wike’s presence at polling units
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for visiting polling units during the FCT Area Council elections, describing his actions as…
Rivers assembly halts Fubara impeachment after Tinubu’s intervention
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Lawmakers resolved…
Coalition applauds Tinubu for swift assent to electoral act 2026 amendment
A coalition of over 80 civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, self-determination and public interest groups under the aegis of the Coalition for Good Governance (CCG) has commended President Bola Ahmed…
Tinubu signs electoral act 2026 amendment into law ahead of 2027 polls
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, days after the Independent National Electoral Commission released the timetable for the 2027 general elections. The signing…
Tinubu appoints Kaduna gov Renewed Hope ambassador, deputy DG for party mobilisation
President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment, which takes immediate…
Senate cuts election notice period to avoid 2027 polls clashing with Ramadan
The Senate has amended Clause 28 of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, reducing the statutory notice period for general elections from 360 days to 300 days. The…
‘APC ole!’: Minority caucus protests electoral bill changes
Opposition members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday condemned moves to amend Clause 60 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, sparking heated scenes on the floor of the chamber.…