2027 elections

The Digest: The National Assembly will reconvene plenary on Tuesday, February 17, cutting short its recess to consider shifting the 2027 presidential election date from February 20 to February 13, sources have disclosed. The move aims to address concerns that the original date falls within...

The Digest: Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressing confidence in victory. Speaking at the OBIDIENT Conference in Uyo, Obi alleged he left the...

The Digest: The North Central Youths Support Group for Tinubu has inaugurated its national and state executives in Abuja, vowing to mobilise five million votes for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Director-General Comrade Abdullahi Muhammed Jemil declared the target at the ceremony...

The Digest: As controversy rages over INEC's 2027 election dates coinciding with Ramadan, historical precedent shows the electoral body has shifted dates before in response to religious concerns. In 2003, INEC initially fixed governorship and state assembly elections for April 19, Holy...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its leading figure, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have taken opposing positions on INEC's 2027 election timetable. The ADC welcomed the early release of dates, presidential polls February 20, governorship March 6, describing it as...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified the rationale behind the 2027 election dates following stakeholder concerns about possible clashes with national holidays and observances. In a statement by National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC explained...

The Digest: Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has cautioned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against dismissing the growing influence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Appearing on Channels TV's Politics Today...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing social media backlash after announcing that the 2027 general elections will fall within the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Chairman Joash Amupitan fixed presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has declared that opposition must remain resolute in unseating President Bola Tinubu's government in 2027, following an alleged security agency attempt to detain him at Abuja Airport. Addressing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the 2027 general elections, fixing Presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, and Governorship and State Assembly elections for March 6, 2027. Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed as "beer-parlour tales" allegations by ex-Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose that he negotiated the ADC vice-presidential ticket with Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde during their separate visits to former military president Ibrahim Babangida...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a proposed budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan submitted the proposal on Thursday to the joint Senate and House Committee on Electoral Matters at...

The Digest: Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against fielding a northern presidential candidate in 2027, warning it would be difficult to convince southern voters. Speaking in Kano, Amaechi advised the party to consider...

Arik Air flight W3 740, a Boeing 737-700 operating from Lagos to Port Harcourt, made a safe emergency diversion to Benin Airport on Wednesday following an in-flight engine anomaly. Video footage circulating on social media captures the tense touchdown moment, with passengers audibly praying as...

The Digest: Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has declared that Nigeria will not progress until it finds leaders willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. In an interview, she stated the country's challenges stem from leadership, not citizens, and called for courage...

The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has asserted that the people of Rivers State do not require the support of the state's sitting governor to mobilise for President Bola Tinubu's anticipated 2027 re-election campaign. Speaking at the commissioning of the...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties: the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan announced the registration on Thursday during a consultative meeting with...

The Digest: All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda has dismissed the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) as "no match" for the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in a television interview, Yilwatda downplayed the...

The Digest: Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has publicly declared that no politician from Southern Nigeria is better positioned to govern the country beyond 2027 than President Bola Tinubu. Addressing a delegation of Northern youth leaders in...

The Digest: Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has reportedly registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State. The claim was made by former Abeokuta South Local Government Chairman Biodun Ajayi, who stated she completed online...