2027 elections

The Digest: Former Defence Minister and ex-Jigawa Governor Muhammad Badaru has held high-profile meetings with opposition leaders in the state, fueling fresh speculation about his potential defection from the APC despite public denials. Badaru met twice within a week with 2023 PDP governorship...

The Digest: Vice President Kashim Shettima has taken a swipe at opposition parties, accusing them of thriving on "lies and hypocrisy" while insisting the ruling APC is in a stronger political position than in 2023. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast at the State House, Shettima...

The Digest: African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dele Momodu has asserted that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is unsettled by the growing strength of the opposition across Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily, Momodu stated, "Opposition is gathering...

The Digest Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has declared that no northerner should contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting the south should be allowed to complete its eight-year tenure in the interest of national unity. Speaking on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily, Fintiri...

The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has expressed confidence that he would overwhelmingly defeat any opponent if he contests for the presidency, asserting that Nigerians still love him. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Wike stated, "Nigerians still love me, and if...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned Nigerian political leaders for fixating on 2027 election strategies while insecurity worsens across the country. In a statement on X, Obi revealed that over 1,000 Nigerians have reportedly been killed and thousands...

The Digest: Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has made a bold pledge to resign from office if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on African Independent Television (AIT), the governor expressed unwavering confidence in Tinubu's victory...

The Digest: The South-South Zonal Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has refuted reports claiming they endorsed former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement by Zonal Publicity Secretary Mabel Oboh, the party described the...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed the recent defection of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as an act of "personal survival" rather than a reflection of the ruling party's...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly expressed regret over his role in forming the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, admitting that Nigeria's situation has deteriorated under the party he helped build. Speaking in Abuja, he warned that any new coalition must...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State faces a critical crisis ahead of 2027, struggling for relevance after losing all three serving senators and thousands of members to the ruling APC. Senators Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki defected in 2025, leaving...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 presidential and national assembly elections to January 16, 2027, with governorship and state assembly polls now set for February 6, 2027. National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna announced the new timetable...

The Digest: Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared she will win the Ogun State governorship election, promising to bridge governance "gaps" and improve citizens' lives. Speaking on Eagle 102.5 FM's "Frontline" programme, the former senator who...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu and governors under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) are meeting with Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leadership at the Presidential Villa in what observers describe as a crucial strategic summit. The high-level meeting, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the State...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has endorsed his nephew, Ukpong Akpabio, for a second term in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly representing Essien Udim State Constituency in the 2027 elections. The endorsement came Saturday during APC Local Government Congress in Essien...

The Digest: Ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Tinubu is consolidating support among celebrities and socialites through the "City Boys Movement," a political association championed by his son, Seyi Tinubu. Prominent figures, including Obi Cubana (South-East Zonal Coordinator)...

The Digest: Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor Tunde Lemo has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during APC ward congresses at Ward 12, Ita-Agemo, Abeokuta, Lemo stated: "Yes, of...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of debate and amendments. The new Electoral Act governs the conduct of elections in Nigeria, including the...

The Digest: Celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest has called on the south-east region to support President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, arguing it is a strategic move to secure future political dividends, including the possibility of an Igbo presidency. Reacting to a video of the...

The Digest: Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has described himself as a "comfortable man" and a "millionaire anywhere in the world," in a statement captured in a viral post on X. The remark, quotes Obi as saying: "I've never claimed to be a...