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Nigeria's political landscape is heating up ahead of the 2027 general election, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announcing it has received a staggering 110 applications for the registration of new political parties. This unprecedented surge is widely seen as a strategic...

As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has received 110 applications from groups seeking registration as political parties, including one promoted by Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. INEC confirmed...

According to The Nation, INEC confirmed no group has submitted a formal application for political party registration, despite over 100 associations sending letters of intent. The electoral body stressed that the keys still missing are the formal requirements needed to initiate the process...

No fresh swaps, no latecomers, the gate is shut. On May 12, INEC drew the line on who is running for Anambra governor in 2025. The final list of 16 candidates across 16 political parties has been uploaded, marking the beginning of the campaign period. With female representation still modest and...

Many think four years is a long time, until governance cycles roll back around, and the hourglass flips again. On Friday, INEC announced the official dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, reminding both political actors and voters that time never waits, and...