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NDC Deregistration Ruling Sparks Fresh Rule of Law Debate Ahead of 2027 Polls

July 5, 2026

The NDC deregistration ruling has triggered renewed national debate over judicial accountability, political competition and the future of Nigeria’s multi-party democracy as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. The controversy followed a decision by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, which reversed its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register...

Uba Sani Urges Respect for Judiciary, Says Peter Obi Once Benefited From Court Rulings

July 1, 2026

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has called on Nigerian politicians to avoid politicising judicial decisions, arguing that confidence in the judiciary remains essential for the country’s democratic system. Uba Sani judiciary remarks came during an interview with ARISE News, where the governor addressed the controversy surrounding the recent Federal High Court ruling affecting the registration...

INEC Says Nine Parties Have Collected Candidate Upload Access Codes for 2027 Elections

July 1, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that nine registered political parties have collected the access codes required to upload the particulars of their presidential and National Assembly candidates ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The INEC candidate access codes process forms part of the commission’s nomination timetable, with political parties expected to complete...

ADC, NDC Submit Presidential Tickets Through INEC Nomination Portal

July 1, 2026

The INEC nomination portal has received the presidential tickets of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), as both opposition parties confirmed the successful submission of their candidates ahead of the 2027 general election. The announcements come as political parties continue to complete candidate nominations in line with the timetable released...

NDC Confirms Access to INEC Portal for 2027 Candidate Uploads

June 30, 2026

The NDC INEC portal process is underway after the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) announced that it has been granted access by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to upload the names of its candidates for the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made by the party’s National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson, in a statement published...

APC Rejects Alleged Link to Osun Political Violence Ahead of Poll

June 28, 2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has dismissed allegations linking the party and its governorship candidate, Alhaji Bola Oyebamiji, to the recent Osun political violence, describing the claims as the handiwork of desperate politicians seeking to discredit the party ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking with...

INEC Restores Six Delta Seats but Ughelli South Constituency Remains Missing

June 27, 2026

The restoration of six previously suppressed state constituencies in Delta State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reignited concerns in Ughelli South Local Government Area, where residents say a court-backed constituency remains excluded more than a decade after judicial rulings ordered its return. On June 10, INEC announced the restoration of 22 state...

Court Cases Cast Fresh Uncertainty Over Opposition’s 2027 Election Plans

June 27, 2026

Nigeria’s opposition parties are facing growing legal uncertainty ahead of the 2027 general elections, with ongoing court cases involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) raising concerns over the stability of platforms expected to field major presidential contenders. The latest development came after the Federal High Court in Lokoja set...

Enugu North By-Election: If This Was The Rehearsal, What Comes Next In 2027?

June 23, 2026

The recent Enugu North Senatorial District by-election has left behind more than just winners and losers. It has also left behind a trail of public concern, fueled by widely circulated reports and eyewitness accounts alleging voter intimidation, violence, disruption of polling activities and other electoral irregularities. Across social media and political circles, the accounts were...

SDP Reaffirms Participation in Ekiti Governorship Election Amid Withdrawal Claims

June 20, 2026

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has rejected reports suggesting it has withdrawn from the upcoming Ekiti governorship election scheduled for June 20, describing the claims as false, misleading, and politically motivated. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Araba Aiyenigba, the SDP insisted that its governorship candidate, Ambassador Isaac Alade, remains...

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Oshiomhole Attacks Obi, Says Four Years Not Enough to Transform Nigeria

July 28, 2026

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Speaking on Obi’s campaign promises, Oshiomhole questioned the former Anambra governor’s political consistency, arguing that his...

SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Unexplained ₦211 Trillion Entries

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over what it describes as the company’s failure to properly explain ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges financial entries listed as “Sundry...

Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

July 26, 2026

Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the Zamfara LG chairman, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after suspected terrorists abducted him during an overnight attack on his residence in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Joint Task Force (North West), operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday that the...

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