Abuja, Nigeria — July 17, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says five additional political associations have submitted requests for party registration, bringing the total number of applications to 134. The update was announced Thursday by National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, following a Commission meeting in Abuja. Anambra…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a strong warning to political parties to avoid careless mistakes during the nomination and submission of candidates, stressing that such errors could have serious consequences for both the party and the candidates involved. This caution was delivered by Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, INEC National Commissioner and Chairperson of…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to the resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the move as a form of “freedom” for the party rather than a setback. Atiku, who was the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, officially left the party in a letter dated July 14,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending a decades-long association with the party he helped found. His decision was communicated in a letter dated Monday, July 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP Chairman, Jada 1 Ward, Jada LGA, Adamawa State, and shared publicly on X (formerly Twitter) by…
The 2027 presidential election is already heating up as 12 heavyweight politicians rally behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a bold move to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Since the official realignment on July 2, 2025, the ADC has experienced a surge in popularity, as former governors,…
ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has mobilized a powerful team of 97 lawyers to defend its interim leadership, including former Senate President David Mark and former Minister Rauf Aregbesola, against what it describes as a “fake lawsuit” filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The legal team, led by Barrister Mohammed Sheriff, made…
ABUJA — Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that a single four-year term is sufficient for any sincere and competent leader to make a meaningful impact in Nigeria. Speaking through a statement released by his media aide, Ibrahim Umar, on Monday in Abuja, Obi emphasized that 2027 should not be about personal…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), now the chosen platform for Nigeria’s leading opposition coalition, is reportedly targeting no fewer than five sitting governors ahead of the 2027 general elections. Opposition Coalition Gains Momentum According to exclusive findings by Naija Blog Daily, five governors—mainly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—are in talks to defect to the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has given the strongest hint yet that he may contest in the 2027 presidential election, promising a tough stance against corruption if elected. Atiku, a leading figure in the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the declaration in a viral video shared on the social…
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has clarified that the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu is not a condition for the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Friday night, Umahi debunked reports suggesting that political support from the region is tied to Kanu’s…
