The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Lagos State by two weeks, giving eligible residents until July 26, 2026, to register ahead of future elections. The extension follows feedback from stakeholders and is intended to ensure more eligible Nigerians are captured in the National Register of…
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race has entered a decisive phase, with President Bola Tinubu officially retaining Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate while opposition leaders continue efforts to build a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC formally submitted the joint nomination forms of Tinubu and Shettima to the Independent…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised fresh concerns about his personal safety ahead of the 2027 general elections, alleging that he is being politically persecuted and systematically targeted. Speaking during an interview on With Chude, the former Anambra State governor claimed that actions taken against him have become so intense that…
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is gathering momentum, with leading opposition candidates unveiling ambitious plans targeting healthcare, education and youth employment. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to establish a primary healthcare centre in each of Nigeria’s 8,809 electoral wards if elected president in 2027. Speaking during a visit…
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has alleged that attempts are being made to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election following a Federal High Court ruling that overturned an earlier order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Speaking at a leadership programme in…
The Presidency has strongly rejected viral reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ruled out seeking re-election in 2027, describing the story as false and misleading. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the report making the rounds on social media and some online platforms did not originate from the President and should be disregarded. According…
