The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published the final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, formally putting 18 presidential tickets in the race for the presidency. The list includes President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the […]
The political crisis surrounding the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) intensified after a Federal High Court reversed its earlier order recognizing the party. Reacting to the ruling, Peter Obi described the decision as a setback for Nigeria’s democracy, insisting his concern is “not about who becomes President, but that Nigeria works.” […]
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, arguing that worsening economic conditions, rising insecurity, and unfulfilled campaign promises have weakened public confidence in the administration. Drawing comparisons with political accountability in established democracies, Obi referenced recent developments in the United Kingdom and […]
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has described his re-election as a “humbling vote of confidence” after INEC declared him the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The APC candidate secured a landslide victory with 319,224 votes, defeating PDP’s Oluwole Oluyede (40,543 votes) and ADC’s Dare Bejide (12,872 votes). Oyebanji recorded […]
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race gained another contender as the National Democratic Party (NDP) officially unveiled Ada Fredrick as its presidential candidate, positioning her as a fresh voice for youth empowerment, women’s inclusion, and grassroots-driven governance. The party says Fredrick, founder of the Ward2Ward movement and a key force behind the […]
In a major twist ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, Bala Mohammed has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Allied Peoples Movement—signaling a significant shake-up in the opposition landscape. Announcing the move at the Bauchi Government House, the governor said the decision followed “extensive consultations” and was aimed […]
After a decade of transformative leadership, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has officially concluded his historic tenure as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), handing over to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will now serve as Acting Chairman. The transition, described as “orderly and constitutionally guided,” took place on Wednesday during […]
In a powerful concession speech from Howard University, her alma mater, U.S. Vice President and recent Democratic candidate Kamala Harris addressed the nation with a message of unity, resilience, and adherence to democratic principles. Acknowledging the defeat, Harris vowed a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump, stressing the […]
Russia’s long-serving President Vladimir Putin officially registered for a sixth term on Monday, bypassing pre-election debates in a March vote he’s heavily favored to win. The move fuels critics’ concerns about transparency and limited competition, despite the inclusion of right-wing politician Leonid Slutsky as a candidate. While liberal challenger Boris […]
