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Opposition Leaders Agree on Single Presidential Candidate to Challenge Tinubu in 2027

Opposition political leaders have resolved to present a united front in the 2027 general elections, agreeing to field a single presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The decision emerged as a key outcome of the National Summit of Opposition Political Leaders, held on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo […]

Adelabu Eyes Governorship Bid as Exit from Power Ministry Nears

The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, is expected to resign his position in the coming days, his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Mr Tunji Bolaji, has said. Bolaji disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, noting that Adelabu had secured the consent of President Bola Tinubu to pursue […]

APC Schedules May 15–16 Presidential Primary, Sets Nomination Forms at ₦100m

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed May 15 and 16, 2026, for its presidential primary election as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The timetable, released via the party’s official X handle and detailed in a statement signed by its National Organising Secretary, Mr. Sulaiman Argungu, outlines key pre-election activities, including the […]

INEC Defers Nationwide Voter Revalidation Until After 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general election. Mr. Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Mr. Haruna, who did not state the reasons for the postponement, said the […]

INEC Unveils Nationwide Voter Revalidation Plan Ahead of 2027 Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to commence a nationwide voter revalidation exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections. The directive is contained in an internal memo dated 2 March and signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Rose Oriaran-Anthony, addressed to all Resident Electoral Commissioners. According to the memo, the decision […]

Tinubu Meets Former Ministers Alkali, Badaru Ahead of Resignation Deadline

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received former Minister of Transportation, Mr. Sa’idu Alkali, at the State House, Abuja, ahead of the resignation deadline set for cabinet members with political ambitions. Alkali is among ministers who have stepped down to pursue elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections, in compliance with a Federal Government directive. […]

Tuggar Steps Down as Foreign Affairs Minister Amid Bauchi Governorship Speculation

Ahead of the 2027 General Election, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned. His resignation was confirmed on Monday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. The move followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive that all political appointees intending to contest elective positions in the 2027 elections must resign on or before March 31. The […]

Kwankwaso Joins ADC as Opposition Figures Gather in Kano

A former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The event was witnessed by party chieftains and a large crowd of supporters, mainly from the Kwankwasiyya Movement. Among the prominent personalities present were former Senate President and ADC National Chairman, David […]

INEC Extends Deadline for Parties’ Membership Registers to May 10, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of political parties’ membership registers for the 2027 general elections to May 10, 2026. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Mohammed Haruna, announced the extension in a statement issued on Friday. “The register of party […]

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