INEC Plans to Deploy 1.4 Million NYSC Members for 2027 Polls
By AL-Kadriya Abdullahi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled plans to deploy more than 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as ad hoc personnel for the 2027 general elections, underscoring the enormous scale of preparations already underway for the nationwide exercise. The deployment is expected to play a central […]
DG NILDS Withdraws from Kwara APC Governorship Race
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has officially withdrawn from the race for the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket in Kwara State ahead of the party’s primaries. Prof. Sulaiman announced his decision in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the move followed extensive consultations and […]
Adamawa Governor Fintiri Reshuffles Cabinet
By Zainab Bakare Adamawa State governor Ahmadu Fintiri has approved a minor reshuffle of the Adamawa State Executive Council, redeploying several commissioners across key ministries in a move aimed at strengthening governance and improving administrative efficiency. The development is announced on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou. According […]
APC Senate Primaries Trigger Upsets, Realignments Ahead 2027
By Zainab Bakare The build-up to the 2027 general elections took a dramatic turn on Monday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) witnessed major political upsets, consensus deals, and fierce internal realignments during its senatorial primaries across the country. The exercise produced shocking outcomes for several political heavyweights, with former governors Gbenga Daniel, Ibikunle Amosun, […]
Atiku Faults Tinubu over Oyo Abduction, Katsina Killings
By Zainab Bakare Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and the killing of residents in Katsina State, describing the incidents as evidence of a growing leadership and security crisis under President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Tuesday through his Senior Special Assistant […]
CSOs Raise Alarm Over Exclusion of Women in 2027 Primaries
By Julian Osamoto Early results from political party primaries ahead of 2027 general election are raising fresh concerns over the exclusion of women from elective positions, despite repeated promises by political leaders to improve female representation. Civil society organisations monitoring the process say many female aspirants are being screened out, pressured to withdraw or excluded […]
NOA DG Issa-Onilu Unveils Agency’s Ambitious 2026 Agenda.
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, recently briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the agency’s ongoing reforms and its proposed 2026 programmes and activities conceived to strengthen national unity, civic responsibility and value re-orientation across the country. The engagement, which underscored the strategic importance of national orientation […]
Obi Warns on Nigeria’s $11.6bn Debt Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s projected $11.6 billion debt repayment plan for 2026, warning that it reflects the country’s worsening fiscal position. Obi made the remarks in a statement shared on his official X account on Monday, saying the rising debt burden should raise serious questions […]
APC Disqualifies 47 Senatorial Aspirants Ahead of 2027 Primaries
By Oluwakemi Kindness The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a list of 47 senatorial aspirants who were not cleared to contest its Senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party disclosed the names in a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. According to the APC, the […]
ADC Names Imoke, Abdulfatah to Lead 2027 Presidential Primaries
By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former governors Liyel Imoke and Abdulfatah Ahmed to head key committees for its presidential primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the party, Liyel Imoke will serve as Chairman of the Presidential Screening Committee, while Abdulfatah Ahmed will lead the Presidential Election Committee. […]