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Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has stepped down from the race for the Sokoto South Senatorial seat in the 2027 elections, allowing former Finance Commissioner, Faruk Malami-Yabo, to emerge as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress.   Tambuwal, widely seen as the leading figure of the party…

British Envoy Gill Lever has stated that the British government has no preferred candidate or political party ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, stressing that the United Kingdom would remain neutral throughout the electoral process.   The British envoy made the remarks during a courtesy visit to AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at…

------- Says the Committee discharged its mandate with diligence, fairness, transparency, and fidelity to the democratic ideals and progressive principles of the Party.   The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee has cleared 33 aspirants and disqualified 56 others ahead of the party’s primary election for the 2027 Rivers State…

------Urges eligible citizens to participate actively in strengthening Nigeria’s electoral system   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the resumption of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise for its third and final phase, scheduled to commence on 11 May 2026.   In a statement, the Commission said…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially welcomed its newly appointed National Commissioner, Jamila Abubakar Sadiq Manafa, following her inauguration by the President. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, described her appointment as both timely and crucial, noting that it comes at a significant moment as the Commission ramps up preparations…

------- Reaffirm Commission's commitment to conduct free, fair and transparent election.   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an adjustment to the campaign timeline for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, following a shift in the election date. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Commission recalled…

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has cautioned television and radio broadcasters to uphold professional standards, warning that presenters who engage in unethical practices risk facing sanctions, especially as the country approaches the 2027 general elections.   In a statement released by its Public Affairs Department, the commission expressed concern over…

The bail proceedings involving Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur and founder of Blord Group, Linus Williams Ifejirika, have taken an uncertain turn at the Federal High Court in Abuja following unexpected developments.   Earlier, the police had applied to withdraw the counter-affidavit they filed in opposition to B-Lord’s bail request—a move that…

A High Court in the Dutsin-Ma Judicial Division of Katsina State has dismissed a case challenging the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress, ruling that it falls under the internal affairs of a political party and is therefore beyond judicial jurisdiction.   Delivering judgment on April 14, 2026, Justice…