Thursday, June 18, 2026

Election

June 16, 2026

2027: NDC mandates governorship, National Assembly candidates to sign anti-defection forms

Mr Cleopas said it aimed to protect the sanctity of electoral mandates and curb post-election political migration.

National Democratic Congress (NDC)
June 11, 2026

Stakeholders score Nigeria’s 27 years of unbroken democracy low

The residents spoke on Thursday in Yenagoa, in the build-up to Nigeria’s June 12 Democratic Day celebration.

Nigerians in the market going about their daily activities used to illustrate the story. [CREDIT: [Premium Times]
May 26, 2026

Ogboru clinches ADC governorship ticket in Delta

Great Ogboru emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Delta on Monday.

Ogboru clinches ADC governorship ticket in Delta
May 22, 2026

2027 Governorship Race: Adeola wins Ogun APC ticket

Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West senatorial district, has emerged APC Ogun governorship candidate with 304,055 votes, defeating Abayomi Hunye who scored zero.

Solomon Adeola,
May 10, 2026

Osun 2026: History will be made on August 15, says Oyebamiji

He said he was optimistic that voters would turn out massively in support of him and the APC.

Bola Oyebamiji
May 8, 2026

INEC registers 93,220 new voters in Edo, releases schedules for CVR

He said the final phase of the registration exercise would run from May 11 to July 10.

INEC building
April 27, 2026

Oseni to mobilise one million votes for Tinubu, announces senatorial ambition

Remi Oseni (Ibarapa East/Ido – APC) has pledged to mobilise one million votes in Oyo state for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

Remi Oseni (Ibarapa East/Ido - APC)
March 8, 2026

Iran names Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba new supreme leader

Mr Khamenei, 56, succeeds his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the first strike of Operation Epic Fury launched by the U.S. and Israel forces.

Mojtaba Khamenei
March 6, 2026

APGA will adopt Tinubu as 2027 presidential candidate if APC clears him: Party Chairman

“I can bet you that the national convention of APGA will adopt him (Mr Tinubu) as our presidential candidate,” said Sly Ezeokenwa, APGA’s national chairman.

March 5, 2026

Nepal holds first general election after 2025 youth-led protests toppled govt

In September 2025, violent youth-led protests toppled Nepal’s government.

Nepal voters [Photo Credit