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Politics

April 2, 2026

ADC demands resignation of INEC chairman 

The party said the commission chairman and commissioners have sided with the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), and cannot be trusted to conduct credible elections in 2027.

David Mark
April 2, 2026

Tinubu appoints Aliyu PTDF executive secretary, renews TCN boss’ tenure

President Bola Tinubu has named Shu’aibu Aliyu as executive secretary of the PTDF, succeeding Ahmed Aminu, who resigned to seek the 2027 Adamawa governorship.

President Bola Tinubu
April 2, 2026

ADC diaspora faults INEC over removal of David Mark-led NWC

The group said the development could affect party administration, especially as the matter is subject to ongoing litigation.

ADC chieftains
April 2, 2026

Tinubu is responsible for widespread violence in Nigeria: Peter Obi

“The violence is not inevitable, and peace is not impossible. It is the failure of leadership that has made it feel otherwise. Silence is not an option,” Mr Obi stated.

Obi greeting Tinubu
April 2, 2026

Gov Alia inaugurates LG, zonal Renewed Hope Ambassadors

Mr Alia charged the ambassadors to work tirelessly for the president’s victory and re-election.

Hyacinth Alia
April 2, 2026

Former President Jonathan tells national assembly to review electoral litigation process

“I remember a particular case where someone lost an election as a governor because the law then stipulated the use of red ink to tick voters’ names,” said Mr Jonathan.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan
April 2, 2026

Police warn Abuja residents against violence, electoral fraud

The police commissioner in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, Ahmed Sanusi, has warned residents against violence and other electoral offences ahead of the 2027 elections.

Armed Ugandan policemen
April 1, 2026

“Bala Mohammed dishonest, inconsistent,” says Wike

Mr Wike stated that the Bauchi governor had never been stable.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike
April 1, 2026

Cross River assembly suspends councillors for sponsoring cult groups

The Cross River House of Assembly on Wednesday suspended four councillors of Akpabuyo Legislative Council for 90 days over alleged gross misconduct.

CROSS RIVER HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
April 1, 2026

CDD unveils five-year plan to tackle democratic decline, insecurity in West Africa

CDD has unveiled a five-year strategic plan to reverse the troubling trajectory of democratic backsliding and worsening poverty across West Africa.

People at polling booth