Saturday, October 24, 2026

Politics

October 6, 2026

Reps urge INEC to disqualify candidates not in party registers

The Committee on Electoral Matters has urged INEC to audit party membership registers and disqualify candidates whose names are not on them, as stated in the Electoral Act 2026.

Bayo Balogun
October 6, 2026

ADC senatorial candidate promises Benue people good life

Mr Olofu, a former Benue finance commissioner, made the promise on Tuesday in Makurdi while presenting his agenda ahead of the 2027 elections.

David Olofu
October 6, 2026

Gov Otti donates Hilux vans to FRSC, correctional services in Abia

The Abia government has donated two brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicles to the Nigeria Correctional Service and Federal Road Safety Corps to strengthen their operations.

Governor Alex Otti
October 6, 2026

PDP condoles families of 32 officers killed in NAF plane crash

PDP has condoled with the Nigerian Air Force and families of victims following the crash of an Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda community of Ondo.

Nigerian Air Force plane crash used to illustrate the story.
October 6, 2026

We must not vote in exchange for spaghetti, rice in 2027 elections: Turaki

Tanimu Turaki, national chairman of the Interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, has urged voters to choose candidates deliberately in 2027.

Obi-branded palm oil, Tinubu-branded rice
October 5, 2026

LG Elections: OYSIEC opens registration portal for ad hoc staff recruitment

Registration for the required positions will run from October 5 to October 20, 2026.

October 5, 2026

Ekiti: INEC to commence display of voter register, PVC collection October 9

Mr Arowolo described the exercise as a foundational pillar for electoral integrity.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
October 5, 2026

2027: Olawepo-Hashim seeks Adeleke, others’ support 

The Accord candidate predicted that the 2027 presidential election could go into a runoff.

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim
October 5, 2026

FBI nabs woman spying on Taiwanese president’s son for China

U.S. authorities on Sunday announced the arrest of Wanying Zhang, a woman accused of spying for China and spying on a Taiwanese president’s son for Beijing.

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te
October 5, 2026

Over 103 million Nigerians registered ahead of 2027 election, says INEC

The INEC chief added that the commission is committed to improving the BVAS and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).

Polling unit