Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Politics

February 6, 2026

Tinubu, APC leaders meet over party’s national convention scheduled for March

Nentawe Yilwatda, the national chairman of APC, says the party is reviewing preparations for its convention and congresses to ensure inclusivity.

Nentawe Yilwatda
February 6, 2026

2027 elections timetable ready, says INEC chair Amupitan

INEC’s chair, Joash Amupitan, has urged political parties to intensify mobilisation of eligible voters across Abuja, ahead of the February 21 council election.

Amupitan at INEC’s quarterly consultative meeting
February 6, 2026

Labour Party praises INEC for upholding rule of law

The Labour Party has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for adhering to the rule of law.

LP chieftains meeting with INEC
February 5, 2026

Ex-NCP presidential candidate Onovo berates Senate over rejection of e-transmission of election results

Mr Onovo said, “We have lost another opportunity to restore confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system.”

Nigerian Senate
February 5, 2026

Wike-backed PDP leaders attend INEC stakeholders’ meeting

A check on the INEC website showed that Umar Damagun is still listed as the national chairman and Anyanwu as the secretary of the PDP.

Wike
February 5, 2026

INEC registers two new political parties DLA, NDC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has registered two new political parties.

Joash Amupitan
February 5, 2026

ADC says no zoning of governorship ticket in Oyo state

The African Democratic Congress in Oyo state says it will not zone its governorship ticket.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
February 5, 2026

Kwara: Killings in Nigeria under Tinubu worse than in warring countries, says Obi

“Every loss of innocent life is tragic, and these killings represent a major failure for us as a nation,” said Mr Obi.

Peter Obi
February 5, 2026

Tinubu’s Lagos-Calabar coastal road hailed as necessary for economic integration

“President Bola Tinubu is doing well and deserves acknowledgement for his administration’s infrastructure development, rather than undue criticism,” said Mr Egoh.

Lagos-Calabar road construction
February 5, 2026

CVR: INEC will ban Nigerians involved in double registration from future elections, Amupitan warns

INEC chair Joash Amupitan has warned Nigerians against registering twice during the Continuous Voter Registration.

Joash Amupitan.