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Politics

June 7, 2026

June 20 Governorship Election: The politicians who want to be Ekiti’s next governor

Approximately 1.06 million voters are registered across all 16 local government areas of Ekiti State.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Oluwole Oluyede, Oluwadare Bejide and Opeyemi Falegan
June 6, 2026

Enugu East APC endorses Tinubu, Mbah for 2027

The zone also donated N300 million to support Mr Mbah’s reelection.

Tinubu and Peter Mbah
June 5, 2026

Accord Party presents certificates of return to 28 candidates in Lagos

He said the event signalled the party’s readiness for a statewide electoral contest.

Accord Party
June 5, 2026

Court indefinitely adjourns suit seeking deregistration of ADC, AA, others 

At the commencement of the sitting, the court registrar informed all parties that judgement had been postponed and that a new date would be communicated in due course.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
June 5, 2026

Manipulation of party primaries threatens Nigeria’s democracy, Abba Moro says

According to him, the dominance of powerful political actors in candidate selection has weakened democratic participation.

Abba Moro
June 5, 2026

Lagos ADC warns against imposition of governorship candidate in primary election

The forum said the governorship primary remained a critical factor in determining the party’s prospects ahead of the 2027 general election.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
June 5, 2026

Akpabio lauds NILDS for advancing legislative capacity development

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has commended the management of the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies for fulfilling its mandate.

Godswill Akpabio
June 5, 2026

NDC says no imposition of candidates during primary elections

The party made the clarification in a statement signed by its national secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, on Friday.

NDC chieftains
June 5, 2026

Accord Party condemns attempted assassination of Osun LG chairman, demands investigation

“Osun remains united in support of continued development, peace and prosperity across the state,” Accord Party said.

Accord party members
June 5, 2026

ADC sues Federal High Court chief judge for disregarding court order

Mr Ukandu sought an order compelling the National Judicial Council to investigate allegations of corruption and abuse of judicial powers levelled against Mr Tsoho.

ADC chieftains and Justice Tsoho