6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (319+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 17:25 The Independent National Electoral Commission has directed its administrative secretaries across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to close operational gaps, strengthen coordination and adopt unified procedures ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan,…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (376+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 14:08 The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, has ordered the commission’s administrative secretaries across the country to maintain strict operational discipline ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the directive in Lagos while opening…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (276+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 10:17 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned politicians and political parties against using abusive, inflammatory or threatening language during campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to its Chairman, Adedayo Oketola,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (259+ words) Wednesday, 26 August 2026 08:29 Amnesty International has condemned Kuje Area Council Chairman Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo over remarks allegedly threatening residents who refuse to support or vote for the All Progressives Congress. In a statement on X, the rights group said Shekwolo’s reported…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (858+ words) Wednesday, 19 August 2026 11:38 Nigeria’s official campaign season for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections begins Wednesday, August 19, with political parties and candidates pledging to pursue peaceful, issue-based campaigns and reject violence, hate speech, misinformation and personal attacks. The commencement follows the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (191+ words) Wednesday, 19 August 2026 06:59 The National Peace Committee has brought political parties and presidential candidates together in Abuja to sign the first National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative comes as political parties prepare for the commencement of campaigns…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (403+ words) Wednesday, 19 August 2026 05:58 Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians not to vote for politicians who violate the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi made the call Tuesday before political parties…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (259+ words) Tuesday, 18 August 2026 18:39 Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied claims by the African Democratic Congress that the party helped him secure victory in Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke, through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said he had no electoral deal or partnership…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (254+ words) Sunday, 16 August 2026 12:28 Osun State Gov. Ademola Adeleke has thanked residents for renewing his mandate, describing his re-election as a victory for democracy and an endorsement of his administration's performance. Speaking amid celebrations with supporters, Adeleke said he was grateful to…...