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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has recorded its first polling unit victory in the ongoing Area Council Elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The opposition party secured the win at Polling Unit 076, Sani Abacha Estate, Wuse Zone 4, where Dr. Moses…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have called on the party’s leadership to adopt what they described as an “inclusive zonal balance” ahead of the 2027 governorship election, stressing that equity and electoral strength should guide the allocation of the party’s ticket. The call was…
The Senator representing Ebonyi under the All Progressives Congress and chairman, Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, Kenneth Eze, has called for a nationwide debate on replacing Nigeria’s current two-term, four-year presidential system with a single 16-year tenure. Speaking on Monday at his country home in Ohigbo-Amagu, Ezza South…
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has clarified that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) used during Nigerian elections does not require internet connectivity to function at polling units. In a viral video addressing concerns over network failures during past elections, Yakubu explained that the…
Former Bayelsa State governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has stated that Nigeria is not yet ready for full electronic voting, arguing that the demand for “real-time” transmission of election results is unnecessary. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, Dickson explained that Nigeria does not…
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday disclosed that he brought his son to the protest ground to dispel claims that politicians promote demonstrations while keeping their families abroad. Addressing protesters, Amaechi said his son’s presence was meant to counter the narrative that political leaders distance their loved ones…
Nollywood icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has called for courageous and selfless leadership in Nigeria, urging those in positions of authority to be willing to make difficult decisions, even at great personal cost for the good of the nation. Speaking on Channels Television on Sunday while commenting on the 2027 general elections,…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed reports suggesting that he has been chosen as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Yilwatda described the reports as false, baseless,…
Governors elected on the platform of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) are currently holding a closed-door meeting at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, under the leadership of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma. Those present at the high-level gathering include Governors Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Caleb Mutfwang…
The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has called on Nigerians to closely monitor the activities of politicians and political parties as preparations for the next general election gather momentum. In a statement issued in Abuja, PAACA’s Executive Director, Ezenwa Nwagwu, warned that excessive focus on the…
