News as it breaks
Nigerian celebrity jeweller Malivelihood has unveiled a luxury smartphone designed specifically for supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a video shared on his Instagram page, the jeweller showcased a customised 24-karat gold version of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, created in honour…
Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has formally declared his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election, saying he will not be intimidated by the number of governors or political forces aligned against him. Speaking to supporters in Njikoka on Friday, Obi said Nigeria is facing a deep…
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, a former senator and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared that Ogun State is poised to elect its first female governor as she formally unveiled her governorship ambition. Prof. Obasanjo made the declaration during a media parley held in Abeokuta at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed regret over his involvement in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2015 general elections, saying Nigeria’s condition has deteriorated since the party assumed power. Atiku made the remarks in Abuja during a press briefing attended by opposition figures…
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…
