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Offa Elites, Stakeholders Rally Kwara APC Deputy Guber Candidate, Lawmaker Ogunniyi
Prominent leaders, elder statesmen, and captains of industry from Offa community in Kwara State have expressed their support for the candidature of Hon. Seun Ogunniyi Adato as the deputy governorship candidate of the…
2027: Power-sharing, candidate-substitution disputes threaten ADC’s chances in Jigawa
Gubernatorial candidate Sabo Nakudu and party chieftain Bashir Jumbo have had public spats over a power-sharing arrangement, further complicating an uphill battle against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
2027: AA presidential aspirant challenges INEC for refusing to recognise him as party’s candidate
Mr Faduri, who criticised the listing of Rufai Omo-Aje as the party’s candidate by INEC, says he is in court to compel the commission to recognise his candidacy. The post 2027: AA presidential aspirant challenges INEC…
We Have No Link With Abduction of 90-Year-Old Father Of ADC Candidate-edo govt
A 90-year-old nonagenarian, Pa Joseph Iduoriyekemwen, father of the Edo South Senatorial District candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, has been abducted by suspected gunmen…
4 Court Cases Challenging Adeola’s Ogun Guber Candidacy Withdrawn – Aide
Four separate lawsuits challenging the candidacy of Senator Solomon Adeola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, have been withdrawn, his media aide, Kayode Odunaro, has said.…
Four suits against Adeola’s Ogun 2027 candidacy discontinued — aide
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Four court cases challenging the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, have been discontinued by the respective litigants.…
Governorship Polls: Candidates’ Substitution Window Closes In 11 Days
As disputes over candidature continue in states, political parties have less than 11 days to withdraw or replace the candidates they submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027…
2027: Court dismisses suit seeking to void Donald Duke’s PRP presidential candidacy
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, as presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The…
Nami, Adamu emergence as candidates stirs issues in Niger, Nasarawa Nasarawa
Former executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Mohammed Mamman Nami has confirmed his candidacy of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Niger State. Former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed…
Court dismisses suit seeking to void Donald Duke’s PRP presidential candidacy
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit seeking an order voiding the emergence of former Gov. Donald Duke of Cross River as presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The post…
Double nomination: Court dismisses suit against Kwara APC gov’ship candidate
A Federal High Court has dismissed a suit seeking to invalidate the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidacy of Yakubu Danladi Salihu in Kwara State. It ruled that the claimant lacked the legal standing to…
Offa Leaders Mobilise For Kwara Deputy Gov’ship Candidate, Adato
Prominent leaders, elder statesmen and captains of industry from the Offa community in Kwara State have expressed their support for Hon. Seun Ogunniyi Adato’s candidature as the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy…
Bauchi guber: Court dismisses suit against Shehu Buba’s candidacy
…dedicates victory to PRP members Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District in the National Assembly and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) governorship candidate for Bauchi State in the…
No One Can Exclude Me From 2027 Presidential Race— Olawepo-Hashim
Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has declared that no administrative action by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can extinguish his candidacy for the 2027…
2027: Donald Duke better than all presidential candidates out there — Baba-Ahmed
Baba-Ahmed explained that the PRP’s push for a broader alliance of parties was being guided by consensus and constitutional processes, rather than an attempt to force Duke’s candidacy through on the strength of his…
2027: LP Presidential candidate mobilises support for Otti, others
The Labour Party presidential candidate, Dr Sunday Chibuzo Okereke, has called on voters in Abia State to support the party’s candidates The post 2027: LP Presidential candidate mobilises support for Otti, others…
Breaking: INEC removes PDP guber candidate from final candidates list
The PDP has suffered a major setback as influential and popular governorship candidate missing in INEC final candidate list. You should see the details.
2027: Ebonyi traders endorse PDP’s Odii as sole guber candidate
Ebonyi Markets Traders Movement (EMTM) has adopted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr Ifeanyi Chukwuma The post 2027: Ebonyi traders endorse PDP’s Odii as sole guber candidate appeared first…
CANDIDATE SOWORE: REVOLUTION, MARIJUANA AND OTHER STORIES
PAUL C NWABUIKWU contends that though popular, Omoyele Sowore is not viewed by the electorate as a serious candidate Omoyele Sowore, eternal student activist and perennial presidential candidate, has been
2027: Ex-Ondo PDP guber candidate, Jegede, joins ADC
Former Ondo State governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede, on Thursday formally joined the The post 2027: Ex-Ondo PDP guber candidate, Jegede, joins ADC appeared first on Tribune…
Kaduna PDP guber candidate harps on party unity for success at 2027 polls
Kaduna State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Honorable Usman Shehu Bawa, ABG, has urged the party’s candidates for the National and House of Assembly elections to unite towards ensuring…
Come Clean On Missing N30bn LG Funds, NNPP Candidate Tells Adekanmbi
The gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Oyo State, Adebiyi Adedapo, has challenged the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, to come clean over the alleged…
2027: Candidates, Parties Battle INEC Over Final List
We published names submitted by political parties — Commission Aggrieved candidates, parties head to court By Ademu Idakwo and Olakunle Olasanmi, Abuja The final list of candidates released by the Independent National…
Delta Gov Candidate Condemns NDC Campaign Disruption
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Delta State for the 2027 general elections, Chris Iyovwaye, called for a probe into the incident. The post Delta Gov Candidate Condemns NDC Campaign…
Lagos APC orders candidates to stay in Nigeria until 2027 polls
Mr Ojelabi said candidates were expected to remain available to the campaign structure and participate fully in the party’s mobilisation activities ahead of the elections, The post Lagos APC orders candidates to stay in…
2027: PDP deputy guber candidate rallies support for Adebutu
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun and the party's deputy governorship candidate in the 2027 election, Yemi Kolapo, at the The post 2027: PDP deputy guber candidate rallies support for Adebutu appeared first on…
NDC candidate decries alleged vandalisation of opposition campaign materials
Ladipo Johnson, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Lagos Central senatorial candidate, has raised concern over alleged persistent vandalisation of campaign billboards, read more NDC candidate decries…
Benue NDC Deputy Gov’ship Candidate Wants Attack On Obi Probed
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) deputy governorship candidate in Benue State, Dr Raymond Edoh, has condemned the reported obstruction of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benue State and called for an…
INEC Releases Final List Of Presidential Candidates For 2027 Election
Eighteen candidates will contest the 2027 presidential election, according to the final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The list,…
2027: Atiku, Obi, others urged to rally behind single opposition candidate
A group, Tinubu Must Go (TMG), has written to four leading opposition presidential candidates, urging them to unite behind a single candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. In letters dated September 22, 2026,…
INEC: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi lead 18-candidate field for 2027 presidency
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for read more INEC: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi lead 18-candidate field for 2027 presidency
Ekiti Poll: Like PDP, SDP candidate withdraws petition against Gov Oyebanji’s re-election, party kicks
The SDP candidate, Adedayo Alade, announced the decision to withdraw his petition through his lawyer but did not disclose the reason for doing so. The post Ekiti Poll: Like PDP, SDP candidate withdraws petition against…
Kano PDP Affirms Abacha As Governorship Candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has affirmed Muhammad Sani Abacha as its governorship candidate for the forthcoming election following the withdrawal of its earlier candidate, Muhammad Bello Dalha. At…
Northwest ADC guber candidates sign regional compact, pledge N110k minimum wage
“The level of looting witnessed across the Northwest under the current administrations is massive and unprecedented in the region,” the candidates said. The post Northwest ADC guber candidates sign regional compact,…
Customs begins final recruitment screening of candidates
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the final phase of its recruitment screening, with shortlisted candidates undergoing The post Customs begins final recruitment screening of candidates appeared first on…
Northwest ADC Gov Candidates, Running Mates Meet To Address Worsening Insecurity In Region
The candidates in attendance are drawn from the seven northwestern states, comprising Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi states. The post Northwest ADC Gov Candidates, Running Mates Meet To…
SDP candidate Adebayo promises N200 fuel price slash in 2027
Adewole Adebayo, presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has proposed a N200-per-litre price ceiling for petrol.... read more SDP candidate Adebayo promises N200 fuel price slash in 2027
Kano NDC governorship candidate condemns murder of public commentator
The Kano State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo The post Kano NDC governorship candidate condemns murder of public commentator appeared first on Tribune…
2027: Oyo Speaker assures Makinde, other APM candidates of bulk votes in Ibarapa
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has assured the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Governor Seyi Makinde, and other candidates of the party of bulk…
Benue PDP guber candidate, Obidient Movement condemn attack on Peter Obi in Makurdi
The Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, and the Obidient Movement have both condemned an attack on the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during…