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Atiku Abubakar hires U.S. lobbying firm ahead of 2027 election

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hired Washington-based Von Batten-Montague-York L.C. in March 2026 to strengthen his image,…

INEC Suspends Voter Revalidation Exercise, Halts Preparations Nationwide

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and…

INEC Extends Membership Register Deadline for 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for submitting political parties’ membership registers to…

ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as Rival Factions Battle for INEC Recognition

By Elizabeth Ugbo The leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escalated on March 16, 2026, in Abuja, as…

Electoral Act 2026: How Section 60(3) Could Shape Trust in Nigeria’s 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s new electoral law is already shaping debate ahead of the next general election. In 2026, the…

INEC Warns Osun Political Parties Against Hate Speech Ahead of August 15 Election

By Elizabeth Ugbo INEC urges issue-based campaigns in Osun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties and…

Court Orders INEC Chairman to Appear Over Contempt Charge

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…

ADC Candidate Rejects AMAC Election Results, Alleges Widespread Irregularities

By Elizabeth Ugbo Moses Paul, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairman, has rejected…

President Bola Tinubu Congratulates Winners Across Federal Capital Territory and States

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s elections held in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano,…

Reps Apologise Over Tear Gas Incident, Back INEC Result Transmission Simulation

By Elizabeth Ugbo The House of Representatives on Thursday apologised to protesters affected by tear gas at the National Assembly…