Lawmakers Scrutinise INEC’s N873.78bn Proposal for 2027 Elections

  The scrutiny of Nigeria’s public finances intensified yesterday as lawmakers critically assessed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) proposal for N873.78 billion to fund the 2027 general elections. Tensions flared as the Commission defended its early budget request, highlighting ongoing issues with fund allocation and financial mismanagement that have plagued several government agencies. During…

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Ezekwesili to Senators: Stop Playing With Fire Over Electoral Act Loopholes

  Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has issued a stern warning to Nigerian senators, accusing them of “playing with fire” by retaining ambiguities in the amended Electoral Act that could undermine transparency and public confidence in the country’s democracy. Ezekwesili, speaking on ARISE News on Friday, insisted that Nigerians are demanding the real-time electronic…

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Electoral Act Reforms: Peter Obi Joins Youth Protesters at National Assembly

2027 Elections: Obi Declares Presidential Bid

Peter Obi has officially announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. The former Labour Party candidate confirmed his bid during a recent interactive session in Abuja. This early declaration seeks to mobilize his support base well ahead of the next cycle. Obi emphasized his commitment to rescuing Nigeria from its current path of…

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ADC Slams Senate Over Alleged "Delay Tactics" on Vital Electoral Act Reforms

Delayed Electoral Act: ADC Slams Senate

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a blistering critique against the Nigerian Senate regarding the Electoral Act 2022. The party officially accused the upper chamber of employing “subtle delay tactics” to frustrate ongoing reform efforts. This allegation follows the Senate’s recent decision to defer the report of its Committee on Electoral Matters. Consequently, opposition…

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2027: Kano’s Opposition Tradition Could Cost Gov Yusuf If He Joins APC — Analyst

  Long-standing voting patterns in Kano State place the state firmly within Nigeria’s tradition of opposition politics, a reality that could shape the outcome of the 2027 general elections if current political alignments change. This was the central argument advanced by political analyst and former presidential aide, Dr. Umar Ardo, who has cautioned that Kano…

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Atiku Warns Opposition Supporters Against Insults, Says Internal Divisions Strengthen APC

  Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned supporters of opposition leaders against exchanging insults, warning that such attacks only serve to strengthen the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. In a post on the social media platform X on Monday, Atiku stated that anyone who insults Peter Obi, the former presidential…

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2027 Elections: South-East Fully Behind Tinubu, Says Former Enugu Governor Sullivan Chime

Former Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime, has defended the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by political leaders in the South-East, describing the move as strategic, realistic, and firmly rooted in the President’s performance in office. Chime made the remarks in a statement released on Wednesday, following last weekend’s endorsement of…

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