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Nigeria 2027 election: registration, party rifts, monitoring

Entities: Bamidele Aro · Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) · Olutoyin Babalola · Lucky Aiyedatiwa · Osun State

Overview

INEC’s continuous voter‑registration drive remains active, with the Cross River Inter‑Party Advisory Council urging 2.5 million residents to obtain PVCs before the deadline. Grass‑roots initiatives such as RiseUpNaija keep youth enrollment high, while presidential hopeful Peter Obi, fresh from a ₦10 million hospital donation on his 65th birthday, presses INEC for an extension, warning that daily registrations may be missed. Yiaga Africa has asked INC to publish clear electronic result‑transmission protocols ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship poll and the 2027 presidential election. Actor Emeka Ike’s privacy suit over the posting of his registration details is being steered toward an out‑of‑court settlement, with INEC maintaining the data are public under the 2026 Electoral Act. Party activity intensifies. The NNPP uploaded a placeholder presidential candidate and confirmed the restoration of its original logo after a leadership dispute. In the APC, a Federal High Court dismissed Senator Ned Nwoko’s challenge to Delta North senatorial candidate Ifeanyi Okowa; Nwoko announced an appeal. ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar continues to demand forensic audits of the 2026 Appropriation Act and the release of US Justice Department documents. Legal disputes persist in Oyo and Niger, where aspirants allege primary irregularities and candidate imposition. New developments show growing APC fractures: former Kano governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso warned of defections to the APC, while reconciliation committees are being set up in Ondo, Kwara, Kaduna and other states to address grievances from primaries. Accusations of sabotage over a cracked Lameco flyover in Osogbo have added to intra‑party tension. Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno’s recent switch from the PDP to the APC was justified on pragmatic grounds. Civic‑tech efforts have also stepped in.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 5 SOURCES] The Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ends on 26 July 2026. (belongs)
[● 5 SOURCES] Approximately ten armed thugs invaded a PVC distribution centre at Oyinlola DC Primary School in Osun and stole three packs of PVCs. (belongs)
[● 4 SOURCES] INEC will hold a mock accreditation exercise on 1 August 2026 in Osun State. (INEC)
[● 4 SOURCES] The mock accreditation will test the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) across selected polling units in Osun’s three senatorial districts. (INEC)
[● 3 SOURCES] Phase 1 of the CVR recorded 2,572,054 registrations and Phase 2 recorded 3,748,704 registrations. (belongs)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Tap Initiative for Citizens Development launched the iReportINEC platform to allow citizens to report electoral incidents. (Tap Initiative for Citizens Development)
[● 2 SOURCES] APC chieftain Olatunbosun Oyintiloye called on INEC to simplify PVC collection ahead of the Osun governorship election. (Olatunbosun Oyintiloye)
[● 2 SOURCES] Police Commissioner Ibrahim Gotan condemned the PVC theft and launched an investigation. (belongs)
[○ 1 SOURCE] INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan assured that all valid votes will be counted in the 2027 elections and announced the presidential election for 16 January 2027 and state elections for 6 February 2027. (Joash Amupitan)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Osun State police are investigating the theft of Permanent Voter Cards in Odo‑Otin Local Government Area. (Osun State Police Command)

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Nigeria's APC embroiled in court fights and party rifts in Ondo and Kogi
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1 day ago

[POLITICS] 26 sources
Nigeria's INEC Ends Voter Registration Amid PVC Theft in Osun
INEC closed the CVR voter registration on 26 July 2026, reported a PVC theft by armed hoodlums in Osun, scheduled a mock BVAS accreditation on 1 August, and launched the iReportINEC platform while pledging all
2 days ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
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3 days ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
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5 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Nigeria's NNPP uploads placeholder presidential candidate to INEC portal
Nigeria's NNPP uploaded a placeholder presidential candidate and restored its original logo on the INEC portal ahead of the 2027 elections, confirming its leadership after a factional dispute.
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Nigeria's INEC Faces Voter Registration Push and Privacy Lawsuit
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6 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Nigeria's Social Democratic Party Chairman Gombe Vows Prosecution of Former Officials
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6 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Nigerian court dismisses Ned Nwoko's challenge to APC's Okowa candidacy
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6 days ago

[CRIME] 20 sources
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7 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Peter Obi’s 65th birthday profile reveals personal quirks and early business ventures
Peter Obi’s 65th birthday profile highlights his early trading, a car‑sale venture, and youthful dancing, portraying his personal quirks as insight into his character.
7 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Nigeria's INEC Prepares for 2027 Elections with Recruitment Drive, Voter Register Cleanup, and Technology Audits
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7 days ago

[POLITICS] 14 sources
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8 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Nigeria APC primary disputes erupt in Oyo and Niger states
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8 days ago

[POLITICS] 15 sources
Nigeria’s 2026 Budget Shows Over ₦210 billion in Duplicate Allocations, Says Atiku
ADC candidate Atiku says Nigeria’s 2026 budget contains over ₦210 bn of duplicated allocations and a ₦12.8 trillion Service‑Wide Vote, urging a National Assembly forensic probe and accusing President Tinubu of
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigerian Senator Rufai Hanga Signals Defection to APC and Criticizes NDC Ticket
Senator Rufai Hanga of Kano hints at moving from NDC to APC, dismisses the Obi‑Kwankwaso ticket’s 2027 prospects, and warns accusers of betrayal.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Nigeria's African Democratic Congress decries politicised actions in state and national disputes
Nigeria's ADC says the investigation of former AG Malami is politically driven, while Niger State Governor Bago refuses to probe ex‑governor Bello, citing peace over retaliation.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Cross River IPAC urges voter registration ahead of CVR deadline
Nigeria’s Cross River IPAC calls for a final voter‑registration drive, urging all eligible residents to secure PVCs before the CVR deadline, targeting at least 2.5 million voters for the 2027 elections.
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 19 sources
Peter Obi Marks 65th Birthday with Hospital Donation and Political Outreach
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9 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Nigeria Courts Address High-Profile Appeals and Transparency Disputes
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9 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria launches nationwide voter registration drive for 2027 elections
Nigeria’s RiseUpNaija movement launched a 10‑day, 111‑site campaign to register 500,000 new voters for the 2027 elections, offering online pre‑registration help and on‑site assistance through INEC’s PVC system.
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Kogi State High Court Refutes False Claim It Deregistered Nigeria's NDC
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10 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Nigeria's Appeal Court Upholds INEC 2027 Election Timetable
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10 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
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10 days ago

[POLITICS] 20 sources
Nigeria courts hear APC and PDP disputes over 2027 election primaries
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10 days ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Nigeria's INEC to audit systems and run mock presidential election before 2027 polls
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10 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu Faces Broad Criticism Over Governance
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11 days ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
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11 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
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11 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Nigeria's PDP defends 2027 nomination deadline and reviews 2019 election loss
Nigeria's PDP says it met the 2027 INEC nomination deadline and will receive a report on its 2019 election loss, influencing future ticket decisions.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Nigeria's INEC says three parties miss deadline for 2027 presidential candidate filings
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12 days ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Nigeria Court of Appeal overturns high court ruling on INEC 2027 election guidelines
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12 days ago

[POLITICS] 20 sources
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Nigeria’s INEC will only recognise candidates from the David Mark‑led ADC faction as the party faces court battles over deregistration, internal disputes and Atiku’s calls for corruption probes.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Nigeria's INEC launches online portal for voter registration
INEC’s new online portal lets Nigerians register, update, or replace PVCs entirely via smartphone, extending the CVR deadline to July 24, 2026.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Nigeria's 2027 Elections See Shifting Power Dynamics in North and Ogun
Nigeria’s 2027 elections show a fragmented northern vote and an Ogun governorship contest dominated by political families, while outsider Yayi wins the APC ticket.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 22 sources
INEC Extends 2027 Candidate Deadline as APC Blames Opposition Weakness
INEC pushed the 2027 candidate‑submission deadline to 14 July, prompting the APC to mock opposition parties as weak, while the PDP and SDP welcomed the extension.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria investigates phantom presidential agency tied to Tinubu administration
Nigeria sues Adeniyi Adeyemi over a fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, accusing the Tinubu administration of a large‑scale fraud scheme.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
Peter Obi Rejects Debate with Nigeria's Works Minister David Umahi
Peter Obi says only presidential candidates can join debates, rejecting Works Minister David Umahi’s challenge; Umahi counters that the debate concerns performance records, sparking a political spat ahead of ‑
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria Minister Umahi says Peter Obi will be alive for 2027 election but lose
Nigeria’s works minister Dave Umahi refuted Peter Obi’s claim of threats, saying the opposition candidate will be alive to run in the 2027 election but will lose.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
African Democratic Congress disputes INEC candidate upload amid leadership feud
ADC denies rival faction’s claim of uploading candidates to INEC, calls it a lie, while criticizing Tinubu’s government and facing a court fine amid internal leadership disputes.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Peter Obi urges national emergency on insecurity while facing airport fine dispute
Peter Obi demanded a national emergency on insecurity after attacks killing over 200 in Benue and Plateau, while Senator Umahi dismissed threats against him and the aviation minister fined him for an airport‑cl
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria's anti-corruption task force urges continent‑wide integrity push
Nigeria's IATT seminar for African Anti‑Corruption Day called for continent‑wide integrity; ICPC chief Dr Musa Aliyu stressed collaboration, cited a study, and highlighted youth programmes and government tech‑p
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria's Social Democratic Party Rejects Court Ruling on Gabam's Leadership Claim
Nigeria's SDP says a Federal High Court ruling backing expelled chairman Shehu Musa Gabam cannot override the Supreme Court’s earlier decision, urging INEC to keep the current leadership as the party prepares ‑
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria's ICPC Faces Civil Society Backlash Over Politically Charged Probes
Nigeria's President orders an ICPC probe into the disputed PFIPC, prompting civil society to demand independent investigations and the suspension of implicated officials; another CSO coalition claims the ICPC's
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Peter Obi Accused of Fabricating Airport Persecution as APC Targets Him
Video evidence debunks Peter Obi's claim of airport persecution, while the APC is accused of obsessively targeting him and Rabiu Kwankwaso amid governance criticisms.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Peter Obi claims threats amid Nigeria opposition clash over security and kidnapping rescue
Peter Obi says he faces harassment and possible threats, while opposition rivals clash over a kidnapping rescue, and religious leaders debate the government’s security record in Nigeria.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria Court Cases Challenge APC and Accord Party Primary Results
Nigeria courts hear challenges to APC and Accord Party primary results, with candidates Prince Michael Diden and Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim seeking reversal of alleged vote manipulation and nomination delays.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Nigeria Senate President Akpabio urges Tinubu’s campaign movement to boost 2027 re‑election drive
Nigeria’s Senate President Godswill Akpabio urged Tinubu’s City Boy and PBAT Door‑to‑Door movements to conduct respectful, issue‑based grassroots campaigning for the president’s 2027 re‑election, stressing unit
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Nigeria's APC grapples with candidate dispute in Kwara and rallies in Osun
Nigeria's APC faces a nomination dispute in Kwara while campaigning for its Osun governorship candidate Munirudeen Oyebamiji ahead of the August elections.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Kwara APC leaders clash with G15 as reconciliation committee seeks peace
Kwara political leaders denounce the G15 for misusing the Otoge movement and threatening President Tinubu, while the APC's new reconciliation committee, led by Col. AbdulWahab Lawal, seeks dialogue and unity to
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
African Democratic Congress Addresses Defamation Claim and Defector Status in Nigeria
Nigeria's African Democratic Congress denied defamation of Adamawa candidate Omar Suleiman and clarified that defector Aslam Aliyu was never a registered party member.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Nigeria House of Reps Holds Rowdy Session Over Motion to Summon President Tinubu on Budget Delays
Nigeria’s House of Reps held a heated session after members protested a June 29 circular halting constituency project payments and moved to summon President Tinubu over 2025 budget delays and unpaid contractor
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Rabiu Kwankwaso rebuts Ali Modu Sheriff on Obi's northern backing
Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi’s 2027 running mate, rejected Ali Modu Sheriff’s claim that Obi lacks northern support, citing 2.8 million north‑region votes in 2023 and urging focus on Borno’s security.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
President Bola Tinubu faces budget scandal criticism and claims of guaranteed re‑election
President Bola Tinubu is criticised for alleged budget diversion to road projects, while a former ADC member now in the APC claims Tinubu will secure re‑election in 2027.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Nigeria Police Summon Journalist Fejiro Oliver on Espionage Charges
Nigeria's police have summoned journalist Fejiro Oliver on espionage charges, while President Tinubu orders a probe into big‑tech firms for anti‑competitive and content‑misuse practices, sparking press‑freedom‑
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Nigeria's INEC Faces Court Challenges and Expands Voter Services
Nigeria's INEC battles six court suits over the 2027 election timetable, awaits a PDP ruling, and rolls out inclusive voting tools and a self‑service registration platform.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 29 sources
Nigeria President Tinubu orders ICPC probe into fictitious PFIPC agency
President Tinubu orders ICPC to probe the fake PFIPC agency that received N1.3 bn in the 2026 budget, prompting calls for an independent inquiry and political backlash.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Nigeria Presidency Rejects Peter Obi’s Allegations of Targeted Threats
Peter Obi claimed the Nigerian government was targeting him and feared for his life before the 2027 election; the Presidency called the allegations fabricated, while his support network demanded protection and
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria's ICPC Boosts Anti-Corruption with Electoral Workshop and Student Integrity Clubs
Nigeria's ICPC held an anti‑corruption workshop for INEC staff ahead of the 2027 elections and launched student integrity clubs in schools, targeting over 20 million youths.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria Court of Appeal postpones ADC leadership verdict and hears APC election dispute
Nigeria's Court of Appeal delayed an ADC leadership appeal to July 13 and heard an APC election dispute over a rerun in Mbano State, involving challenges to INEC's certification.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria 2027 presidential election: Ali Modu Sheriff says Atiku must wait, Obi has no chance
Ali Modu Sheriff says Atiku must wait until 2031 and claims Peter Obi cannot win Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race, backing Tinubu’s expected re‑election.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
African Democratic Congress sees key ally defect to ruling APC and clarifies vice‑presidential stance
ADC ally Aslam Aliyu joins ruling APC, criticising the party’s lack of a rescue plan, while ADC spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo clarifies support for vice‑presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi amid South‑East seat
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Nigeria's APC Defends Candidate Substitutions After Primaries
Nigeria's APC says candidate replacements after primaries follow a formal appeal process, citing review of 720 petitions and a reconciliation committee to address dissatisfied aspirants.
20 days ago

[BUSINESS] 26 sources
Nigeria President Tinubu orders FCCPC probe of big tech and suspends new digital platform rules
President Bola Tinubu ordered the FCCPC to probe Meta, Google, X and AI firms over anti‑competitive conduct and unauthorised use of Nigerian news, while Minister Bosun Tijani suspended new internet‑platform rul
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Atiku Abubakar dismisses Buhari ties, blames Tinubu over alleged fake PFIPC agency
ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar rejects Buhari links to the alleged fake PFIPC agency, blames Tinubu’s government, and calls for an end to scapegoating.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Nigeria's ICPC arrests former governor Nasir El‑Rufai’s personal doctor
Nigeria’s ICPC arrested former governor Nasir El‑Rufai’s doctor, Bello Abubakar, for alleged false statements and abusing a court‑approved medical visit, citing photos that showed a political meeting during the
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Peter Obi urges President Tinubu to resign over Oyo school kidnapping crisis
NDC candidate Peter Obi demands President Tinubu resign over Oyo school kidnapping, citing over‑50‑day captivity, lack of presidential contact, and repeated security failures.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria's APC faces internal unrest in Ondo and Oyo states
President Tinubu condemns protests in Ondo APC while Oyo APC forms a reconciliation committee, highlighting growing party tensions ahead of elections.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Nigerian politicians donate millions to flood and fire victims
Former Bauchi governor and Oyo political candidates pledged over N77 million in cash, food and materials to flood, bandit and market‑fire victims across Nigeria.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Kwara APC Launches Unity Rally Ahead of 2027 Elections Amid Internal Tensions
Kwara APC held a unity rally for the 2027 elections while internal disputes surface, including a petition over sidelining and Senator Gbemisola Saraki’s silence.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Nigeria's ICPC Partners with INEC to Safeguard 2027 Election Integrity
Nigeria's ICPC and INEC launch a joint effort to ensure a credible 2027 election, while development partners urge the election commission to obey the Electoral Act on candidate substitutions.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria's 2027 Presidential Race: Tinubu Faces No Competition, Atiku Expected to Inherit Northern Votes
Senator Orji Kalu says Tinubu faces no serious challenger, while ex‑APC chief Dr Jackson Ojo warns Atiku will inherit Buhari’s 12 million northern votes and notes fragmented southern opposition ahead of Nigeria
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Nigeria INEC extends voter registration, targets IDPs and disabled
Nigeria's INEC extended the national continuous voter registration to July 24, added online self‑service, while NGO TAF Africa helped IDPs and persons with disabilities register in Abuja’s Wasa camp ahead of  e
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 19 sources
Nigeria's INEC extends voter registration deadline and launches online portal
Nigeria's INEC extends the Continuous Voter Registration deadline to late July 2026 and launches an online self‑service portal for first‑time voters starting 8 July.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 21 sources
Peter Obi urges President Bola Tinubu to resign over insecurity and alleged N8.83 trillion off‑budget spending
Peter Obi demands President Tinubu resign over unresolved school kidnappings and an IMF‑reported N8.83 trillion off‑budget spending, labeling it grand corruption threatening Nigeria’s security.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Nigeria’s 2027 Election Campaigns Heat Up Across Parties
Tinubu claims easy re‑election, APC urges unity, Labour courts ex‑lawmakers, Kogi senator gets INEC form, Delta’s Ijaw‑Itsekiri power‑share pact signed, Oyo sets reconciliation panel, regional leaders endorse ‑
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Tinubu faces probe over PFIPC scandal and alleged N8.8 trillion spending
Nigeria’s Tinubu is under pressure over the PFIPC scandal and an IMF‑cited ₦8.8 trillion hidden spending; opposition and former VP Atiku demand an independent probe.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Nigeria Court Upholds David Mark's Leadership of ADC, Fines Opponent
Nigeria's Federal High Court confirmed David Mark's ADC leadership, rejected a challenge by Leke Abejide, and fined the plaintiff and his lawyer.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria courts hear challenges to party primary elections in Kano and Gombe
Nigeria's Federal High Courts hear lawsuits in Kano and Gombe challenging NDC and PDP primaries over alleged procedural violations and candidate legitimacy.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Nigeria's APC faces internal crisis over candidate replacements ahead of 2027 elections
Nigeria's APC replaces dozens of National Assembly candidates ahead of 2027 elections, sparking legal challenges, internal dissent and INEC warnings.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan pledges credible 2027 elections
Nigeria’s INEC chief Joash Amupitan, after meeting the NOA director, pledged voter‑education and technology to ensure credible 2027 elections, with civil society praising his stance against ballot‑box snatching
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria's INEC Boosts Election Technology Ahead of 2027 Vote
INEC adds 664 BVAS devices for Osun's 2026 election and says new tech ends ballot‑box snatching, urging voter education ahead of the 2027 vote.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 20 sources
African Democratic Congress confirms David Mark leadership, names Atiku’s spokesperson, sees APC defections
Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress secured David Mark’s leadership via court ruling, Atiku appointed Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson, uploaded its 2027 ticket to INEC, attracted APC defections, while a rival
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria Court Orders Deregistration of Five Parties Ahead of 2027 Election
A Nigerian High Court judge ordered five parties deregistered, overruling a Court of Appeal; the Appeal Court called it misconduct and set a July hearing, sparking concerns over judicial integrity before the 7
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Nigeria's courts set July hearings on party leadership and election disputes
Nigerian courts have set July hearings on PDP leadership recognition, party deregistration challenges, and INEC election‑timetable disputes ahead of the 2027 polls.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 14 sources
Nigeria's 2027 Election: NDC Challenges Deregistration, Obi Demands Candidate Credential Transparency
Nigeria's NDC fights court deregistration ahead of the 2027 election; Peter Obi urges INEC to publish candidate certificates, while experts call for party reforms and voter education.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Atiku Abubakar accuses Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila of N400m bribe amid ADC election plot
ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar alleges an APC plot to bar his party from the 2027 election, calls for Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila’s suspension over a N400 million bribe claim tied to the dubious PFIPC agency
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Rabiu Kwankwaso urges calm as Nigerian Democratic Congress faces court‑ordered deregistration
Rabiu Kwankwaso urges calm as a court overturns a ruling ordering INEC to register the Nigerian Democratic Congress, vowing to appeal and stressing confidence in the rule of law.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria's NDC Party Regains INEC Nomination Portal Access Amid Court Appeal
Senator Henry Dickson says Nigeria’s NDC party has regained access to the INEC nomination portal after filing an appeal against a court ruling that threatened its registration.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria's APC Rejects Unofficial Primary Candidate List Amid Petition Review
Nigeria's APC says no official primary list released, reviews 700 petitions, alters some winners, finalises candidate line‑up and pushes for INEC form submission ahead of 2027 elections.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Restores Access to INEC Portal Amid Legal Battle
NDC appeals a court order nullifying its registration, secures a stay, and INEC restores portal access to upload Peter Obi and other candidates for the 2027 elections.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 21 sources
Nigeria's NDC Deregistered by Court as 2027 Election Battles Intensify
Nigeria's court nullifies the NDC’s registration as party leaders rally support, Atiku claims an ADC ballot plot, and Tinubu’s adviser downplays Peter Obi’s threat ahead of the 2027 elections.
30 days ago

[POLITICS] 20 sources
Nigerian Democratic Congress faces court deregistration, INEC code denial
Nigeria’s Democratic Congress faces a court order to deregister and alleges INEC denied its candidate‑upload code, while party leaders vow to appeal and keep the 2027 election bid alive.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 17 sources
Nigeria's NDC registration nullified by court, prompting political backlash
Federal High Court in Lokoja voided NDC’s registration, prompting condemnation from Peter Obi, Seriake Dickson and opposition parties, while INEC awaits the certified ruling before responding.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Olusegun Obasanjo meets Vice‑Presidential Candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Kano
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[POLITICS] 35 sources
NDC registration voided by court; fresh hearing ordered as INEC awaits certified judgment
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[POLITICS] 4 sources
Nigeria APC moves on 2023 presidential ticket and 2027 Ogun governorship slate
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[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu urged to resign by opposition leader Peter Obi
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about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 11 sources
Nigerian courts impose death sentences in terrorism, kidnapping and robbery cases
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[POLITICS] 11 sources
Atiku Abubakar Criticizes Tinubu on Insecurity, Hunger, and El‑Rufai Bail
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[CRIME] 7 sources
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