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Supreme Court Restores INEC Powers Over Party Registers, Primaries Ahead of 2027 Polls

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Supreme Court Restores INEC Powers Over Party Registers, Primaries Ahead of 2027 Polls

The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of key provisions of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 governing political party membership registers and the nomination of candidates, effectively restoring the Independent National Electoral Commission’s authority to enforce the disputed provisions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was delivered on Thursday, September 24, 2026, by a…

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Kano APC Swells as Hanga, Gaya, Doguwa Lead 136,038 Defectors into Ruling Party

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Kano APC Swells as Hanga, Gaya, Doguwa Lead 136,038 Defectors into Ruling Party

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has recorded a major boost ahead of the 2027 general elections following the defection of prominent politicians, including former senators Rufai Sani Hanga and Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, as well as Senator Masud El-Jibrin Doguwa. The politicians were among 136,038 new members received into the APC in Kano…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Religious, Tribal Campaigns: Political Parties Risk N50m Fine Under Nigeria’s New Electoral Law

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Religious, Tribal Campaigns: Political Parties Risk N50m Fine Under Nigeria’s New Electoral Law

Political parties and candidates preparing for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections have been warned against using religion, ethnicity or tribal identity as tools for mobilising support, with the Electoral Act 2026 prescribing substantial financial penalties for violations. The warning is coming as political activities intensify ahead of the next general election, with parties, aspirants and supporters…

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Kwankwaso Hosts NDC Leaders in Abuja as Coalition Talks with Peter Obi Intensify Ahead of 2027

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Kwankwaso Hosts NDC Leaders in Abuja as Coalition Talks with Peter Obi Intensify Ahead of 2027

Fresh political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections gathered momentum this week as Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso hosted senior figures of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja, amid growing speculation of a broader opposition alliance involving Peter Obi. The meeting, which took place at Kwankwaso’s residence in the nation’s capital, brought together key NDC…

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Politics

Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement Emerges as Supporters Launch Political Pressure Group Ahead of ADC Primaries

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Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement Emerges as Supporters Launch Political Pressure Group Ahead of ADC Primaries

Supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have formally launched a coordinated political pressure group ahead of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, signaling deeper alignment between two of Nigeria’s major opposition political forces. The newly unveiled platform, known as the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement (OK…

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Politics

APC Chairman Yilwatda Says Wike Free to Join Party Amid Ongoing Political Alignment Talks

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APC Chairman Yilwatda Says Wike Free to Join Party Amid Ongoing Political Alignment Talks

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is at liberty to join the ruling party if he so chooses. Yilwatda made the remark during a media interaction in Abuja, where he emphasized that the APC operates an open-door policy…

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INEC Shifts Deadline for Party Membership Registers to May

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INEC Shifts Deadline for Party Membership Registers to May

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the final deadline for the submission of political parties’ membership registers to May 10, 2026, offering a fresh compliance window for parties preparing ahead of the 2027 general elections. The new date replaces the earlier deadline of April 21, 2026, which had been outlined in the commission’s…

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APC Backs Governor Siminalayi Fubara for Second Term in Rivers State

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APC Backs Governor Siminalayi Fubara for Second Term in Rivers State

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally endorsed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for a second term in office, signaling strong support for his leadership following his recent defection to the ruling party. APC leaders have urged voters in Rivers State to rally behind both Governor Fubara and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the governor…

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