Politics

Abia State Governor, ALEX OTTI, has cautioned his supporters against interfering with opposition parties' political activities, stressing the need to guarantee all political groups the freedom to campaign across the state. Addressing supporters at the flag-off of the 2027 Labour Party campaign in Umuahia, OTTI maintained that opposition parties should have access to public facilities, including the stadium, provided they obtained the required approvals and made the necessary payments. He […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strictly observe its announced schedule for the 2027 general elections, maintaining that electoral regulations should be applied uniformly to all political parties.   The party's National Chairman, Professor NENTAWE YILWATDA, made the appeal while hosting a pre-election fact-finding delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come under intense public scrutiny following growing concerns from civil society groups and political stakeholders over delays in publishing the full digital voter register online ahead of the 2027 general elections. The electoral body recently announced that total registered voters nationwide have surpassed 103 million following administrative updates. However, election observers emphasize that timely access to the downloadable, searchable register is vital for […]

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has levelled severe accusations against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), claiming the electoral body intends to manipulate the 2027 general elections using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to benefit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The opposition party’s reaction follows recent statements by newly appointed INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who announced plans to integrate AI frameworks to streamline logistics, detect anomalies, and enhance electoral […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. Speaking at the high-profile ceremony, President Tinubu called on party leaders, governors, and members to unite and mobilize voters across the grassroots to secure victory in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. GOVERNANCE WILL NOT TAKE A BACK SEAT Addressing council members, President Tinubu underscored that while […]

Peter Obi Rejects Debt Claims, Insists Anambra Owed Zero Salaries or Contractors at Handover Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has strongly pushed back against reports claiming his administration left behind external liabilities. He maintains that he handed over a financially healthy state with zero arrears owed to contractors, civil servants, or pensioners upon leaving office in March 2014. Releasing handover documents and financial records to back his position, Obi […]