The Nigeria Police Force is set to hold its sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers to develop strategies for effective security management ahead of the 2027 general elections. The three-day conference, tagged CARSPO 2026, will take place from September 21 to 23, 2026, in Owerri, Imo State, with the theme, “Developing a Nigeria Police Roadmap for…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that the 2027 general elections will be free, fair, credible, inclusive, and transparent, saying it has addressed the technical challenges that affected the electronic transmission of results during the 2023 polls. Speaking at a policy roundtable on electronic transmission of election results organised by Yiaga Africa in Abuja, INEC National Commissioner Abdullahi Zuru,…
As preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, stakeholders have renewed calls for stronger electoral reforms, institutional transparency and judicial integrity to restore public confidence in the country’s democratic process. Speaking on The Conversation on Lagos Television, legal practitioner and political affairs commentator Bosun Osifowora stressed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must demonstrate strict compliance with the…
The Federal High Court in Gombe has reserved judgment in a suit challenging the emergence of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 Gombe State governorship election. Justice Amina-Aliyu Muhammad reserved judgment after counsel to the parties adopted their final written addresses in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed for increased funding, improved staff welfare and greater investment in electoral infrastructure as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, in…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Nollywood actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his official spokesperson for the 2027 presidential election campaign. The appointment was confirmed in a letter shared by Okonkwo on his X page on Thursday, following Atiku’s emergence as the ADC’s presidential flagbearer for the 2027…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it is yet to receive the budgetary allocation approved for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a stakeholders’ interactive session in Abuja, INEC National Commissioner for Voter Education and Publicity, Mohammed Haruna, said the commission is still within the timeline provided by the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a strategic partnership with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) aimed at ensuring credible, transparent, and violence-free elections in 2027. The collaboration was highlighted during a courtesy visit by the Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Obo Effanga, to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC…
Fresh divisions have emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as rival factions loyal to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ally, Senator Sandy Onor, and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike-backed party leadership trade accusations over an alleged move to endorse former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidential election. The controversy intensified after the Tanimu Turaki-led…
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has elected Esther Nkem Okereke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, marking a historic moment as she becomes the party’s first female flag bearer. Okereke emerged through a consensus process following a unanimous voice vote at the party’s presidential primary held in Abuja, where she was formally…
