Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has questioned the credibility of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of repeatedly changing his position on political issues. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday at the unveiling of the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition’s candidates, where he criticised Atiku’s consistency and reliability.Continue Reading

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing mounting questions over the integrity of Nigeria’s voter register ahead of the 2027 general election following allegations of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated photographs and duplicate voter records. LEADERSHIP reports that the allegations, raised by concerned Nigerians and political groups on social media, haveContinue Reading

The Senate has passed a bill seeking to empower the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) to impose heavier fines and introduce criminal penalties for violations of environmental laws in the petroleum sector. The bill, titled the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill,Continue Reading

The Kogi State House of Assembly has unanimously passed the proposed constitutional amendment for the establishment of state police in Nigeria, citing the need to strengthen internal security, improve emergency response and create employment opportunities for youths. The Speaker of the House, Aliyu Umar Yusuf, disclosed this during plenary deliberationsContinue Reading

A consortium of five civil society organisations has launched the Nigeria Election Data Observatory (NEDO), a joint election monitoring and data-sharing initiative designed to strengthen independent verification of election results, track electoral incidents and improve public access to credible information ahead of the 2027 general elections. The consortium, comprising DataphyteContinue Reading

Former Minister of Transportation, Alhaji Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, expressing confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will record a strong performance in the general elections. Alhaji Sambo, who served as Taraba State Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential CampaignContinue Reading

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended President Bola Tinubu’s handling of poverty and hunger in Nigeria, saying his administration has done more to address the underlying causes of the challenges than previous governments. Felix Morka, spokesperson for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, said former presidents failed to eradicate povertyContinue Reading

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has inaugurated a 600-member campaign council, the largest in the history of the state, ahead of the 2027 general election. During the ceremony in Port  Harcourt, the ADC governorship candidate, Pidomson warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against rigging the forthcomingContinue Reading