Category: Election
PDP Drags Ned Nwoko to Court, Seeks By-Election for Delta North Senatorial Seat
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to declare the seat of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko vacant following his defection from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party is also asking the court to order the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…
Jonathan Blames ‘Ghost Voters’ for Inaccurate Election Results, Calls for INEC Officials to Resign if Pressured
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has attributed the inaccuracy of vote counts during elections in Nigeria to the prevalence of “ghost voters.” Speaking at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa in Abuja on Tuesday, Jonathan emphasized the need for credible electoral officials who are willing to resign rather than succumb to…
Anambra 2025: Prof. Obiora Okonkwo Declares Governorship Bid Under APC
United Nigeria Airlines Chairman Vows to Unseat Soludo in November Election Prominent businessman and Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has officially declared his intention to contest the Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for November 8, 2025. Okonkwo, who is running under the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the announcement at the inauguration…
Lagos 2027: League of Concerned Lagosians Endorses Dr. Tunji Alausa for Governorship
A key political advocacy group in Lagos, the League of Concerned Lagosians (LCL), has thrown its weight behind Dr. Tunji Alausa, the current Minister of Education, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Lagos gubernatorial election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement titled “Alausa: Save Lagos Now,” the group emphasized Dr. Alausa’s…
APC Campaign Faces Backlash as Frustrated Villagers Reject Campaign Promises
Ijebu East, Ogun State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign trail in Ijebu East has encountered intense resistance as frustrated residents, citing worsening economic hardship, have rejected the party’s efforts to rally support ahead of the upcoming local government elections. In several villages across the local government area, videos have surfaced showing angry villagers…
EDO ELECTION: Authorities Apprehend Political Thugs and Seize Firearms During Overnight Operations
As voters head to the polls in Edo State today, the Nigeria Police Force has intensified its crackdown on electoral violence, successfully arresting two political thugs and seizing illegal firearms during overnight operations. The arrests come at a critical time as the state braces for a high-stakes election. The two suspects, Edwin Obanor, 43, and…
Edo Election: Mercy Johnson’s Husband, Prince Okojie, Escapes Assassination Attempt
Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, a federal lawmaker representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State and husband of Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Friday morning. The attack reportedly occurred at his residence in Uromi, where armed men, believed to be political thugs, targeted him. The motive behind the attack…
National Assembly to Prioritize Local Government Election Bill in Upcoming Plenary
As the National Assembly prepares to reconvene for its plenary session next week, a pivotal reform concerning local government elections is set to take center stage. Lawmakers will be deliberating on the Local Government Election Bill, which is expected to introduce significant changes to the way local government elections are conducted across Nigeria. Key discussions…