Tag: 2027 election
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INEC Investigates Suspected AI-Generated Photos in voters’ Register Ahead of 2027 Elections
By George Omagbemi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an investigation into suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs discovered in Nigeria’s preliminary register of voters, raising fresh questions about the accuracy of electoral records ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 27, the commission said it was reviewing questionable…
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2027 Election: INEC Warns Nigerians Over Fake Registration Portal
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake website claiming that the commission has reopened nationwide voter registration ahead of the 2027 elections. The fraudulent platform reportedly announced a new online registration exercise scheduled to run from September 28 to October 27, 2026. INEC, in a statement issued…
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Tinubu Appoints Festus Keyamo To Lead APC Air Mobilisation for 2027 Campaign
By George Omagbemi President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, as Director of Air Mobilisation for the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential re-election campaign. The appointment places Keyamo in charge of coordinating air travel and aviation logistics for the party’s nationwide campaign activities ahead of the 2027…
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Omo-Agege Warns Election Riggers Ahead of 2027 Polls
By George Omagbemi Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has issued a warning against electoral manipulation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, declaring that anyone caught rigging the polls would face deadly consequences. Omo-Agege, who is seeking election to represent Delta Central Senatorial District under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), reportedly made the remarks while…
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Adamawa Guber Candidates Sign Peace Accord Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Paul Joseph Governorship candidates contesting the 2027 election in Adamawa State have signed a peace accord, pledging to conduct their campaigns peacefully and avoid actions capable of undermining the electoral process. The candidates, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani Galadima Aminu, signed the accord at the Adamawa State Government…
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2027 Election: INEC Sets October 9 For Nationwide PVC Collection
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced October 9, 2026, as the commencement date for the nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Monday in Kaduna during the North-West Zonal Interactive Meeting with staff and a readiness assessment for…
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2027 Election: Opposition Parties Move to Unite Behind One Candidate
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigeria’s opposition parties are closing ranks ahead of the 2027 elections, with six major political parties set to begin fresh talks on how to unite behind a common candidate capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress. The development followed a series of consultations between the G-100 platform and leaders of the…
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Obi Fears for Safety, Says He May Not Live to Contest 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has alleged that persistent intimidation and obstruction by the government could prevent him from participating in the next presidential race, saying he may not even be alive by then. Speaking during an interview with media entrepreneur…
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Trump To Closely Monitor Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
By Paul Joseph The administration of Donald Trump will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, according to U.S. Congressman Riley Moore, who said Washington will pay “very close attention” to how the polls are conducted. Moore made the remarks during an interview, saying both he and the Trump administration would closely observe the conduct and…
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2027 Polls: Court Asked to Void NDC Recognition, Remove Party from INEC Register
By Paul Joseph A fresh legal battle has emerged over the status of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), as a suit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeks to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of the political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The case, filed by…
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Yoruba Union to Tinubu: ‘Forget 2027, Rescue Nigerians First’
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the rising wave of terrorism, kidnappings, and insecurity across Nigeria, urging him to focus on protecting lives rather than contemplating a second term in 2027. The group’s criticism follows growing public outrage over…
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Dear Goodluck Jonathan, Your White Garment Is Still Clean, Stay Away from 2027 Election
By Gloria Drealomalicha Former President Goodluck Jonathan may no longer be in Aso Rock, but his name still carries a rare kind of political respect in Nigeria the kind many former leaders spend decades trying to recover after leaving office. That respect was not built because he was perfect. It was built because, in 2015,…