Atiku hires US lobbying firm for $1.2m to boost reputation
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signed a $1.2 million deal with Washington-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. to improve his reputation in the United States. Documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice show that the agreement, signed in March 2026, involved the firm’s managing partner, Karl Von Batten, and Nigerian politician Fabiyi […]
INEC directs RECs to suspend voter revalidation plans after outrage
Independent National Electoral Commission has instructed all Resident Electoral Commissioners to suspend publicity and preparations for the planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The exercise was originally set to start on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections. Earlier, a memo signed by the commission’s […]
Fayose’s ally Omolase emerges Ekiti PDP Chairman
Hon. Lanre Omolase, a close ally of former Ayodele Fayose, has been elected as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State. His emergence followed the party’s state congress held in Ado‑Ekiti on Saturday. The exercise was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies. During the congress, several […]
PDP Crisis: We’ll Be Ready If You Go To Supreme Court – Wike
The ongoing leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party has taken another turn as Nyesom Wike warned the rival faction led by Kabiru Taminu Turaki that his camp is prepared for a Supreme Court battle if they proceed with an appeal. Wike spoke after his faction secured victory in several legal disputes at the Court […]
INEC under pressure to deregister ADC, LP, others – Igbokwe
Raphael Igbokwe, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators, says INEC is under pressure to deregister parties like the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP). He spoke after the Federal High Court in Abuja scheduled a ruling for March 24 on a suit challenging these parties’ compliance […]
FCT poll: ADC questions INEC’s silence on Wike’s threat to block anti-Tinubu candidates
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has raised concerns over the silence of the Independent National Electoral Commission on comments made by the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the upcoming council elections. Wike reportedly threatened that candidates not supporting President Bola Tinubu would not be allowed to win in the FCT, prompting questions […]
Heavy Security As Low Turnout Mars Ibadan North Federal Constituency Bye-Election (Photos)
The bye-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency on Saturday recorded very low voter participation, with only a few people turning out to cast their votes. The election was conducted across twelve wards in the constituency. Reports show that the exercise was scheduled to begin by 8:30 in the morning, but in many polling units, voting […]
Speaker Abbas declares Ogun Rep seat vacant
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced that the Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency seat in Ogun State is now vacant. This happened because the person who held the position, Adewunmi Onanuga, passed away. Adewunmi Onanuga died on January 15, 2025, after being sick for a short time. She had served as […]