African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to restore fuel subsidy if he wins the 2027 presidential election. The former Vice President said the removal of the subsidy under President Bola Tinubu had not delivered enough benefits to Nigerians. Atiku also demanded an account of the money saved since the subsidy was…
At least 146 candidates contesting the 2027 presidential and governorship elections could spend up to N571bn under the Electoral Act 2026. The figure covers 19 presidential candidates and 127 governorship candidates. Each presidential candidate can spend up to N10bn, while each governorship candidate has a N3bn limit. The presidential candidates therefore have a combined ceiling…
A former member of the House of Representatives from Ogun State, Kayode Oladele, has urged the Federal Government to make the National Community Food Bank Programme a permanent part of its food security and social protection efforts. Oladele, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, made the call while commending First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a N500m endowment fund for victims of pre-election violence in the state. Adeleke announced the fund on Wednesday while receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission after winning re-election. The governor’s Special Assistant on Digital Media, Olalekan Badmu, said the Osun State Government created…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured political parties and Nigerians that the commission will remain neutral in the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance on Tuesday at the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He said INEC had no interest in determining which candidate…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, formally confirming his victory in the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke contested the election on the platform of the Accord Party. He appeared excited during the presentation ceremony and celebrated by singing and dancing. The certificate presentation…
President Bola Tinubu will join other world leaders to address the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2026. Tinubu is scheduled to speak during the morning session on the second day of the high-level General Debate. The provisional programme lists him as the 10th speaker. A provisional…
The Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to mark this year’s Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, announced the decision in a statement issued on Wednesday. Aregbe described Ìṣẹ̀ṣe as a living part of Yoruba culture and spirituality. He explained…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied claims that he entered into an electoral agreement with the African Democratic Congress before, during or after the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke made the clarification in a statement posted on his verified X account on Tuesday. He credited his re-election to God and the people of Osun…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) plans to deploy about 1.4 million ad hoc personnel for the 2027 general elections. The personnel will cover more than 176,000 polling units across the country as the commission prepares for the nationwide exercise. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday during a meeting with the International…
