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Jigawa Federal Court Upholds APC Primary Results for Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa Constituency
A Federal High Court in Dutse has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the APC primary in Jigawa, confirming Aliyu Hussaini Usaini Jabo as the candidate for the Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency.
July 16, 2026
Federal Court Names Madaki the Official ADC Candidate for Jalingo I State Constituency
A Federal High Court in Jalingo has mandated that INEC and the ADC recognize Umar Suleiman Madaki as the rightful candidate for the Jalingo I state constituency.
July 15, 2026
FCT High Court Rules APC United Kingdom Chapter Unlawful
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ruled the APC UK chapter illegal, declaring that Nigerian political parties have no constitutional authority to form branches or hold congresses outside the country.
July 15, 2026
Sam Amadi Recounts Warnings from Peter Obi and Governor Uzodinma Regarding Political Aspirations
Former NERC chairman Sam Amadi reveals that Governor Hope Uzodinma and Peter Obi previously advised him against running for office, citing the violent and unethical nature of the political system.
July 15, 2026
Governor Kefas Urges APC Candidates to Prioritize Humility Over Arrogance Following Internal Tensions
Governor Agbu Kefas has called for unity within the Taraba APC, urging successful candidates to embrace humility and reconcile with those who lost in recent primary elections.
July 15, 2026
INEC head requests additional resources for future electoral cycles
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has appealed to the RMAFC for higher funding, noting that governorship elections are more expensive to conduct than presidential contests.
July 15, 2026
ADC demands legal action against Nafiu Bala for fraudulent INEC portal claims
The African Democratic Congress has called on INEC to prosecute Nafiu Bala Gombe for falsely claiming he accessed the commission's nomination portal to upload 2027 candidates using forged documents.
July 14, 2026
Osun Candidates to Commit to Peace Agreement Amid Election Tensions
Osun State governorship candidates are set to sign a peace pact organized by the Osun Development Association to ensure stability during the upcoming election.
July 13, 2026
ADC Maintains Candidates Remain Unaffected by Appellate Court Ruling
The African Democratic Congress has declared that its candidates, selected through direct primaries, remain valid despite a recent Court of Appeal ruling concerning the party's internal structures.
July 13, 2026
RULAAC Demands Probe into Enugu North By-election Grievances
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre is urging various authorities to conduct an impartial investigation into disputes following the June 2026 Enugu North by-election.
July 13, 2026