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Osun APC Leader Rejects Claims of Tinubu Abandoning Candidate Oyebamiji
APC chieftain Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has dismissed reports claiming President Tinubu and Adegboyega Oyetola have abandoned party candidate Bola Oyebamiji ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election.
July 19, 2026
Digital assault stalls 2026 Nigerian Bar Association presidential vote
A coordinated cyberattack has forced the Nigerian Bar Association to delay its 2026 national election voting process as security teams work to stabilize the voting platform.
July 18, 2026
INEC Lists Oran’kan as ACCORD Senatorial Candidate for Oyo Central
Ambassador Shakirullahi Jimoh Oran’kan has been formally recognized by INEC as the ACCORD Party senatorial candidate for Oyo Central following his primary election victory.
July 17, 2026
NBA President Announces DSS and International Monitors for 2026 Polls
NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe pledges a fair 2026 election, announcing independent oversight by the DSS and international observers to ensure transparency and integrity.
July 17, 2026
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