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Federal Court Sets November 2 for Ruling on Suit Against Donald Duke’s PRP Presidential Bid
A Federal High Court has reserved judgment for November 2 in a case brought by Dr. Yakubu Kingsley, who is contesting Donald Duke's selection as the PRP's 2027 presidential nominee.
Appellate Court Overturns Order to Deregister ADC and Four Other Parties
The Abuja Court of Appeal has vacated a lower court judgment that sought to deregister the ADC and four other political parties, citing a lack of jurisdiction and procedural misconduct by the trial judge.
INEC Confirms Voter Registration Deadline Is Final
INEC spokesperson Wilfred Ifogah has dismissed the possibility of extending the voter registration deadline, citing the need for 75 days to prepare the final register before the election.
Armed assailants kidnap INEC official and target businessman in Anambra
Gunmen abducted an INEC staff member and demanded N40 million in Anambra, shortly after attacking a businessman in the same area.
INEC Rules Out Further Voter Registration Extension, Cites 2027 Election Preparation
INEC has rejected calls for another voter registration extension, citing the need for at least 75 days to process data and prepare the final register for the 2027 general elections.
Internal INEC Report Challenges Claims That Political Parties Met Candidate Submission Deadline
New reports from INEC sources suggest that no political party, including the APC, managed to meet the initial July 11 deadline for submitting candidate nominations, contradicting previous claims from the ruling party.
INEC Confirms Osun Election Will Proceed Despite PVC Collection Centre Attack
INEC has vowed that the Osun governorship election will proceed as planned, dismissing the recent theft of election materials at a collection centre as an ineffective distraction that will not lead to voter disenfranchisement.
Civil Society Groups Demand Impartiality from INEC and Police for Osun Gubernatorial Vote
A coalition of civil society groups has called on the police and electoral commission to guarantee neutrality and transparency for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
Babachir Lawal alleges President Tinubu may seek a third term
Former SGF Babachir Lawal claims that President Bola Tinubu will likely pursue a third term, while criticizing the integrity of the Nigerian electoral system.
Sam Amadi Criticizes INEC for Early Suspension of Voter Enrollment
Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, argues that INEC’s decision to end voter registration months before the 2027 elections unfairly excludes new voters.