INEC has denied replacing candidates submitted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 elections amid concerns over the names appearing on the candidates’ list.

NILDS Director-General Abubakar Sulaiman has warned that governors could potentially use state police against political opponents unless strong safeguards are built into the proposed reform.

The NDC says nine names published by INEC for Anambra State Assembly constituencies were not among candidates nominated or submitted by the party.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Angola to represent President Tinubu at an African Union summit addressing conflict prevention, resolution and peace in Africa.

Ondo lawmakers say they remain determined to impeach Speaker Olamide Oladiji despite a disruption that prevented the planned plenary session.

Governor Uba Sani says Kaduna has taken no new loans since he assumed office, even as the state pays N6.7bn monthly from FAAC revenue to service inherited debt.

Senator Ali Ndume says the APC national chairman should lead the party’s 2027 presidential campaign instead of President Bola Tinubu.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a change in the way Nigeria’s public service operates, saying government institutions must move beyond routine administration and focus more directly on delivery

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports that it withdrew the recently announced Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix

Political leaders at a Lagos forum have called for a broader approach to Nigerian politics, arguing that ethnic and religious differences should not prevent citizens from working towards common national