Popular Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show star and comedian, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, better known as DeeOne, has emerged as the House of Assembly candidate of the BOOT Party for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency 1 in Lagos State. Newsextra24 reports that BOOT party, which stands for (Because Of Our Tomorrow), is a registered political party …
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INEC Data Leak Made Me Feel Unsafe – Emeka Ike
Nollywood actor and Nigeria Democratic Congress House (NDC) of Representatives aspirant, Emeka Ike, has said he felt unsafe after his data on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal was allegedly exposed. Newsextra24 reports that Ike said the incident made him feel insecure for the first time in his life. He spoke …
Read More »ADC official sues FHC CJ over alleged disregard to court order
The National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sued the Chief Judge of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, over alleged disobedience to court order. Ukandu, In a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1165/2026 and filed on Thursday, sought an order compelling the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate …
Read More »UK to deploy Observers for Ekiti, Osun Guber Elections
The United Kingdom has said it is closely monitoring Nigeria’s democratic process and is keenly interested in the country’s next general elections scheduled for 2027. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, stated this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, …
Read More »2027: ‘Peter Obi Is My Candidate’ – Omo-Agege Declares
Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has said he will support the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in the 2027 election. Newsextra24 reports that Omo-Agege disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show. He said he remained a loyal party man and would give …
Read More »2027: LP affirms Abbo as Adamawa governorship candidate, unveils other flag-bearers
The Labour Party (LP) has affirmed former Senator, Ishaku Abbo as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections in Adamawa. The party also unveiled candidates for the three senatorial districts, eight House of Representatives seats and 25 House of Assembly constituencies in Adamawa. The affirmation took place during the …
Read More »ADC unveils Kaduna senatorial flagbearers for 2027 elections
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has concluded its primaries, unveiling three senatorial flagbearers for 2027 general elections. Chairman of the Primary Elections Committee in Kaduna State, Mr Ladan Salihu, announced the results at a press conference in Kaduna on Sunday. Salihu noted that the party had earlier conducted …
Read More »Presidential primary: LP rejects disqualified aspirant’s N150m refund demand
The Labour Party on Sunday dismissed allegations of fraud and political sabotage levelled against it by a disqualified presidential aspirant, Peter Agada, who is demanding a refund of the N150 million paid to the party for his 2027 presidential nomination bid. Agada’s demand was conveyed through a petition issued in …
Read More »2027: Ben Emerges Akwa Ibom Labour Party Governorship Candidate
The Labour Party in Akwa Ibom State has elected Emmanuel Friday Ben as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. Ben emerged after the party’s governorship primary held in Uyo, the state capital, on Saturday, May 31, 2026. Announcing the result shortly after the exercise, the Chairman of the Primary Election …
Read More »NDC Elects Ofana as Reps Candidate for Ogoja/Yala Constituency
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected Mr Santus Ofana as its candidate for the House of Representatives seat representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency of Cross River ahead of the forthcoming general election. Ofana emerged winner of the party’s primary election after defeating five other aspirants, including Mr Randy Peter Akah, …
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