
2027: INEC lists challenges ahead of polls
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has identified security risks, localised electoral violence, vote-buying, hate speech, disinformation and Foreign…
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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has identified security risks, localised electoral violence, vote-buying, hate speech, disinformation and Foreign…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) launched its 8th National Convention on Friday with calls for unity and a firm defence of the administration’s economic agenda.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Councillors from Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments at the weekend teamed up with the “City Boys Movement” with a view to ensuring a seamless re-election of President Bola Tinubu…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Impressed by the outcome of the February 21 Area Council election in the nation’s capital, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced the immediate elevation of the Etsu Kwali to a first-class chieftaincy, framing the move as a reward for the community’s unwavering loyalty to the current administration. […] The post FCT Polls: Wike elevates Kwali traditional stool to first-class status appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: As part of efforts to fortify Nigeria’s democratic foundation, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has launched a comprehensive technical review of its regulations for political parties. This exercise aims to synchronize the Commission’s framework with the recently enacted Electoral Act 2026, ensuring legal clarity and operational integrity well before the […] The post 2027: INEC overhauls party guidelines to align with Electoral Act 2026 appeared first o...

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has thrown his weight behind the Rotary Club of Abuja Metro’s flagship project to establish a Community Volunteer Fire…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims of deep-seated factionalism within the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, asserting that the party…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has assured its members and Abuja residents of a hitch-free and secure environment for its National Convention slated for March 27 and…

•as APC steps up strategy •Opposition struggles with funds, structure •PDP talks tough, ADC raises alarm •LP races against time •APGA banks on early digital reforms By Henry Umoru, Omeiza Ajayi, John Alechenu, Luminous Jannamike & Gift ChapiOdekina ABUJA — With the release of the 2026 Electoral Act and a revised timetable for the 2027 general […] The post 2027 polls: Parties scramble to meet Electoral Act deadline appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared that the search for a financier for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election forms is over. The party leadership made the declaration on Monday evening after receiving a N100 million cash donation from a coalition of Kogi State youths specifically for the procurement of the […] The post 2027: Don’t bother buying forms for Tinubu, APC tells politicians, groups appeared first on Vanguard News.

….Unveils Abuja city walk experience centre By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu on Thursday brought an end to a 30-year stalemate over the Abuja Technology Village corridor, commending the…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Peoples Democratic Party PDP suffered a major blow in the Federal Capital Territory FCT on Tuesday as former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda, formally resigned his membership in the party. Aduda, an ally of the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, represented the FCT in the National Assembly for several […] The post Wike’s ally, Abuja strongman, Philip Aduda quits PDP appeared first on Vanguard News.

–How Wabara-led BoT plans peace –Enough of litigation, Wike-backed PDP declares lReconciliation yes; APC appendage no — Turaki-led By Omeiza Ajayi, Adeola Badru & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA —STAKEHOLDERS and elders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, were, last night, ready to pursue reconciliation as advised by the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division. The court, yesterday, […] The post A-Court verdict: PDP elders move to reconcile feuding camps appeared first on Vanguard News.

...Says, NSCDC VIP protection must be corruption-free.’2027 Polls won’t distract me from our mandate’ By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has announced a decisive nationwide crackdown on irregular migrants, backed by a new AI-driven tracking system that monitors every traveler who has entered the country over the last decade. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi […] The post We’ll go after irregular migrants, FG declares appeared first on Vanguard News.