Electoral Risks: CSOs Warn Ahead Of 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election

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A civil society organisation, under the Election Observation Hub, have raised fresh concerns over the preparedness, security and inclusiveness of the forthcoming Ekiti State off-cycle governorship election, warning that unresolved gaps could threaten the credibility of the electoral process. The concerns were highlighted in a pre-election assessment report presented during a media briefing in Abuja. The organisations called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), to urgently release and effectively deploy election funds to complete outstanding preparations ahead of the June 20th governorship election. They also urged the electoral body…

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IBAN backs NBC’s DSO strategy in “National Interest’

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IBAN backs NBC

…Says BON opposition risks delaying Nigeria’s digital future Aminu Imam The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN), in National Sovereignty Interest, has thrown its weight behind the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) revamped Digital Switch-Over (DSO) initiative, dismissing objections raised by the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) as misleading and potentially harmful to Nigeria’s long-delayed digital migration efforts. In a statement issued yesterday, and signed by its Chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, IBAN argued that the NBC’s new “Big Picture” strategy represents the most credible pathway yet for achieving a…

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Tinubu appoints Aina as new JAMB Registrar

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is’haq Oloyede, whose second tenure ends on July 31, 2026. According to a statement issued yesterday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Aina is a respected academic and systems expert with years of experience in examination administration, digital infrastructure, and institutional reforms. The incoming JAMB registrar, who will turn 40 in July, studied Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Kent, United Kingdom, before earning a…

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Kaduna APC Gov’ship Primary: Uba Sani secures APC ticket with over 459 affirmation votes

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Uba Sani secures APC ticket

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after securing an overwhelming 459,393 affirmation votes at the party’s primary election held yesterday. Governor Sani, who contested as the sole aspirant, received a resounding endorsement from delegates and stakeholders across the state in what party leaders described as a strong vote of confidence in his leadership, performance and political direction. The primary election, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), drew top APC…

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2027: “Back Tinubu or risk losing federal projects” – Umahi to S’East

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Umahi to S'East

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged the South-East to overwhelmingly support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, warning that failure to do so could jeopardise the continuation of major federal infrastructure projects across the region. Umahi, who spoke on Wednesday, during an inspection tour of ongoing federal road and bridge projects in Ebonyi State, described the projects as unprecedented in the history of the South-East, insisting that no previous administration had invested so heavily in the region’s infrastructure. Among the projects inspected was the ongoing Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway,…

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Kaduna: One killed, 5 injured, as violence rocks APC Assembly primaries

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Tension has engulfed Mai Gwado community in Jushi Ward, Sabon-Gari LGA of Kaduna State, following a violent outbreak that occurred during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Kaduna State House of Assembly seat. According to reports from the area, the unrest began shortly after the conclusion of vote counting in Jushi, when suspected political thugs allegedly launched coordinated attacks on residents and disrupted activities within the community. In an open letter circulated by a resident, some politicians were accused of sponsoring youths to foment violence in the…

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PDP leadership denies blocking purchase of presidential nomination forms

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The Interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied allegations that the party is preventing any aspirant from purchasing nomination forms for the presidential election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee, Ini Ememobong, made the clarification in a statement issued yesterday. According to the statement, the interim leadership was not aware of any action by party officials aimed at stopping interested aspirants from obtaining the forms. The party explained that it recently reviewed and amended its timetable following appeals from members…

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APC primaries: Raɗɗa secures Katsina guber return ticket

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The All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Katsina State has affirmed Governor Dikko Raɗɗa as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The affirmation exercise was conducted yesterday, under the supervision of officials from the party’s national headquarters. Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Governorship Consensus Exercise, Dr. Yakubu Maccilo, said 160 delegates unanimously affirmed Rala as the party’s candidate. Maccido explained that in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act and the APC guidelines, a sole aspirant must be affirmed through a voice vote by delegates.…

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2027: “Nigeria risks crisis if election winners are decided in court” – Jonathan

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan had warned that Nigeria’s democracy could face a deeper legitimacy crisis if the judiciary continues to determine electoral winners instead of the ballot. According to him, politicians now head to court because they believe judges can overturn the will of the people. Jonathan spoke on Wednesday, at the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) ‘Abuja Law Week 2026’, which was held at the NBA House, Abuja, with the theme: ‘Safeguarding Nigeria’s Democratic Process’. The former President, who attended as Special Guest of Honour, said…

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Relief, as Kaduna Western By-pass 65% completed

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The Nnamdi Azikiwe Western By-pass in Kaduna, has achieved 65%completion, the contractor, Ɗantata & Sawoe Construction Company, has said. Engr. Nasiru Abdulkadir Ɗantata, Executive Director, Ɗantata & Sawoe Ltd., in an interview in Abuja, said the project, which stretches from Command Junction through Mando to Kawo bridge, is progressing, adding that “so far, on the left lane, up till the end of 2025 we achieved the concrete pavement on that stretch; we have just a little of the drainage to complete that side”. He said “from Mando to Kawo is…

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