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PDP dispute suit: Court fines Wabara, others N140m; awards N10m against lawyer

Wahab Abdulah — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:06:34 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, awarded N140 million against the Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for filing a frivolous suit against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and others. Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a judgement, also dismissed the leadership tussle suit for being “an abuse […]

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ADC Primary Dispute: Court Strikes Out Amaechi’s Suit After Settlement

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:28:22 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a pre-election suit filed by former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The suit challenged Atiku’s emergence as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the case on Friday after […]

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INEC Wins Appeal as Court Validates 2027 Election Guidelines

Robert Imoh — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:51:19 +0000

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the authority of the Independent National Electoral Commission to implement its guidelines for the 2027 general elections. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, the appellate court set aside an earlier decision of the Federal High Court that had nullified part of the guidelines. The lower court […]

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PDP Leadership Crisis: Court Fixes Friday for Judgment in INEC Recognition Suit

Robert Imoh — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:44:18 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Friday deliver judgment in a suit filed by members of the Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party. The case is linked to the PDP leadership dispute involving the faction loyal to the interim National Working Committee led by Kabir Turaki, SAN. Justice Salim […]

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Yakubu Kingsley Urges Nigerians to Register as INEC Extends CVR

Robert Imoh — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:36:03 +0000

A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Redemption Party, Dr Yakubu Kingsley, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for extending the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Kingsley, who is seeking the PRP presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections, said the extension gives eligible Nigerians another opportunity to take part in the democratic process. INEC […]

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Osun Guber: Martin Onovo Advises Adeleke to Protect Votes Ahead of Aug. 15 Poll

Robert Imoh — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:08:59 +0000

A former presidential candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party, Chief Martin Onovo, has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to remain confident ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Onovo said Adeleke stood a strong chance of winning re-election if the poll is free, fair and credible. He gave the advice on Wednesday in […]

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ADC Heads to Supreme Court Over Appeal Court Judgment on Party Congresses

Robert Imoh — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:22:15 +0000

The African Democratic Congress has rejected Monday’s judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja concerning state congresses conducted by committees appointed by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the party. The party said it had begun the process of appealing the decision, describing the judgment as legally unsustainable. The Court of Appeal had upheld […]

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ADC Leadership Crisis: Appeal Court Upholds Order Against Mark-Led Congresses

Robert Imoh — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:33:55 +0000

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising state congresses conducted by committees set up by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress. A three-member panel of the appellate court delivered the judgment on Monday. In the lead majority […]

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2027 Election: Labour Party Unveils Health Expert Hajja Konto as Running Mate

Robert Imoh — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:31:42 +0000

The Labour Party has announced Hajja Konto as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Konto will run alongside the party’s presidential candidate, Dr Chibuzo Okereke. The party disclosed the nomination in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa. Asogwa said the choice of Konto followed wide […]

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Shettima’s Re-Nomination a Roadmap to APC Victory in 2027, Says Jaji

Robert Imoh — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:26:13 +0000

Rep. Aminu Jaji of the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his re-nomination as running mate to President Bola Tinubu. Jaji, who represents Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, described the decision as a strategic move that could strengthen the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. The lawmaker […]

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SDP Leadership Crisis: Party Tells INEC to Await Appeal Court Decision

Robert Imoh — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:50:32 +0000

The Social Democratic Party has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to maintain the existing position on its national leadership amid the ongoing dispute involving former National Chairman Shehu Gabam. The party urged INEC not to take action based on a Federal High Court judgment being relied upon by Gabam and his legal team. The […]

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CVR: INEC Launches Online Self-Service Platform for First-Time Voters

Robert Imoh — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:38:15 +0000

I verified the background: INEC extended the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise to July 26, 2026, and introduced a self-service online registration option for eligible first-time voters from Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (ThisDayLive) INEC Introduces Self-Service Online Voter Registration Platform The Independent National Electoral Commission has introduced a self-service online voter registration platform for eligible […]

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INEC Deadline: NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition

Robert Imoh — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:29:36 +0000

A South-East chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Mr Maxwell Igbokwe, has urged the party’s leadership to urgently resolve all pending disputes arising from its primaries. Igbokwe said the party must settle the issues before the Independent National Electoral Commission’s deadline for uploading candidates’ names. He made the call in an interview in Abuja on […]

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Oyo APC Moves to Resolve Post-Primary Grievances Ahead of 2027 Elections

Robert Imoh — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:17:03 +0000

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has announced the formation of a reconciliation committee to address complaints arising from its recent party primaries. The party said the move was aimed at resolving grievances among aspirants, stakeholders and members ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan, the Oyo […]

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Matawalle Says ADC Court Ruling Vindicates Tinubu on Judiciary Interference Claims

Robert Imoh — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:43:50 +0000

Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has said a recent Federal High Court ruling on the leadership of the African Democratic Congress has cleared President Bola Tinubu of allegations of interference in the judiciary. Matawalle made the statement on Friday in Kaduna while reacting to the court decision affirming the leadership of former […]

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