Politics

Nigeria’s major opposition parties have criticised the Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results, calling it a threat to democracy.

INEC has registered only two political parties — DLA and court-backed NDC — out of 171 associations that applied, following a strict legal screening process.

Gov Abiodun reveals ₦5bn joint investment with the World Bank to empower 55,000 women in Ogun State. Updates on new Electricity Distribution Company and OGCARES inside.

MURIC has urged President Tinubu to remove INEC Chairman Prof. Josiah Amupitan, citing concerns about neutrality ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Akoko-Edo Local Government Chairman Alabi Bliss Oshionogue has been impeached by seven councillors, with a viral video showing him being booed out of office.

Senator Ali Ndume says President Tinubu succeeded in Lagos because of strong allies, alleging many of them have now been sidelined in his current administration.

Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rauf Aregbesola call for free and fair elections in 2027, saying voters — not governors — will decide Nigeria’s future.

Nigeria’s military says several officers will face trial after an investigation allegedly uncovered a coup plot against President Tinubu’s government.

Edo ADC leaders say they will challenge Governor Okpebholo’s reported promise to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in Edo South in 2027.

APC chieftain and federal commissioner Henry Idahagbon has called for the dismantling of godfatherism in Nigerian politics, describing it as a uniquely Nigerian practice that weakens democracy. He urged political leaders to disengage after leaving office and embrace one man, one vote.