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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.

Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship...

APC shifts presidential primary to May 23, adopts dual-mode system

The APC has shifted its presidential primary to May 23 and adopted a dual-mode primary system, with nomination forms open to every aspirant.

Akpabio Defends INEC Chairman Amupitan Over ‘Victory Is Sure’ Tweet Controversy

KEY POINTS Akpabio defended INEC chairman Joash Amupitan, dismissing claims of partisan bias over...

Pat Utomi accuses Tinubu, INEC of plot to exclude opposition from 2027 ballot

Pat Utomi, a professor of political economy, says INEC and the Tinubu administration are working in concert to neutralize opposition parties before 2027.

INEC logs 3.4 million new voter registrations nationwide

Nigeria's electoral commission has logged 3,441,121 new registrations in the second phase of its continuous voter registration exercise as of April 3. Citizens aged 18 to 34 account for 68.43 percent of all new sign-ups.

PDP demands probe of gifts to INEC officials

The Peoples Democratic Party called Tuesday for a formal investigation into reports that a minister in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet offered land and cash gifts to senior Independent National Electoral Commission officials.

ADC crisis deepens as third faction backs INEC, names interim chairman

A third faction of the African Democratic Congress emerged in Abuja, naming an interim chairman and backing INEC's move against the David Mark-led group.

ADC accuses INEC of laying traps to block party from 2027 elections

The African Democratic Congress says INEC is using procedural traps to prevent it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.

ADC Demands INEC Chairman’s Resignation Over Alleged Bias in Leadership Dispute

KEY POINTS ADC demanded the resignation of INEC chairman Joash Amupitan, accusing the commission...

David Mark-Led ADC Rejects INEC Decision on Leadership Dispute

KEY POINTS The David Mark-led ADC rejected INEC’s interpretation of an appeal court ruling,...

Senate Confirms Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq as INEC National Electoral Commissioner for North-East

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq, a retired rear admiral, as INEC...

Seriake Dickson Dumps PDP for Newly Registered NDC, Cites Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Senator Seriake Dickson has defected from the PDP to the newly registered...

Nigeria Sets New 2027 Election Dates as INEC Revises Timetable

KEY POINTS INEC fixed Jan 16, 2027 for presidential and national assembly elections and...

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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.

Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship...

Tinubu at Three Years: Nigeria on the Path to Recovery Despite Challenges

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is undergoing difficult but necessary reforms that...

Teachers, Pupils’ Abduction Sparks Protest in Oyo

KEY POINTS Teachers and civil society groups staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan Protesters...