Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on February 20, 2027, with governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls scheduled for March 6, 2027. Prof. Joash Amupitan, the INEC Chairman, announced the election schedule at a press conference in Abuja on Friday. The declaration comes amid mounting concerns about the delayed approval of the modified Electoral Act, which is currently before the National Assembly. Despite the delay, the commission said on February 4 that it had completed work on the election calendar and schedule of events. The commission…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sternly condemned the attempted arrest of a former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing the incident as a troubling sign of rising political threat to Nigeria’s democratic norms. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, cautioned in a statement on Friday that if such acts continue, they will exacerbate political tensions and weaken public trust in the rule of law and constitutional governance. There was tension at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Thursday following an alleged failed effort by security personnel to arrest El-Rufai. Eyewitnesses stated the incident happened shortly after the former…

Aminu Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, has petitioned the United States Congress to remove the name of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso from a proposed bill seeking sanctions for alleged religious persecution. The planned Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, sponsored by US Representatives Riley Moore and Chris Smith, reportedly seeks sanctions against Fulani militias and names Kwankwaso among those accused of alleged religious persecution. The deputy governor’s press secretary, Ibrahim Shuaibu, issued a statement on Thursday calling the charges against the former presidential candidate “unfounded, misleading, and inconsistent with the verifiable public record of his life and…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday slammed former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose’s accusations about an alleged political agreement involving Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as “desperate” and “baseless.” Fayose, on the other hand, threatened to reveal information of his meeting with former Head of State Gen. Ibrahim Babangida in Minna. The statement came in response to rumors of a closed-door meeting between Atiku and Makinde at Babangida’s Minna mansion, which fueled suspicion about a potential political agreement in 2027. In a Wednesday statement, Fayose claimed that Makinde had offered to join Atiku as his 2027 running mate in…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been named among the world’s most prolific international goalscorers of the current decade alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). The Galatasaray striker made the podium for the Top Scorers of National Teams in the Third Decade of the Twenty-First Century (2021-2030) rankings, joining some of football’s biggest stars. Osimhen is 14th on the list, alongside Serbia’s Aleksandar Mitrović, with 27 international goals since 2021. The achievement demonstrates the Galatasaray forward’s exceptional consistency and places him among the most prolific finishers in world football…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday informed the National Assembly that it requires N873.78bn to conduct the 2027 general elections. The commission also demanded N171bn to fund its operations in the 2026 fiscal year. The N873.78 billion projected for the 2027 elections is a huge increase over the N313.4 billion given by the Federal Government to hold the 2023 general election. The country will hold federal elections in 2027, with governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states this year, as well as the Federal Capital Territory election and by-elections. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan made the revelation while…

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed, calling him a military officer with democratic credentials whose leadership had an indelible impact on Nigeria’s political evolution and Africa’s liberation struggles. The president addressed the 50th Murtala Mohammed International Lecture and Leadership Conference. On Thursday, which was conducted in honor of the late leader. Tinubu, represented by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, stated that Muhammed had “democratic blood in his veins.” He complimented Muhammed for putting in place a transition program to return Nigeria to presidential democracy during his…

A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has condemned what he described as an illegal attempt by security operatives to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after his arrival from Cairo, Egypt. El-Rufai stated this in a post on his verified X page on Thursday, where he accused authorities of executive overreach and disregard for the rule of law. “My lawyers have issued a statement that condemns the illegal attempt to arrest me today at the Abuja airport upon my arrival from Cairo,” El-Rufai wrote. “Our country must outgrow executive overreach and deliberate disregard for the rule…

The counsel of  Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, has condemned an unlawful attempt by security operatives to arrest their client upon his arrival in Abuja on Thursday, February 12, 2026. According to a statement issued by Ubong Esop Akpan of the Chambers of Ubong Akpan, El-Rufai was intercepted at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport after arriving on Egypt Air Flight MS 877 from Cairo. The lawyers claimed that Department of State Services (DSS) agents attempted to arrest him without a warrant or formal invitation and forcibly took his international passport. El-Rufai’s legal team confirmed his willingness…

The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, has named his daughter as his successor, according to South Korea’s intelligence agency, which informed lawmakers on Thursday. Kim Ju Ae, thought to be 13, has recently been seen alongside her father at notable events, including a trip to Beijing in September, marking her first known overseas journey. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) stated it considered a “variety of factors,” including her growing visibility at official events, in reaching this conclusion. The NIS indicated it would closely monitor whether she will participate in the North’s party congress occurring later this month—the—the biggest…