2027: Elections May Be Postponed If Ebola Outbreak Persists, Says NCDC The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said the 2027 general elections could be postponed if the Ebola outbreak spreads widely enough to pose a significant threat to public health. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this during
The Independent National Electoral Commission has urged the Federal Government to release the outstanding portion of its budget promptly, saying the funds are critical to the seamless conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja at a World Press Conference and National
2027: Obidient Movement Questions INEC’s Planned Use of AI in Elections The Obidient Movement has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide detailed explanations on its proposed deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in the 2027 general elections. The movement’s Worldwide Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, said Nigerians deserved to know how the
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), has criticised the growing role of the judiciary in Nigeria’s electoral process, arguing that politicians are increasingly relying on courts and election tribunals to secure electoral victories rather than winning the support of voters. Osigwe made the remarks on Thursday in Enugu at the
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that the 2027 general election will be transparent, credible, inclusive and peaceful, with the final outcome reflecting the will of the electorate. The Acting Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, gave the assurance on Tuesday when she received the African Union (AU) Pre-Election Needs
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections. Trump made the pledge on Wednesday during the Republican Party’s first midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, placing himself at the centre of the party’s campaign ahead of the elections. The
Support APC or Leave Area Council – Kuje Chairman Threatens Residents The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Shekwolo, has sparked controversy after telling residents who do not support the All Progressives Congress to leave the council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Shekwolo made the statement in a video