INEC has fixed February 20, 2027 for the presidential election and released the full timetable for party primaries, campaigns and key electoral deadlines.
The Turaki-led PDP National Working Committee says INEC has no constitutional power to impose leadership on the party, insisting that all disputes remain before the Court of Appeal.
The passage of the Nigeria Electoral Act Amendment 2026 by the Senate introduces revised timelines, entrenches BVAS accreditation and retains INEC’s discretion on results transmission, with major implications for electoral credibility ahead of 2027.
PDP has fixed March 28 and March 29, 2026, for its national convention in Abuja, as the party finalises preparations for congresses and leadership transition.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled by-elections for February 21, 2026, to fill vacant seats in the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies of Rivers State, following a resignation and a death in the House of Assembly.
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Tunji Bello on his 65th birthday, describing the veteran journalist, administrator and FCCPC chief as a dependable ally whose decades of public service have advanced democracy, governance and consumer protection in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has administered the oath of office to eight federal commissioners, appointing two members to the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission and six to the National Population Commission.
WHO, UNICEF and community leaders have applauded Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to healthcare in Enugu State as new figures show an 80% increase in primary healthcare centre visits and immunisation coverage rising to 88.9%, surpassing the national target.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, reaffirming constitutional protections under the 14th Amendment.