Rt. Hon. Mustapha Shu’aib, a close political associate of former Kano State governor and NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), signaling a major political shift in Niger State. Shu’aib, who contested the 2023 Niger State House of Assembly election as the NNPP candidate for…
Think of this as the “price tag” for Nigeria’s next big democratic event. Basically, the people in charge of voting (INEC) just went to the government and said, “Here is how much money we need to make sure everyone can vote in 2027.” Here is the breakdown of the ₦874 Billion plan in simple terms: 1. Where…
Ganduje says Northern voters will back Tinubu in 2027 as APC warns Christian-Christian ticket may alienate Muslims.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a projected budget of ₦873,778,401,602.08 for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters alongside the Commission’s separate ₦171 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Financial Breakdown The multi-billion naira estimate is categorized into five primary…
Tottenham Hotspur forwards Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert are expected to be available for Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt, despite being involved in a minor car accident. Spurs manager Thomas Frank confirmed on Tuesday that the incident caused a brief delay in their travel plans but resulted in no injuries, easing concerns…
The Federal Government has successfully issued a ₦501 billion inaugural bond to settle legacy debts owed to power generation companies (Gencos) under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP), recording 100 per cent subscription from pension funds, banks and asset managers. The landmark financing move comes amid renewed concerns over grid stability after Nigeria…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said unwavering loyalty in Nigerian politics often comes at a personal cost, revealing that his commitment to loyalism once forced him into exile and exposed him to assassination attempts. Speaking at the launch of The Loyalist, Atiku reflected on the complexities of political loyalty, while African Democratic Congress (ADC)…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out an ex-parte motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Justice James Omotosho dismissed the application on Monday after it was withdrawn by Kanu’s counsel from the Legal Aid Council of…
Senator Seriake Dickson, a ranking member of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, has defended the recent modifications to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. He asserts that the omission of the phrase “real-time” does not compromise the integrity of electronic result transmission or diminish electoral transparency. In a recent interview with ARISE News, Dickson emphasized…
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s planned defection to APC stalls as party resists his demand for an automatic 2027 ticket.
