2027 Election

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has delivered a scathing assessment of Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential prospects, declaring that the former Anambra State governor lost a major political advantage Fayose says the opposition had a realistic chance of...

Defence Minister Christopher Musa warns that the biggest threat to Nigeria’s 2027 elections may come from anonymous cyber actors rather than armed men at polling units, as digital warfare increasingly targets democratic institutions. Musa says artificial intelligence has...

Peter Obi has challenged politicians seeking the presidency in 2027 to demonstrate the character expected of the office they seek, declaring that those demanding to be addressed as “His Excellency” must first “behave excellently.” The former Anambra State...

Nigeria’s major political parties and candidates have signed a National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu urged candidates to focus on policies while rejecting violence, hate speech and divisive rhetoric. INEC warned of...

The FCT Minister says President Bola Tinubu will face a far easier re-election battle than in 2023, insisting the opposition has been “crippled” and “depleted” by divisions, defections and lack of a coherent national strategy. Reacting to Governor...

NUJ Akwa Ibom will hold the exercise from December 9–11, 2026, at the NUJ Press Centre, Uyo. The opening session on December 9 will feature governorship candidates. Candidates for other elective positions will participate, culminating in the Senatorial...

The United Kingdom has urged Nigeria to implement far-reaching electoral reforms before the 2027 general elections, warning against vote-buying. While congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, the British High Commission commended Osun voters for their peaceful participation...

August 17, (THEWILL) — The foundation members of the defunct Alliance for Democracy, AD, who gathered in Abuja for a reunion have described the event as unconnected with political matters, even as it is obvious that they held the...

August 17, (THEWILL) — As political campaigns are roaring to life, many states have started rolling out approved fees for the placement of billboards and other campaign materials by candidates. While the constitutional rights of the states to roll...

August 16, (THEWILL) — The proposal by the G100, a coalition of concerned Nigerians, to host a conference of opposition political parties, with the sole aim of selecting a single presidential candidate to challenge incumbent President Bola Tinubu in...