FCT NUJ Urges Journalists to Uphold Ethics Ahead of 2027 Elections

FCT NUJ Urges Journalists to Uphold Ethics Ahead of 2027 Elections

Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has called on journalists and media organisations to uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical journalism as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of its October 2026 Congress held in Abuja, where members deliberated on issues affecting the welfare of journalists, the Union, the nation and the […]

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CSOs Demand Verifiable Evidence of INEC Readiness Ahead of 2027 Elections

ABUJA — Six civil society organisations have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide verifiable evidence of its preparedness for the 2027 general elections, particularly the readiness and reliability of its election technology and result-management systems. Cynthia Mbamalu, Director of Programmes, Yiaga Africa, who read the memorandum to the press on behalf of the CSOs, said INEC must demonstrate that the challenges associated with result uploads during […]

October 3, 2026 10

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2027 Elections: DHQ Orders Troops to Remain Apolitical, Uphold Rules of Engagement

The Defence Headquarters has directed personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to remain strictly apolitical and impartial during the 2027 General Elections, warning that troops deployed for election duties must operate within constitutional provisions, established codes of conduct and rules of engagement. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, gave the directive at […]

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APC Urges Founding Members to Stay United Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Benjamin Obi Nwoye, has urged founding members of the party to remain united and actively engaged as preparations gather pace for the 2027 general elections. Speaking while receiving members of the G37 and other party stakeholders on a courtesy visit to the APC National Headquarters in Abuja, Nwoye said the party must reconnect with […]

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APC Urges Founding Members to Stay United Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Benjamin Obi Nwoye, has urged founding members of the party to remain united and actively engaged as preparations gather pace for the 2027 general elections. Speaking while receiving members of the G37 and other party stakeholders on a courtesy visit to the APC National Headquarters in Abuja, Nwoye said the party must reconnect with […]

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Labour Party Heads to Supreme Court, Offers Free Forms for 2027 Elections

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has announced that the party has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the Appeal Court judgment on the party’s leadership crisis, insisting that his executive remains the legitimate leadership of the party. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Abure said the party had already filed its notice of appeal and was awaiting the compilation of records to proceed […]

May 19, 2026 26

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APC Releases Revised Timetable for 2027 Elections, Adjusts Screening and Primaries

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The All Progressives Congress has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, with changes affecting screening, appeals and primary election dates. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Felix Morka, the ruling party said the revised schedule was signed by its National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu. The party said the adjustment was made in line with the 1999 […]

April 29, 2026 26

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APC Releases Timetable for 2027 General Elections

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. According to a schedule signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, the timetable outlines key activities, including timelines for screening of aspirants, appeals, and the conduct of primary elections. It also provides details on the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms. The party said […]

April 22, 2026 29

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Wike Says 2027 Elections Won’t Stall FCT Projects, Hits Back At Atiku Criticism

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that infrastructure development in the FCT will not slow down due to political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after inspecting the Federal Highway 105 to Kuje town road and the dualization of the Kuje-Gwagwalada road, Wike said the administration remains focused on its […]

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