The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a two-week extension of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise following a review of the exercise and consultations with State Offices, political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. The CVR, which commenced on 18 August 2025 and was initially scheduled to end on 10…
The High Court of Kaduna State has dismissed the third bail application filed by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the ongoing corruption trial initiated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a ruling delivered on June 29, 2026, Justice D. H. Khobo rejected the application, which sought bail on medical…
ABUJA – The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified efforts to overturn the court ruling that nullified its registration, with presidential candidate Peter Obi, vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and other party leaders spearheading a coordinated legal battle aimed at restoring the party’s status before the 2027 general elections. Ahead of Monday’s appeal at the…
