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Saturday, February 28, 2027 — Presidential & National Assembly Elections
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Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has revealed plans to sponsor a bill in the 11th Senate seeking a single six-year tenure for Nigeria's President and state governors to improve governance
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President Bola Tinubu currently leads the 2027 presidential prediction market with a 51% probability of winning re-election, according to Bayse Markets, followed closely by Peter Obi at 50%.
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially dismissed reports claiming Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is threatening to dump the party over internal candidate disputes in Kano.
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The Ogun State APC has dismissed allegations of disrespect and unfair treatment made by former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, stating that her brief stay in the party was treated with fairness and transparency.
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Kwankwasiyya Movement have dismissed rumours that Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso is threatening to leave the party over internal candidate disputes.
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Ekiti State governorship aspirant Oluyede says it is the turn of the southern district to produce the next governor, declaring himself qualified for the job.
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A political stakeholder, Adeoye, has criticised APC chieftain Oladele over comments made about PDP leader Ladi Adebutu in Ogun State, ahead of the 2027 elections.
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A former Secretary of the National Judicial Council (NJC) has emerged as the APC candidate for the forthcoming Nasarawa North Senatorial District bye-election.
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Former SGF Babachir Lawal has advised the ADC to field a younger, more vibrant presidential candidate for 2027 instead of Atiku Abubakar to defeat the APC.
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has dismissed fears over his re-election bid while inviting new political allies to join his camp ahead of the forthcoming governorship election.
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A governorship aspirant of the APC in Ogun State has rejected the outcome of the party's primary, alleging irregularities and demanding the cancellation of the exercise.
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PRP Clears Donald Duke, 420 Others to Contest 2027 Elections
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The African Democratic Congress has dismissed speculation about merging with other parties ahead of 2027, with spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi insisting the party remains the major opposition platform in Nigeri
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An APC chieftain, Chief Nwaka, says the zoning arrangement in Abia State supports Governor Alex Otti's continuation in office, urging stakeholders to respect equity and political fairness.
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Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has appointed Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as his Campaign DG, signaling a major step in the 2027 governorship race.
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Governor Adeleke has raised alarm over an alleged plot to destabilise motor parks in Osun State, directing police to act swiftly as political tensions rise ahead of the August 2026 governorship election.
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The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session after Philip Agbese alleged that his signature was forged on a document nominating Ikenga Ugochinyere as the new Minority Leader.
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The Labour Party in Anambra State has concluded its primaries, producing candidates for Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Three House of Representatives members have defected from the APC to the PRP and ADC, citing internal party disagreements and signalling growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
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The APC has lost two members of the House of Representatives to the PRP and ADC, adding to the wave of defections and political realignments reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Youth mobilisers in the North-West have intensified grassroots support for Seyi Tinubu’s youth agenda, as political groups continue nationwide alignment efforts ahead of the 2027 elections and growing pro-government youth engagement campaigns.
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Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Tinubu’s administration over rising national debt, accusing it of worsening hardship, insecurity, and inflation without improving living conditions for Nigerians.
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Fresh crisis rocks ADC in Ogun State as rival factions announce different winners of the governorship primary, deepening internal divisions and raising fears of legal battles ahead of the 2027 elections.
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The Turaki-led PDP faction plans to ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its 2027 presidential candidate at a special convention in Abuja, amid ongoing controversy and party divisions.
The topics dominating voter conversations and candidate debates.
Nigeria faces persistent inflation, a volatile naira, and rising unemployment. Candidates are proposing different fiscal strategies to stabilise prices and create jobs.
Banditry in the northwest, separatist tensions in the southeast, and farmer-herder conflicts continue to threaten lives and economic activity across the country.
Voter confidence remains fragile. INEC is under pressure to deliver a credible, transparent election with real-time result transmission and biometric verification.
With only 5% of GDP spent on health and education combined, Nigerians are demanding expanded access to quality public services, especially in rural areas.
All 18 registered parties must conclude delegate and direct primaries.
Official submission of presidential and vice-presidential nominees.
Nationwide campaigning begins with regulated spending caps.
The definitive list of 98.5 million eligible voters is released.
48-hour pre-election restriction on public campaigning begins.
Presidential, Senate, and House of Representatives elections held nationwide.
INEC announces and publishes certified election results.
Swearing-in of the President and Vice President of Nigeria.
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