6 h. ago Ekiti 2026: Court nullifies PDP primaries, orders fresh exercise 

A Federal High Court has nullified the Ekiti PDP primaries for the 2026 governorship election, ordering a fresh exercise due to legal non-compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-court-nullifies-pdp-primaries-orders-fresh-exercise/

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7 h. ago 2026 Election: Court Sacks Ekiti PDP Guber Candidate Oluyede, Orders Fresh Primaries

In his reaction, the South-West zonal Publicity Secretary of PDP, Sanya Atofarati, noted that the party has the right to appeal the judgment, exuding confidence that PDP's legal team will act on it immediately. The post 2026 Election: Court Sacks Ekiti PDP Guber Candidate Oluyede, Orders Fresh Primaries appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago EU Offers China Alternative To Tariffs In Electric Cars Dispute

The Union in 2024 slapped tariffs of up to 35.3 per cent on EVs imported from China after an anti-subsidy probe concluded that the country's support undercut European automakers. The post EU Offers China Alternative To Tariffs In Electric Cars Dispute appeared first on Channels Television.

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36 h. ago 2026 Budget: FG To Spend ₦1.096trn On Capital Electricity Projects

Nigeria’s power sector has struggled for decades with inadequate generation capacity, transmission bottlenecks, and distribution inefficiencies. The post 2026 Budget: FG To Spend ₦1.096trn On Capital Electricity Projects appeared first on Channels Television.

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45 h. ago Osun poll: I have no competitor, APC candidate Oyebamiji boasts

APC’s Osun poll candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, declares he has no real challenger for the 2026 election, calling it a ‘penalty kick’ for his party. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-i-have-no-competitor-apc-candidate-oyebamiji-boasts/

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64 h. ago PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, assures credible poll statewide

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has reviewed and updated the timetable for the 2026 Local Government Election slated read more PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, assures credible poll statewide

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69 h. ago 2026 politics: Tax tensions, party crises and key governorship battles

Explore the 2026 Nigerian politics landscape, from controversial tax reforms and major party crises to pivotal governorship elections in Osun and Ekiti. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-politics-tax-tensions-party-crises-and-key-governorship-battles/

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3 d. ago INEC Begins Technical Training For Electoral Officers Ahead FCT Area Council Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a four-day technical training workshop for Electoral Officers (EOs) and Assistant Electoral Officers (AEOs) in preparation for the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for 2026. The workshop, which began on Thursday, January 9, 2026, at the Silver Green Hotel in Gudu, Abuja, focused […]

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4 d. ago PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, pledges credible polls statewide

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has reviewed and updated the timetable for the 2026 Local Government Elections slated read more PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, pledges credible polls statewide

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5 d. ago Togo, Niger, Benin Owing Nigeria N25bn For Electricity – NERC

Togo, Niger, and Benin owe Nigeria $17.8m, an equivalent of over N25bn at the current exchange rate, for electricity supplied under bilateral arrangements, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said. In its Third Quarter 2025 report, NERC disclosed that the three international customers were invoiced a total of $18.69m by the Market Operator for electricity […] The post Togo, Niger, Benin Owing Nigeria N25bn For Electricity – NERC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago ‘Win Or I’ll Be Impeached’, Trump Tells Republicans Ahead Of 2026 Midterm Polls

United States President Donald Trump has warned that failure by Republicans to retain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections could expose his administration to impeachment efforts by Democrats. According to ABC News, Trump made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing Republican lawmakers at a party retreat in Washington. “You’ve got to win the […]

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6 d. ago Niger Delta Students’ Union Reaffirms Election Outcome, Warns Against Unauthorised Briefings

Reacting to his emergence, the president-elect, Ikechukwu, expressed appreciation to the Niger Delta students. The post Niger Delta Students’ Union Reaffirms Election Outcome, Warns Against Unauthorised Briefings appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Trump warns Republicans’ defeat in midterms could make Democrats impeach him

Donald Trump, the United States president, has warned fellow Republicans that failure to win the 2026 congressional midterm elections could read more Trump warns Republicans’ defeat in midterms could make Democrats impeach him

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6 d. ago 2027 Election: “No One Is Stepping Down For Anyone” — Atiku To ObIdients On ADC Presidential Ticket

Amid the call by Obidients that presidential aspirants in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) should step down for Peter Obi, the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the notion, saying no aspirant will withdraw for another in the coalition. Atiku’s position was made known in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by […] The post 2027 Election: “No One Is Stepping Down For Anyone” — Atiku To ObIdients On ADC Presidential Ticket appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Trump fears impeachment, asks Republicans to win 2026 midterm election

Donald Trump warns Republicans they must win the 2026 midterm election, expressing fears that a loss would lead to his impeachment by Democrats. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-fears-impeachment-asks-republicans-to-win-2026-midterm-election/

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6 d. ago Ekiti poll: Opposition parties threaten boycott over PDP exclusion

Opposition parties in Ekiti State threaten to boycott the governorship election over the exclusion of the PDP candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, by INEC. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-poll-opposition-parties-threaten-boycott-over-pdp-exclusion/

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7 d. ago 2026: Opposition parties threaten to boycott Ekiti gov poll over PDP exclusion

Opposition parties in Ekiti State threaten to boycott the 2026 governorship poll over INEC’s exclusion of the PDP candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-opposition-parties-threaten-to-boycott-ekiti-gov-poll-over-pdp-exclusion/

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9 d. ago “Trump Will Capture You If You Rig 2027 Election” –  Tokumbo Pearse Warns Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, has warned President Bola Tinubu and other political actors against rigging the 2027 presidential election, saying the international community is closely watching Nigeria. Pearse issued the warning during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, where he cautioned that electoral malpractice could attract serious […] The post “Trump Will Capture You If You Rig 2027 Election” –  Tokumbo Pearse Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Artisans, market women, and traders endorse Gov Adeleke, ask FG to release withheld Osun LG funds

Artisans, market women, and traders in Osun State endorse Governor Adeleke for the 2026 election and call on the FG to release withheld LG funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/artisans-market-women-and-traders-endorse-gov-adeleke-ask-fg-to-release-withheld-osun-lg-funds/

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1 week ago Rivers Community Heave Relief Sign As Electricity Returns After Two Years

Stakeholders in the area say the development is part of efforts at the grassroots level to drive growth. The post Rivers Community Heave Relief Sign As Electricity Returns After Two Years appeared first on Channels Television.

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