The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections.

According to the timetable, the commission fixed June 27 to July 11, 2026, for the submission of nomination forms for presidential and National Assembly candidates, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly candidates are to submit their forms between July 18 and August 8, 2026, through the INEC nomination portal.

The electoral body said campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections will commence on August 19 2026 and end on January 14 2027, while campaigns for governorship and State Assembly elections will run from September 9, 2026, to February 4, 2027.

The commission also scheduled the publication of the final list of nominated candidates for September 12, 2026 for the presidential and National Assembly elections and October 10, 2026 for governorship and State Assembly elections.

Under the timetable, the presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on January 16, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are slated for February 6, 2027.

INEC said the revised timetable aligns with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires election campaigns to begin 150 days before polling day and end 24 hours before voting.

The commission urged political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to adhere strictly to the timetable and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act to ensure a credible and orderly electoral process.

Nigerian writer and commentator Solomon Buchi has criticised South African singer Tyla over her planned performance in Nigeria, calling on Nigerians to boycott the show.

Buchi argued that Tyla remained silent during xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other immigrants in South Africa, but is now planning to perform for Nigerian fans.

According to him, Nigerians should use the planned concert as an opportunity to make a statement against xenophobia rather than welcome the singer “with open arms.”

“Tyler must not have that show,” Buchi said, arguing that Nigerians should support local artistes instead.

He also suggested that Nigerians who love Tyla’s music could travel to South Africa to attend her shows, while urging those who attend her Nigerian concert to protest peacefully against xenophobia.

“It’s not about Tyla. I have no beef with her, but it’s about coming together as a people and saying, no, we have a voice and that voice matters,” he said.

A Nigerian nurse has warned people against giving water to accident victims immediately after a crash, explaining that what may seem like a simple act of kindness could potentially put the victim at greater risk.

According to the nurse, accident victims may be in shock or have suffered a head injury, which could affect their ability to swallow properly.

She explained that giving them water in such a condition could cause them to choke or aspirate the liquid into their lungs.

The nurse also said accident victims may require emergency surgery and anaesthesia, making it important for medical professionals to assess them before they consume anything.

She further pointed to the possibility of internal injuries and bleeding, stressing that severe thirst after an accident should not automatically be treated with water.

Rather than giving the victim water, she advised people to focus on getting emergency medical help and, while waiting, keep the person’s airway clear and avoid giving them anything to eat or drink.

Her advice has since sparked conversations online about some of the common things Nigerians do when trying to help accident victims at the scene of a crash.

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A Nigerian man has narrated an encounter he claims he had with officers of the Nigeria Police Force, alleging that his phone was taken and searched while he was at a police station.

According to the man, he was stopped at a checkpoint while on his way to the bank to get money for food after his wife recently gave birth.

He said officers questioned him about his vehicle documents before allegedly taking him to their office after suspecting that he was recording them.

The man claimed that while his phone was in the possession of one of the officers, it was searched and private videos of his wife during childbirth were allegedly found on the device.

He claimed that the police officer watched the videos showing his wife during labour and in a private state while giving birth to their child, expressing shock at the alleged incident

The man also alleged that the officers demanded money for fuel during the encounter, although he said he did not have cash on him because he was heading to the bank.

He later said the situation was eventually resolved and his documents were returned to him.

OAP Dotun has called for the boycotting of South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos. His calls comes amidst renewed Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African Nationals.

Tyla recently released schedules for her World Tour, which includes a Lagos performance on December 22.

Like some Nigerians, Dotun believes that with the recent happenings in South Africa, no Nigerian should attend her concert and if anyone those, he categorised them as ‘’B@stards’’

Daddy Freeze has jokingly compared his son to Nigerian skit maker Peller after revealing that he received a whopping ₦7 million in school fees.

In a video shared online, the media personality teased his son, asking if he wanted to be like Peller, whom he noted did not go to school but still made his parents proud.

Daddy Freeze continued joking that with school fees now costing millions of naira, having a profitable talent could be a cheaper alternative.

His son, however, did not seem amused by the suggestion.

President Bola Tinubu has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a clean bill of health, accusing the opposition parties of crying wolf.

Speaking while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, President Tinubu said

“The opportunities are equal. INEC is neutral. They have never intimidated anyone. If political opponents are crying wolf, maybe they are afraid of their own shadows and uncertainty in the companies they keep, not me.”

Ahead of the 2027 elections, the opposition parties have repeatedly accused INEC of undermining their activities to favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

While speaking to the Bishops, the President assured Nigerians that the ongoing restructuring of security operations and institutions will deliver victory over terrorism, band!try and k!dnappings across the country.

President Tinubu emphasised that Nigeria’s security architecture is being repositioned for greater efficiency.

He said the security challenges were being confronted through enhanced intelligence gathering, restructuring and repositioning of security institutions, improved logistical support, and prioritisation of frontline personnel welfare.

The mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister in-law of young widow, Tosin, who cried out after she was allegedly being harassed and intimidated by her husband’s family eight days after his demise, have all vacated his home.

Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who initially brought the story online, said the late husband’s family members have vacated the home of the young widow while the father in-law is still in police custody.

Tosin, 28, lost her husband on July 20 and according to Harisson, her in-laws immediately moved into her matrimonial home and have subjected her to fear and intimidation,

The Lagos state government has since waded into the matter.