The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI), has condemned what it described as “reckless and unfounded” allegations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. El-Rufai, in a statement during a chat with DCL Hausa, reportedly accused Ribadu of ordering arrests without proper investigation and interfering in judicial…
The Odua People’s Assembly (OPA), has criticised former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over what it described as unsubstantiated allegations against the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. The group recalled that El-Rufai, during a recent interview with DCL Hausa, reportedly claimed that Ribadu “just picks his phone and calls any security outfit to…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has disowned a purported membership drive allegedly initiated by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other coalition members. The party urged its members to remain vigilant and report any unauthorized membership registration or related activities to the appropriate authorities. In a statement issued by the party’s Director of Media and…
The Advocacy for Growth and Development in Sustaining Leadership Initiative has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to urgently fix logistics lapses ahead of the Federal Capital Territory area council elections slated for February 21. The group raised the concern after monitoring the INEC mock accreditation exercise conducted on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Bwari…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned of possible nationwide protests and election boycotts over what it described as confusion and contradictory positions by the Senate on amendments to the Electoral Act, particularly regarding the electronic transmission of election results. The labour union accused the Senate of undermining public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process by…
By: Nasiru Jagaba The recent intervention by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), in which it openly criticised the appointment of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, and threatened not to recognise any election conducted under his leadership, demands urgent international scrutiny, not applause. The Council’s…
Export-focused non-governmental organisations have hailed an upcoming book highlighting Yobe State’s economic potential, urging investors to tap into the state’s natural and commercial resources. The book, An Insight on Export Potentials and Investment Opportunities in Yobe State Vision 2030: The Indigenous Export Initiative for Economic Advancement, is written by Muhammad Alwali Kazir and is billed…
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on Wednesday night said President Ahmed Tinubu has approved the deployment of troops to the Kaiama area of the state. Abdulrazaq explained that the battalion of soldiers, known as Operation Savannah Shield, is expected to flush out bandits in Kaiama and the National Park in Niger State. The governor…
The BRAC Coastal Aborigines, representing Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states, have accused IPOB DIASPORAS of elements of fuelling Religious and ethnic tension and attempting to destabilise Nigeria through inflammatory rhetoric. The group said the Ipob perception of poor leadership in the country should not be used as justification to portray Nigeria negatively…
Whisky Mistress, an Abuja-based hospitality and nightlife brand, has commenced a structured recruitment exercise aimed at addressing unemployment, particularly among young Nigerians. The initiative, according to a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Adenike Isi Adeeko, is part of the organisation’s broader commitment to economic inclusion, skills development and job creation within…
