Mr Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday placed uniting Nigeria as his top priority for robust human capital development. Writing on his X handle to unveil his vision for a “productive and prosperous Nigeria.” Titled: ” My Vision for a Productive and Prosperous Nigeria”, Obi said, “when I decided…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment in the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and others over dispute with respect to conduct of local government elections in Kwara State. Justice Peter Lifu on Wednesday held that a new date would be communicated to parties…
Dr Yakubu Kingsley, presidential aspirant of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), on Wednesday kicked against politics of division as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Kingsley, in a statement in Abuja, called on politicians to engage in issue-driven campaigns at all levels of electioneering activities. “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially…
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to introduce “downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)” for voters who have misplaced or defaced their original cards. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this when he received the Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who paid a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgment in two separate appeals over dispute surrounding the timetable for the conduct of the 2027 elections released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A three-member justices of the appellate court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Adebukola Bankole on Wednesday, held that judgments would be…
The Imo State House of Assembly on Wednesday, urged Gov. Hope Uzodimma of the state to direct the State Fire Service through the Commissioner for Works to wake up to its responsibilities. The house made the call following a motion sponsored by Mr Samuel Ogbunikpa (Okigwe), in response to a fire outbreak at Eke-Okigwe market…
Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will sweep the forthcoming local government elections across the state. Idahosa gave the optimism while addressing APC party faithful and leaders at the official declaration of local government election’s in Ovia South West Local Government Area of the state….
Mr Frank Pax-Osifo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2027 Edo South Senatorial Election, has urged party members to unite behind his candidacy to reclaim the senatorial seat from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Pax-Osifo made the call while speaking with journalists at the Benin Airport shortly after returning from Abuja, where…
The Obidient Movement has called for judicial neutrality, expressing concern that recent legal proceedings involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) could undermine confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Monday, the movement’s National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said recent court rulings concerning the party’s…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 7 July for the hearing of a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the matter on Monday after counsel to the plaintiff, Mr B.J. Akomolafe, informed the court that he had only…
