The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to safeguard the integrity of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, assuring voters that the process will be transparent, fair and professionally managed. At a stakeholder engagement in Osogbo on Wednesday, Osun’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, said preparations were already underway following the formal issuance…
The Nigerian government has spotlighted a series of high-impact projects in the South-East region, pledging continued investment in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and economic growth. Speaking at a public enlightenment forum in Abakaliki on Wednesday, Lauretta Bakare, Head of the Federal Information Centre in Ebonyi, said the projects formed part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against multiple registration in the forthcoming Continuous Voters Registration (CRV) exercise. Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Plateau, said this during a meeting with stakeholders on the resumption of CVR across the country. Sadiq said that such a move would not only attract…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the continued detention of former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is part of a wider plan to intimidate and weaken the opposition. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, Atiku claimed Tambuwal’s detention was solely because he belongs…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi, says it has suspended some members of its State Working Committee (SWC) leadership. Jamilu Muhammad, the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. He said: “Following a wide range of consultations with critical stakeholders of ADC in…
Mr Daniel Okorie, a former chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the outcome of the 2027 elections would not hinge solely on party affiliation but a combination of other factors, including viability of candidates. Okorie, a former Technical Assistant to former Gov. David Umahi on Students Affairs, stated this in an…
Sen Chris Ngige, former governor of Anambra, says he did not consent to the use of his picture in the campaign poster of All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Nov. 8 election. Ngige, who made the clarification in a statement signed by Mr Hyggy Obialo, his Special Assistant on Tuesday in Awka, said that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has urged eligible residents to participate in Continuous Voter Registration(CVR) and avoid last minute rush as the commission begins the exercise nationwide on Monday. Prof. Ayobami Salami, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) made this appeal at a news conference on Tuesday, to announce the commission’s…
President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr Muheeba Dankaka as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) for a second five-year term. The president also named Mohammed Musa as the commission’s new Secretary and retained Kayode Oladele, representing Ogun, as a Commissioner. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointments in a statement issued…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ms. Rinsola Abiola as Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC). Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointment in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Abiola, a strategic communications and government relations expert, was appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and…
