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The Nigerian Senate is facing widespread criticism after rejecting a proposal to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory in the Electoral Act amendment. Critics argue that this decision undermines efforts to strengthen transparency and credibility in future elections. The Senate retained the existing provision, allowing results to be transferred “in a manner as prescribed…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, led a monitoring team to assess preparations for the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The team observed a mock accreditation exercise in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and Bwari Area Council, testing the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System…
President Bola Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kwara State following a deadly attack by gunmen in Woro village, which killed at least 162 people. The attack, reportedly carried out by Boko Haram terrorists, has raised concerns about insecurity in the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who visited the affected area, described the attack…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that uncertainty surrounding the amendment of the Electoral Act could affect key operational plans for the 2027 general elections, while insisting that the commission remains fully prepared to deliver credible polls. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the commission’s first…
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need for political stability, accelerated development, and improved welfare for residents. The move, announced on Monday, January 26, 2026, marks a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. Yusuf stated that his decision is driven by the desire to align…
The Kano State Government has assured residents that the ongoing emirate tussle will be resolved amicably soon. Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, made this known while addressing journalists in Kano, stating that concrete measures have been put in place to restore lasting peace and stability in the state. Waiya emphasized that the…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), in collaboration with the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), has condemned the renewed move by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as a dangerous assault on democracy and calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene. Speaking at a…
Activist Adetoun Onajobi, also known as Just Adetoun, has challenged Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun over allegations of neglecting public welfare, particularly regarding emergency ambulance services. This stems from a December 2025 road accident involving boxer Anthony Joshua, where Adetoun claimed the state lacked functional ambulances and the governor was allegedly partying in Ghana. Adetoun…
The Togolese government has confirmed the extradition of Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, Burkina Faso’s former transitional president, to Ouagadougou, where he is to face prosecution over allegations ranging from attempted coup plots to corruption and financial crimes. Damiba, who took power in January 2022, was deposed nine months later in a military takeover that installed Captain…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of preparations for the February 21 Area Council elections. In a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday, the commission urged eligible voters to collect their PVCs promptly, noting that possession…