Politics
INEC schedules June 20 for bye-elections, swears in Jamila Malafa as National Commissioner
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of bye-elections in six states across the federation, while also formally receiving retired Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa as its newest National Commissioner following her swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu. Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan,…
Read More »APC to Hold World Press Conference Ahead of 2026 National Convention
The Media and Publicity Committee of the 2026 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that the party will hold a world press conference on Thursday this week to unveil its plans and preparations for the upcoming convention. The disclosure was made on Tuesday by the Co-Chairman…
Read More »Tinubu Directs all Political Appointees Eyeing 2027 Polls to Step Down by March 31
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026,…
Read More »Tinubu reportedly directs Wike to suspend impeachment efforts against Fubara at truce meeting on Rivers politics
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly intervened in the deepening political crisis in Rivers State, brokering a truce between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. The move, according to reports, comes as tensions have paralyzed governance in Nigeria’s oil-rich state, threatening both political stability and…
Read More »PDP NEC Expels Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Bode George, Dissolves Oyo, Bauchi, Ekiti, Lagos Exco
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the expulsion of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, alongside several senior party figures, over alleged anti-party activities and disregard for court orders. Also expelled are former…
Read More »BVAS Has Ended Era of Voter Impersonation — INEC Chairman
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, says the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has effectively ended the longstanding problem of identity theft and voter impersonation in Nigeria’s elections. He made the declaration while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria…
Read More »Drama as Akpabio, Natasha, Oshiomhole Clash Over Abortion Clause in Criminal Code Bill
There was drama in the Senate on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senator Adams Oshiomhole engaged in a heated exchange over a controversial clause on abortion in the proposed amendment to the Criminal Code Act.
Read More »Armed Forces rescue victims, foil N98m oil theft
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has commended troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their gallantry, resilience, and professionalism in ongoing operations across the country, saying recent battlefield victories underscore their unwavering determination to defend every part of the nation from security threats. Speaking at the biweekly press briefing on…
Read More »INEC Clarifies ₦1.5 Billion Cost for Certified Copies of Voters’ Register and Polling Units
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained the basis for the ₦1.5 billion fee charged for providing Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the National Register of Voters and details of existing polling units nationwide. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 16, 2025, by the Director of Voter Education…
Read More »INEC Promotes 471 Junior Staff Ahead of Key Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 471 junior staff across Grade Levels 03 to 06, following recommendations from its Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee (APDC). The decision was reached during the Commission’s weekly meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, presided over by INEC Chairman, Prof.…
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