Politics
Suspended Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Returns to National Assembly After Six Months
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly complex in Abuja with a crowd of supporters, marking her return after serving a six-month suspension. Her comeback coincided with her appearance earlier in the day before the Federal High Court in Abuja, where she is standing trial in…
Read More »National Assembly Extends Recess, Resumption of Plenary Now October 7
The Senate and House of Representatives have postponed their resumption of plenary sittings from September 23 to October 7, 2025, extending the National Assembly’s annual recess by another two weeks. The Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Chinedu Akubueze, disclosed the adjustment in an internal memo to senators, while…
Read More »INEC Unveils Final Register of 2.8m Voters for Anambra Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final register of voters for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, putting the figure at 2,802,790 registered voters. The commission also confirmed receiving 171 letters of intent from associations seeking registration as political parties, following the receipt of 19…
Read More »INEC Issues Certificates of Return to Winners of 2025 National Assembly Bye-Elections
Concisedailynews – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to seven winners of the August 16, 2025 National Assembly bye-elections, formally confirming their election into the Senate and House of Representatives. The ceremony, held at INEC’s Headquarters in Abuja, on Thursday was presided over by National…
Read More »INEC Completes Final Preparations for Bye-Elections in 16 Constituencies Across 12 States
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the delivery of all non-sensitive materials ahead of Saturday’s bye-elections scheduled to take place in 16 constituencies across 12 states. Sensitive materials are expected to arrive later today, in line with the Commission’s timeline. INEC also issued a reminder that all political…
Read More »Drama at NASS Gate as Security Bars Suspended Senator Natasha
ABUJA — Tension ran high at the National Assembly complex on Tuesday after security operatives blocked suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the premises. The Kogi Central lawmaker, flanked by prominent activist Aisha Yesufu, rights advocate Mama P, fellow activist Randy, and a crowd of passionate supporters, was stopped at…
Read More »Court dismisses prayer seeking to stop NASS from approving Rivers’ budgets
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, dismissed a motion seeking to restrain the National Assembly from approving budgets or appointments of Rivers Government under the current Sole Administrator. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.) was appointed as Rivers’ Sole Administrator by President Bola Tinubu following the six-month suspension of…
Read More »Presidency Clarifies Misinterpretation of Shettima’s Remarks at Adoke’s Book Launch
The Nigerian Presidency has clarified that Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remarks at the launch of Mohammed Adoke’s book on Thursday were not, in any way, a criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s actions regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to…
Read More »Ojukwu laments escalating rights violation in W/Africa
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has expressed concern over the escalating human rights violations in West Africa, citing undemocratic government changes, shrinking civic spaces, conflicts, terrorist insurgency, forced displacements, and climate change as contributing factors. The ES stated this on Tuesday,…
Read More »INEC Establishes Artificial Intelligence Division to Boost Election Integrity
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the creation of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division under its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department. The decision, approved during the Commission’s regular weekly meeting held today, marks a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge technology into Nigeria’s electoral process. According to…
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