BASIEC Sets August 17 for Bauchi LG Polls
By Zainab Bakare The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has issued the mandatory 60-day notice for the conduct of local government elections, confirming that the polls will take place on August 17, 2026. In a statement released on Friday, BASIEC Secretary, Nuru Abdulhamid, said the notice was issued in line with the provisions of […]
Logistics Ready for Saturday’s Ekiti Gov Poll- INEC
By Oche Otene The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has completed all logistical and operational arrangements for Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, with security agencies and election officials fully mobilised across the state. The electoral body confirmed that the deployment of sensitive and non-sensitive materials, including ballot papers, result sheets, and Bimodal Voter […]
Tinubu Orders Fair Compensation for Communities Affected by Development Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has declared that no Nigerian community should be sacrificed in the name of national development, insisting that affected residents must be adequately compensated and supported whenever government projects impact their livelihoods. The President made the declaration on Thursday while commissioning the seven-kilometre Tunga Madaki–Second Runway Bypass Road in the […]
INEC Registers 11,839 New Voters in Imo, Suspends CVR in Egbema
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 11,839 new voters in Imo State under the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise while temporarily suspending the exercise in Egbema, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, due to security concerns. INEC’s Head of Department, Voter Education and Publicity in Imo State, Mrs. Emmanuella Ben-Opara, disclosed […]
Kwara ADC Declares Readiness for 2027 Polls
By Zainab Bakare The Kwara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections, insisting that no form of intimidation or adverse court ruling will prevent the party from participating in the polls. The position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s State […]
SDP Chairman Confident Despite Ongoing Leadership Dispute Case
By Zainab Bakare The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Professor Sadiq Gombe, has expressed confidence in the party’s position as legal proceedings over its leadership dispute continue. The case, currently before a Magistrate Court in Wuse, Abuja, was on Wednesday adjourned until July 28, 2026, after key banking documents expected to be […]
Kwara Government Sues Saraki Over Alleged Criminal Defamation
By Zainab Bakare The Kwara State Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over alleged false claims concerning the educational qualifications of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The case was filed before the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim, alongside the […]
Witness Says Yahaya Bello Not Involved in Transactions
By Jumoke Abubakar The 17th prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering trial involving former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and two others told the court that Bello did not participate in any of the property transactions under investigation. The witness, Shehu Bala, made the disclosure during cross-examination by defence counsel, Paul Daudu (SAN). He […]
Tinubu Urges Governors to Invest in Judicial Infrastructure, Welfare
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors across the country to take greater responsibility for funding judicial infrastructure and improving the welfare of judicial officers. He says strengthening the judiciary should not be left solely to the Federal Government. The President made the appeal on Tuesday during the commissioning of the […]
Oshiomhole’s Claims on Obi’s Security Record Are False – Ogene
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Rep. Afam Victor-Ogene, has strongly dismissed comments by former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, comparing the security performance of the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Anambra State with his own record in Edo State. Ogene in […]