Atiku Raises Alarm Over Unauthorised Campaign Fund Alert
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over an unauthorised credit alert into one of his private bank accounts, questioning how his confidential banking details were obtained. In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku […]
Osun Denies ₦11bn Looting Allegation, Accuses EFCC of Bias
By Zainab Bakare The Osun State Government has denied allegations that ₦11 billion was looted from its accounts, accusing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of pursuing a politically motivated investigation. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the government claimed the EFCC froze the state’s accounts […]
Osun Election: TICC Accuses EFCC of Power Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of abusing its powers by freezing the Osun State Government account ahead of the state’s governorship election. The council described the action as an attempt to interfere with the election and put economic pressure on the people of […]
Exclusive: I’ll put education, healthcare first in Delta— Johnson
By Julian Osamoto Labour Party governorship candidate for Delta State, Dr Barry Johnson, says education, healthcare, infrastructure and security would be the immediate priorities of his administration if elected in 2027. In this exclusive interview with Democracy Radio, he outlines his governance agenda and discusses plans for women, young people and persons with disabilities. Q: […]
Osun Govt Faults Road Failure Claims, Blames Oyetola Administration
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Osun State Government has dismissed an advertorial alleging poor road construction under Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, describing the publication as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Bashiru Bello, said the failed road featured in the publication was not located in […]
Wike Targets Apo Relocation, Okada Ban Before Year-End
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced that the relocation of traders from the Apo Mechanic Village to the newly developed Wasa District will be completed before the end of 2026, as the administration moves to strengthen urban planning and security in Abuja. Speaking during a media parley […]
2027 Polls: Survey Shifts Focus From Voters to Parties
By Juliet Onwurah As political parties begin positioning for Nigeria’s 2027 general election, a new nationwide survey is urging them to look inward, arguing that the biggest barrier to electing more women, young people and persons with disabilities is not voter bias but the parties’ own candidate selection processes. The findings, released in Abuja by […]
KDI Calls for Official Gazette of Election Rules
By Julian Osamoto A Civil Society Organisation Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), says officially gazetting the 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections is critical to ensuring credible as well as transparent elections in 2027. The CSO urged Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately publish the regulations in the Federal Government Gazette, […]
Money Barrier Keeps West African Women Out of Politics
By Oluwakemi Kindness Women across West Africa are facing financial barriers that make it difficult for them to compete for elective positions, with stakeholders calling for dedicated funding to give female aspirants a fairer chance in politics. Following this, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has proposed the establishment of a women’s political endowment fund […]
Rivers Women Group Backs Wike-Led Rainbow Coalition
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A political pressure group, Rivers Women Unite for Sim (RWUS), has declared support for the Renewed Hope Family and Rainbow Coalition led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The group also endorsed the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Rivers State, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, and other APC candidates. […]