YPEI Calls on Youth to Champion National Development
By Chinedu Echianu Calls for unity, security, and active civic engagement took centre stage in Abuja as the Youth Progressive Empowerment Initiative (YPEI) inaugurated and launched offices across the 36 states of the federation. YPEI, a movement led by Comrade Barnabas Ishaya aims at empowering young people with the skills, knowledge and resources needed to […]
Coalition Urges NASS on Women’s Seats Bill Before 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Reserved Seats for Women Bill Campaign Coalition has urged the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of the constitution amendment bills proposing 182 reserved seats for women. The call cones with warning that the release of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has left lawmakers […]
LP Chair Alleges Break-In at Party Secretariat
By Chinedu Echianu The National Chairman of Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has alleged that hoodlums led by former Chairman of the party, Julius Abure and other previous officials, broke into the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, vandalised offices and removed documents following a leadership transition announced by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The […]
ADC Targets 14 Million Members in Nationwide Expansion Drive — Rauf Aregbesola
By Zainab Bakare The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has disclosed that the party is targeting at least 14 million registered members nationwide as part of an aggressive expansion drive to reposition it as a major political force. He made this known on Tuesday at a South-West stakeholders’ meeting […]
Protests at NASS Over Senate’s Rejection of E-Voting Results
By Anayo Akwitti Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has led a protest against the Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results. Obi described the decision as a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy, noting that the absence of electronic transmission contributed to disputes in past elections, including the […]
APC Expands National Convention Committee to 90 Members
By Sulyman Gobir The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expanded and reconstituted its Central Coordination Committee for the 2026 National Convention, raising its membership from 73 to 90. The increase it said is part of efforts to strengthen geopolitical balance and enhance organisational efficiency. According to the party, the enlarged committee is designed to provide […]
Kwara Gov Appoints Seven-Person Committee on Woro Incident
By Sulyman Gobir Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of a seven-person committee to interface with Woro community on humanitarian support. In a statement on Friday, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Rafiu Ajakaye said the chairman of the committee is Ahmed Kiwozi, a former lawmaker from Kaiama Local Government Area. Other […]
Civil Society Condemns Senate Over Watered-Down Electoral Bill
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has expressed concern over the Senate’s passage of a watered-down version of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, warning that the changes could undermine transparency, credibility, and public trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. Briefing Journalists in Abuja, Celestine Odo, Co-Convener of the Situation Room, […]
Adopt House Version of Electoral Amendment Bill – CNPP to Senate
By Chinedu Echianu The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called on the National Assembly’s Conference Committee to adopt the House of Representatives’ version of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026. A statement signed by CNPP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema on Thursday warns that failure to mandate electronic transmission of election […]
KDI Warns Senate Reforms May Undermine Electoral Integrity
By Julian Osamoto Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has raised concerns over recent Senate decisions on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, warning that the changes could weaken transparency and public trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Bukola Idowu, KDI acknowledges the passage of the bill but expressed […]