admin For the 2026 Electoral Act, a former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, has voiced new worries about three “dangerous provisions” that, he says, could cast doubt on the validity of subsequent elections, including the 2027 vote. Igini, who had previously disengaged from political debates owing to displeasure with system improvements, spoke on Wednesday’s Arise … Read more
There are politicians that actually get things done and some who just turn up to make a statement, according to Ijebu-Ode. An excellent illustration of the latter was the situation that unfolded at the entrance of Adeola Odutola Hall during the APC stakeholders’ gathering in Ijebu-Ode. A convoy stopped at the gate, shouts, and the … Read more
On Wednesday, six fresh appointments were authorised by President Bola Tinubu in the field of education. The following appointments were announced by the presidency in a statement: Chair of the Governing Board of the National Examination Council (NECO): Professor Modupe Adeola Adelabu Dr. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi – Continues in Role as NECO Registrar and Chief … Read more
Three days after the abduction of fifteen passengers along the Calabar-Oron waterway, AIG Auwal Musa Mohammed, the zone six commander in Calabar, has ordered the two state commissioners of police in Cross River and Akwa Ibom to immediately deploy their forces in order to free the hostages. Friday was the day of the pirate attack. … Read more
Some towns in Kwara State’s Baruten Local Government Area can be attacked by bandits at any second. Bandits have vowed to attack Baruten towns in response to recent operations by security forces and vigilantes, according to Monday. “The information indicates that these actors are seeking to target individuals or groups they believe were involved in … Read more
Mr. Sunday Adebayo has been named the new Sector Commander for Osun State by the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC. Mrs. Agnes Ogungbemi, a spokesman for the command, made this announcement on Monday in Osogbo. According to Ogungbemi, Adebayo is a seasoned officer who has worked extensively in traffic management, stakeholder engagement, and road safety … Read more
According to Tim Sherwood, who was the manager of Aston Villa before moving on to Manchester City, Arsenal’s title aspirations were saved by Erling Haaland, who remained composed following his confrontation with Gabriel Magalhaes on Sunday. City defeated the Gunners 2-1 on Sunday thanks to a goal by Haaland, bringing them within three points of … Read more
There are 416 hostages held by Boko Haram, and the group has given the Nigerian government 72 hours to free them. The abductees were held in Borno State, and the terrorist group demanded cash to release them. Speaking in Hausa, an unidentified terror organization spokesman threatened the imminent execution of many detainees, including women and … Read more
The APC (All Progressives Congress) schedule for 2027 is now public. The party’s presidential form is priced at N100 million, while the governorship form is priced at N50 million. The APC National Secretariat will be selling forms from Saturday, April 25th, until Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, according to the party. May 15–16, 2026, will be … Read more
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Atiku Abubakar has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) recent Code of Conduct advice, describing it as an attempt to curtail press freedom and free expression in Nigeria. On Saturday, Atiku published a statement via his official X Twitter. The statement read: “The National Broadcasting Commission’s … Read more