Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State, has approved the recruitment of an additional 1,000 members for the State Security Network Agency, commonly known as the Amotekun Corps. This was revealed in a statement signed by Corps Commander Brig Gen Alade Adedigba (rtd.), which was made available. The Corps commander stated that the recruiting is … Read more
Senator Nenadi Usman, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has stated that the issue over the accompanying proviso to Section 60(3) of the Electoral Act 2022, which provides for manual transmission of election results, is exaggerated. The LP chairman addressed at the ‘Live Citizens Town Hall’ on the new Electoral Act 2026 under … Read more
Oyejide Sunkanmi, the young leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, often known as SUCO, has switched to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sunkanmi resigned on Monday in a letter to the party’s leader, Abayomi Tella. He thanked the party for developing him politically and pleaded for understanding over his decision. … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Nigerian government to simplify the recently modified Electoral Act so that voters can understand it. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, stated that what Nigeria requires is clear legislation on the Electoral Act, written in simple language that is understandable to all Nigerians. Prof Amupitan made the … Read more
The South-South Zonal Office of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has increased coordination with Calabar transport unions to combat the spread of illicit firearms. At a sensitisation session on Wednesday, drivers and transport union officials were urged to collaborate closely with the Centre to prevent illicit weaponry … Read more
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a strong warning about the increasing occurrences of indiscriminate conferment and misuse of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigerian universities. This comes as the NUC reiterated that sanctions will be enforced on both organisations and people who breach its guidelines. The Commission issued a statement on Thursday outlining 16-point … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, or APC, has lambasted the African Democratic Congress, or ADC, calling the party its own foe. The APC stated that the ADC requires no external assistance to achieve its political doom, and that the David Mark-led party is doing an excellent job of crippling itself even before it has a chance … Read more
Pastor Peter Akpe, the recently appointed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, has stated that he did not solicit for the position after his predecessor died. Akpe described his new work as an opportunity to help people rather than chasing personal recognition. This information was presented during a reception at the Government House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa … Read more
Citizens of Anambra State are outraged about the purported transfer of N100 million from the Anambra State Government account to the bank account of Victor Egbetokun, who is reported to be the son of Kayode Egbetokun, the former Inspector-General of Police. Sahara Reporters said that the money was transferred in four tranches of N25 million … Read more
Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has announced that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not implement zoning or other consensus arrangement in its presidential primary for the upcoming general elections. In an interview with Trust Tv, El-Rufai stated that the party is dedicated to executing primaries that are free, fair, and transparent, … Read more