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
Rotimi Amaechi, the former Minister of Transportation, contended that Nigerians experienced superior conditions during the tenure of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari compared to the present administration. Amaechi stated that living conditions under the current administration had dramatically deteriorated for Nigerians, in contrast to the Buhari administration. He delivered the statements at the current … Read more
Electoral Act Dr. Usman Bugaje, an Islamic scholar and political activist, has asserted that efforts to obstruct mandated electronic transmission of election results are intended to facilitate electoral fraud and confer unfair advantages to specific political entities. Bugaje asserted the accusation on Tuesday during his appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, when he condemned the … Read more