Amupitan becomes Nigeria’s new electoral chief — Tinubu explains why
Nigeria’s National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the country electoral commission, the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Natasha Akpoti returns to senate chamber after six-month suspension
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, returned to her seat in the senate on Tuesday at exactly 11:42am. She walked into the senate chamber with a smile and smirk,…
Mahmood Yakubu bows out as INEC chair, hands over to May Agbamuche-Mbu
Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has handed over the leadership of the commission to May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will now serve as acting national chairman.…
Sanction politicians for early campaigns, SERAP urges INEC
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to identify and prosecute politicians and political parties that have begun electioneering ahead of the legally…
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Nigerian government, El-Rufia clash over ‘payment of ransom to bandits
A public clash has erupted between former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and the Federal Government, after El-Rufai accused the administration of a “kiss-the-bandits policy” that involves paying ransom…
Desperate Demand! I will kill myself if Izunaso fails to pay me ₦200m by June 15 – Okafor
A chilling ultimatum is rocking the political space, as Chief Emma Okafor, popularly known as Agujiegbe, has threatened to take his own life if Senator Osita Izunaso (Imo West)…
I Pity Tinubu, 22 PDP Govs Endorsed Jonathan Yet He Lost Re-Election — Ndume
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, on Sunday, distanced himself from the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. The senator, who has been in the…
BREAKING: Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno defects from PDP to APC
Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom state, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Eno said the decision followed “three…
Wike dares critics, says no one can sack him from PDP
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at those calling for his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party. This is as he declared that no one has…
INEC sets dates for Ekiti, Osun governorship elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, July 20, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood…
Appeal Court Affirms Okpebholo As Edo Gov
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State and dismissed the petition of Asue Ighodalo, the…
Reps withdraw compulsory voting bill after outrage
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn a bill that aimed to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. The bill, which he co-sponsored with…
Fresh PDP crisis: Wike quits peace deals, accuses Makinde of collusion
Less than 48 hours to the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has pulled out of all…
Reps move to make voting compulsory for Nigerians
A bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for Nigerians of voting age has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed…
South-East threatens to dump PDP if denied national secretary position
The South-East bloc of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to reconsider its relationship with the party if the zone was denied the position of the party’s National Secretary.…
