INEC to Begin PVC Distribution for Edo Governorship Election on Thursday
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will begin distributing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to newly registered voters in Edo State starting Thursday, in preparation for the upcoming governorship election. The distribution will take place at 192 Wards across the state from August 22 to August 26, between 9:00 am and 5:00 […]
The Growing Trend of Food Insecurity in Nigeria
According to a household expenditure survey conducted from September 2018 by nigerianstat to October 2019, it costs approximately N82,000 annually for one household member to meet the average daily requirement of 2,000 calories, as recommended by the NHS. The study revealed that over 40% of Nigerians are facing food scarcity. With these figures in mind, […]
Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Bayelsa and Kogi Governorship Election Disputes
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has started hearing the electoral disputes arising from the 2023 governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi States. The disputes involve Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, who were both declared winners by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Challenging these results are Timipre […]
Ogun Governor Seeks Federal Help in Free Trade Zone Dispute as Amosun Rejects Utomi’s ‘Entitlement Mentality’ Claims
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approached the Federal Government to help resolve the ongoing dispute with Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. over the contentious Ogun Free Trade Zone (FTZ). On Thursday, Abiodun engaged top federal officials in Abuja to address the issue, which recently led to the seizure of presidential jets in Europe by […]
Northern Leaders Push for Jonathan’s 2027 Presidential Run, Calling Him a ‘Safe Bet’ for Nigeria’s Future
Political leaders from Nigeria’s northern region, which holds significant voting power, are working behind the scenes to persuade former President Goodluck Jonathan to run in the 2027 presidential election, according to sources close to the matter. This push is gaining momentum following the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, which highlighted widespread dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. […]