House Moves to Allow Independent Candidates: ‘Broaden Democratic Space for All Nigerians’
The House of Representatives has approved the first reading of a bill that aims to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow independent candidates to contest in future elections without party sponsorship. Sponsored by Akin Rotimi, the bill seeks to amend key sections of the Constitution, enabling qualified individuals to run for offices such as the […]
PDP’s Ighodalo: ‘We Will Regain Our Mandate Through the Tribunal’
Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, expressed confidence in overturning the election results at the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal. He lost the September 21 election to Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by 44,393 votes. Speaking on Channels Television’s *Politics Today*, Ighodalo claimed the election that […]
Floods Devastate Niger State: ’11 Lives Lost, Farmlands Swept Away, and Thousands in Need of Relief
Severe flooding in Niger State has claimed 11 lives and caused extensive damage across 19 of the state’s 25 local government areas. The floods have ravaged 118,692 farmlands, leaving many residents uncertain about their future as their livelihoods have been severely impacted. Additionally, 246 schools and 529 communities have been disrupted, affecting 41,192 people in […]