APGA Sweeps Anambra LG Elections: ‘The Results Are Clear and Fair,’ Says ANSIEC
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) claimed a landslide victory in the September 28, 2024, local government elections in Anambra State, winning all 21 chairmanship and 326 councillorship seats. In a press briefing, Genevieve Osakwe, Chairperson of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), declared that APGA candidates secured the highest votes in all wards. […]
Sowore Insists: ‘No Going Back!’ on October 1 Protest Against Hardship Despite Government Warnings
The organizers of the planned October 1 nationwide protest against rising hardship have affirmed their commitment to proceed despite warnings from the Nigerian government and police. Activist Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and one of the protest leaders, took to social media to declare there would be “No Going Back” on the peaceful demonstrations. […]
Court Blocks INEC from Releasing Voters’ Register for Rivers LG Polls: ‘RSIEC Violated Election Laws,’ Says Judge
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has once again blocked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. Delivering his ruling on a suit filed by the All Progressives Congress […]
Justice Kekere-Ekun Sworn in as Nigeria’s Chief Justice: ‘A New Era for the Judiciary’
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), following her Senate confirmation on September 25, 2024. The ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja on Monday, where Kekere-Ekun officially assumed office, succeeding Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired in August 2024. […]