Nasarawa LG Elections Set for November 2: ‘Commit to Peaceful Participation,’ Says NASIEC Chairman
The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) has announced plans to conduct local government elections on Saturday, November 2, 2024, across the state’s 13 local government areas. The elections will cover both chairmanship and councillorship positions. NASIEC Chairman Ayuba Wandai-Usman made this known during a press briefing in Lafia, urging citizens to turn out in […]
Tinubu Begins Two-Week UK Vacation, Will Reflect on Economic Reforms
President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for the United Kingdom on Wednesday for a two-week vacation, which is part of his annual leave. According to his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the leave will serve as both a working vacation and a time for the President to reflect on his […]
Atiku Abubakar Warns: ‘Nigeria Teeters on the Brink of a One-Party Dictatorship’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s political climate, warning that the country risks becoming a one-party state. In his message commemorating Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, Atiku urged political leaders to unite and protect democracy from further decline. He lamented the weakening of opposition parties and the ruling party’s manipulation of […]
Nigeria at 64: President Tinubu Warns: ‘Reform or Risk Collapse’ as Nigeria Faces Critical Crossroads
In his Independence Day address, President Bola Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria must reform its political and economic systems to avoid collapse. He highlighted the challenges faced by the nation, including economic instability and security concerns, noting that his administration has taken steps to address these issues since taking office 16 months ago. “We found ourselves […]
Nigeria at 64: Peter Obi: Nigeria Urgently Needs Rescue from ‘Further Decay’ at 64
As Nigeria marks 64 years of independence, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, emphasized the urgent need to rescue the nation from “further decay.” In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi compared Nigeria’s progress to other nations that gained independence around the same time, noting Nigeria’s decline in […]
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. […]
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 […]