The Obidient Movement Worldwide has threatened to stage a mass protest against the National Assembly over the Senate’s rejection of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results, warning that the decision could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The National Coordinator of the group, Yunusa Tanko, disclosed this in a statement issued in…
As the political landscape gradually shapes toward the 2027 general elections, the people of Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency are increasingly looking beyond promises and rhetoric, seeking a leader whose actions have already demonstrated commitment to service and compassion for humanity. Among the emerging voices gaining widespread acceptance across communities is Hon. Tosin Alabi, a philanthropist,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reconstituted the leadership of its 2026 National Convention Central Coordination Committee, appointing former Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as the new chairman. The party also reassigned Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, who was earlier named to lead the committee, to serve as treasurer. In addition to the…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are stabilising Nigeria’s economy, restoring confidence, and placing the country on the path of sustainable growth. Mr Idris said this during a virtual interview on ICAN On Air, a live programme of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN),…
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has expressed deep pain and criticism following United States President Donald Trump’s public praise of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, on February 5. Trump, addressing attendees including members of the US Congress, religious leaders, and international dignitaries, described the Nigerian First Lady…
U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C on Thursday. Trump made the remarks while addressing participants at the faith-based gathering, which was attended by political and civic leaders from across the world. His comments highlighted…
The senate minority caucus says lawmakers retained electronic transmission of election results during the passage of the Electoral Act (Amendment) bill. On Wednesday, the senate retained the provision for electronic transfer of election results as contained in the Electoral Act 2022. During the consideration of the Electoral Act (Amendment) bill, the red chamber also rejected…
Hoodlums suspected to be political thugs on Wednesday night reportedly attacked the Edo State secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), attempting to set the facility ablaze. It was gathered that the attackers shattered windows and damaged other items in the building located on Ogbelaka Street, Benin City, after they were unable to set it…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved the registration of two new political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, announced the decision on Thursday in Abuja at the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties for 2026. Amupitan said the commission has approved the Democratic Leadership Alliance…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has invited the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Abdulraham Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu to a meeting of political parties geared towards the 2027 general election. The faction which is backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, represented the crisis-ridden…
