Saraki Family a Pillar of Community Development in Kwara — Imam Imale
Former Senate President and Waziri of Ilorin Emirate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday hosted members of the Ilorin Emirate League of Imams, young Islamic scholars, and community stakeholders at his residence in Ilorin as part of his ongoing Ramadan Iftar engagements. The gathering, according to his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, formed […]
Tinubu Urges Senate to Amend Constitution for State Police
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Senate to begin the process of amending the Constitution to allow for the creation of state police, describing it as a critical step toward addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. The President made the appeal on Wednesday evening during an interfaith Iftar with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. […]
INEC Directs Resident Electoral Commissioners to Boost Voter Education Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to intensify voter education and sensitisation across Nigeria, emphasizing that effective electoral policies are only impactful when citizens understand the voting process. Speaking at a meeting with RECs in Abuja on Wednesday, INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan said that while voter turnout […]
Okonkwo Alleges Assassination Attempt Over Edo Political Attack
A member of the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has described the attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi in Edo State as an attempted assassination and a politically motivated assault. Okonkwo made the allegation during an interview on Arise TV, saying he obtained details of the incident from […]
Court to Rule on Suit Seeking Deregistration of Four Parties
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 24 to rule on a joinder application in a suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Action Alliance (AA) over alleged non-compliance with constitutional requirements. The suit, filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum […]
Lawmaker Calls for Legislative Emergency Over Rising Insecurity
A member of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has described Nigeria’s security situation as “horrific” and urged the National Assembly to consider extraordinary measures, including a possible legislative emergency, to address the crisis. Speaking during plenary presided over by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, Doguwa, who represents Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State, said […]
APGA Candidate Concedes AMAC Poll
The chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the February 21 Abuja Municipal Area Council election has conceded defeat, saying he will not challenge the outcome declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the candidate, Chukwu, congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Christopher Maikalangu, […]
ADC Chides APC Over Cross River Oil Wells Dispute
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River State, Austine Ibok, has criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over what he described as its failure to resolve the protracted dispute between Cross River and Akwa Ibom states over 76 oil wells. The two states have been at odds since a 2012 […]
Vote-Buying Allegations Surface in Gwagwalada Polls
Allegations of vote buying and irregular ballot handling have emerged in parts of Gwagwalada Area Council during the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council elections. Party agents representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Young Progressives Party (YPP) raised concerns at polling units in Better Life, UBE, and Kotangora. A YPP agent, Momoh Abdul, […]
Adeyanju Slams National Assembly Over Electoral Amendment
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticized the National Assembly, describing it as unfit to legislate following the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. Speaking in an interview with AIT, Adeyanju said the Assembly, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has acted against the interests of Nigerians and questioned its role in governance. His […]
