INEC Chair Visits FCT Polling Units Amid Low Turnout Concerns
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, visited several polling units on Saturday during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections to monitor the voting process. At Polling Unit 016 in Area 8, party agents raised concerns over voter apathy and delays in the arrival of sensitive election materials. […]
ADC Condemns Technical Failure at Gwarinpa Polling Unit
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the technical malfunction recorded at the Federal Staff Clinic Polling Unit in Gwarinpa, describing it as an incident that disenfranchised voters. Reports indicated that the accreditation machine at the polling unit developed a fault, preventing eligible voters from being properly accredited to cast their ballots. In a statement […]
Low Voter Turnout Marks Kano Assembly Rerun Elections
The rerun election for the State House of Assembly in Ungogo Local Government Area recorded low voter turnout across several polling units as of late morning. At Panisau polling unit, five electoral officers arrived around 8:00 a.m., but by 10:30 a.m. only six voters had cast their ballots. In Ward 003, Kera Panisau, which has […]
Peter Obi Supporters Launch ‘Village Boys Movement’
Supporters of former Peter Obi have launched a grassroots organization aimed at mobilizing support ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group, named the ‘Village Boys Movement,’ was introduced as a counterpart to the ‘City Boys Movement’ organized by President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, in support of the President’s re-election. Maazị Tochukwu Ezeoke, convener […]
PDP Condemns Chairmanship Candidate Withdrawals in Abuja Elections
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the withdrawal of some of its chairmanship candidates ahead of the upcoming Abuja area council elections. In a statement on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, described the withdrawals as “shameful” and made without the party’s consent. The PDP said […]
BREAKING….House of Reps Session Turns Rowdy Over Electoral Act Motion
Proceedings in the House of Representatives on Tuesday descended into disorder as lawmakers clashed over a motion to rescind the Electoral Act Amendment bill. Francis Waive, chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, moved the motion seeking to reverse the December 23, 2025 passage of the bill. During plenary, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas put […]
Senate Approves N140bn For North Central Commission
The Senate on Monday approved a N140 billion budget proposal for the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) for the 2026 financial year, urging the agency to prioritise agriculture and security in its spending. Chairman of the Senate Committee on NCDC, Titus Zam, announced the approval after a closed-door budget defence session with the commission’s management. […]
Tinubu Urges Release Of South Sudan VP
President Bola Tinubu has called for the immediate and unconditional release of South Sudan’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, and other detained opposition figures, urging swift implementation of the country’s revitalised peace agreement. Tinubu’s position was delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee for South Sudan, known as […]
Former Kaduna Governor Nasiru El-Rufai Appears Before EFCC
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, has responded to an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption during his tenure. El-Rufai, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), arrived at the EFCC headquarters accompanied by hundreds of supporters. The former governor had previously resisted arrest at the […]
Presidency Accuses El-Rufai Of Stoking Tension
The Presidency has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of attempting to create political tension and distract from corruption allegations in his home state. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, made the claim in a post on his verified X account on Monday. He alleged that El-Rufai […]
