INEC Chair Acknowledges Trust Deficit, Vows Credible 2027 Polls
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has acknowledged that the commission is grappling with a trust deficit among Nigerians but pledged reforms to restore confidence ahead of the 2027 elections. Amupitan made the remarks on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while addressing INEC staff after inspecting the […]
2027: Olajide Bids to Replace Makinde
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan North and South West, Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. Olajide said he is prepared to succeed Governor Seyi Makinde and described himself as the best candidate to consolidate the current administration’s achievements. He made the […]
Ondo APC Congress Will Hold Despite Court Order — Aiyedatiwa
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has insisted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) state congress scheduled for Tuesday will proceed despite a Federal High Court order restraining the process. The court, presided over by Justice Toyin Adegoke, issued an ex parte order stopping the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the APC from conducting […]
Sen. Sadiq Umar Declares For 2027 Kwara Gov. Race
Ahead of the forthcoming general election, Sen. Sulaiman Umar Sadiq, has declared his intention to run for Governorship under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State. Senators Sadiq, Dan Amar of Kaiama Emirate is the lawmaker representing Kwara North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM has gathered. […]
Kwara APC Fixes State Congress for March 3
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its State Congress for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Arca Centre in Ilorin. In a statement signed by the party State Publicity Secretary in person of Alhaji Abdulwaheed Olawale Babatunde said the congress is set to begin at 10 a.m. and will […]
Breaking….Sheikh Gumi speaks after US-Isreali attacks kill Ayayollahi Ali Khamenei
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has reacted to the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. In a post shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi said Khamenei died “in jihad against killers of innocent children and women in Gaza and elsewhere.” He added that Khamenei’s blood “will fuel the change in the […]
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 […]
