Independent National Electoral Commission Orders EFCC, ICPC to Arrest Vote Buyers at FCT Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a stern warning against vote trading ahead of Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the...
Tinubu Signs Electoral Act 2026 Amid Outrage, Opposition Cries ‘Legalised Rigging’ Ahead of 2027
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, igniting a political firestorm as opposition parties and civil society groups accuse the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining electoral integrity...
Gov Aliyu Reaffirms Support for Religious Education as 259 Qur’an Students Graduate in Sokoto
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening religious affairs as a core pillar of Sokoto State’s nine-point Smart Agenda.
The governor made the pledge during the second graduation ceremony of 259 students...
Ex-INEC Boss Urges President Tinubu to Reject Electoral Act 2026: “A Recipe for Chaos”
Ex-INEC Boss Urges President Tinubu to Reject Electoral Act 2026: “A Recipe for Chaos”
Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner Mike Igini has urged President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent on the...
Ramadan, Lent: Olubadan Ladoja Urges Nigerians to Pray for Unity, Security
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasidi Ladoja, has called on Muslims and Christians to use the ongoing Ramadan and Lenten seasons to pray for the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.
In a statement issued by...
NRS Rolls Out New Tax Act in Phases, Prioritises Large Firms in E-Invoicing Drive
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has defended its phased rollout of the new Tax Act, saying the strategy is designed to address operational and infrastructure challenges while ensuring a smooth transition to a fully...
“I Am Still Mrs Churchill” — Rosy Meurer Fires Back at ‘Home-Wrecker’ Allegations
Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer has strongly denied allegations that she “snatched” her husband, Olakunle Churchill, from his ex-wife, actress Tonto Dikeh.
In a series of Instagram videos posted amid swirling social media speculation, Meurer dismissed...
Taraba Political Earthquake: Governor Agbu Kefas Dumps PDP, Flies APC Flag in Historic Defection
Taraba State’s political landscape shifted dramatically on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as Governor Agbu Kefas formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending the state’s long-standing reputation...
INEC’s 2027 Election Timetable Sparks Debate Over Ramadan Clash
The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) release of the 2027 general election timetable has sparked intense debate across Nigeria.
While the timetable provides political parties and candidates with months of preparation, critics argue that the...
NASS Passes 2026 Electoral Bill, Retains Manual Backup for Results Transmission
The National Assembly has passed the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment Bill after heated and, at times, rowdy sessions in both chambers, approving electronic transmission of election results while retaining a manual backup in cases...