EKITI POLL: PWDs Hail INEC for Prioritizing Accessibility
By Oche Otene The Ekiti State Governorship election recorded strong voter turnout in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, with Persons with Disabilities taking active part in the process. At St. Michael Secondary School, Ado Ekiti, both elderly and young voters turned out in large numbers. Persons with Disabilities were also seen at the polling units, with […]
Epelle Lauds Voter Turn out, faults accreditation process
By Oche Otene Founder of Albino Foundation and election observer in the Ekiti Governorship election,Jake Epelle has praised the ongoing Ekiti State Governorship election,saying it shows signs of improved public trust in the electoral process. Speaking to Democracy Radio in Ado Ekiti Okpala described voter turnout as “a turnaround worth noting” compared to previous off-cycle […]
Reps Tell Minority Caucus to Act on Security Concerns
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on its Minority Caucus to complement public criticism of Nigeria’s security challenges with concrete legislative action, stressing that lawmakers have both the responsibility and constitutional tools to help address the nation’s security concerns. In a statement issued on Friday by House Spokesman Rep. Akintunde Rotimi Jr., […]
Ex-Police Chiefs Reject Tinubu’s Ultimatum, Back Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of retired senior police officers has distanced itself from an ultimatum reportedly issued to President Bola Tinubu over the proposed Police Exit Bill, declaring that it does not support threats of nationwide protests and remains committed to dialogue with government authorities. In a statement signed by its Chairman, retired Commissioner […]
Marwa, UNODC Push Financial Crackdown on Drug Networks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have reaffirmed their commitment to disrupting drug trafficking networks by targeting the financial structures that sustain organized crime. Speaking at a joint press briefing in Abuja ahead of the 2026 World Drug Day, NDLEA Chairman […]
Lekan Fatodu Elected Nigeria Aquatics President in Landslide By-Election
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Lekan Fatodu has been reaffirmed as the new President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation after securing a resounding victory in a by-election conducted in Abuja on Friday. Fatodu, who currently serves as the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, succeeds the late Dr. Chamberlain Dunkwu and will lead the federation […]
BASIEC Sets August 17 for Bauchi LG Polls
By Zainab Bakare The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has issued the mandatory 60-day notice for the conduct of local government elections, confirming that the polls will take place on August 17, 2026. In a statement released on Friday, BASIEC Secretary, Nuru Abdulhamid, said the notice was issued in line with the provisions of […]
EFCC Arrests Nigerian-American Over ₦434.9m Luxury Car Fraud
By Zainab Bakare The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nigerian-American citizen Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams over an alleged cross-border vehicle import scam involving more than $320,000, estimated at about ₦434.9 million. In a statement shared on its official X account on Friday, the anti-graft agency says Adams is under investigation for alleged criminal […]
Nigeria, Russia Strengthen Strategic Ties
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations following a meeting between Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Borisenko Evgenievich, and Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Joseph Iji, in Moscow. The meeting marked a key milestone in Ambassador Iji’s diplomatic mission as he formally presented copies of his credentials, paving […]
Logistics Ready for Saturday’s Ekiti Gov Poll- INEC
By Oche Otene The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has completed all logistical and operational arrangements for Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, with security agencies and election officials fully mobilised across the state. The electoral body confirmed that the deployment of sensitive and non-sensitive materials, including ballot papers, result sheets, and Bimodal Voter […]