elections
22 Jan
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for the amendment of the law for a more cost-effective alternative methods of filling vacancies at the national and state assemblies. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the call during the commission’s consultative meeting with political parties on Wednesday in Abuja. He urged stakeholders to prevail…
7 Dec
The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of individuals involved in electoral malpractices in the ongoing elections in Ghana. In a statement, the police announced the arrest of one Michael Allotey, at the St. Theresa School polling station in the Okaikwei South Constituency, Accra, for carrying a weapon during the elections. Also, an official…
27 Nov
Experts and stakeholders have discussed organising credible local government (LG) elections in Nigeria. The experts spoke on Tuesday in Abuja during a session at the ongoing Media and Development Conference (MDC 2024) organised by the Centre for Journalism and Innovative Development. The MDC 2024 is a three-day event and is themed, “Navigating Global Shifts: Media…
16 Nov
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been urged to improve on the treatment of persons with disabilities (PWDs) during elections. A group, TAF Africa made the demand on Saturday in its preliminary report on the experience of PWDs during the Ondo State governorship election. TAF Africa in the report signed by representative, Adeolu Kilanko,…
29 Sep
Worried about the way Nigerians are losing confidence in the electoral and judicial process, ActionAid Nigeria has warned that Nigeria is building a castle of anarchy. They stressed that the best mechanism for a nation is for people to decide who governs them, but if that is taken away from them, "then we are building…
21 Sep
Gov. Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has pledged to ensure greater financial autonomy for the local government councils to enhance their ability to impact the lives of the citizens. Aliyu made this commitment after casting his vote at the Magajin Rafi Model Primary School polling unit in Tudun Wda “A,’Sokoto South Local Government Area during…
20 Sep
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on all stakeholders to conduct themselves with peace, civility, and respect for the democratic process. The election, scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, has drawn attention from across the country as citizens prepare to cast their votes. In a press release by the Special Adviser to the President (Information…
30 Aug
The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has announced that elections in the 18 local government areas and 203 wards of the state will now take place on January 18, 2025. Chairman of ODIEC, Dr Joseph Aremo, disclosed this at a Stakeholders’ meeting which took place at the Commission’s headquarters in Akure, Ondo State. The…
5 Aug 2024
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it registered 177,914 new voters for the upcoming Edo and Ondo states governorship elections. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, stated this in a statement on Monday. Olumekun said the final figure revealed that Edo State has 119,206 new…
21 May 2024
Politicians who are found guilty of tax evasion have already presented themselves as lawbreakers and unpatriotic citizens sabotaging govern
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An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Isabo, on Wednesday, remanded a 64-year-old, woman, Maria Ogundipe, for allegedly stoning a woman to death. The defendant, whose plea was not taken by the court for lack of jurisdiction, was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder. The police prosecutor, Sunday Ekong, however, moved a motion ex…
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The Oritsuwa of Warri Kingdom, Godday Erewa, has refuted claims linking the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, to illegal oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism. A recent report had alleged that a company chaired by the monarch was involved in such activities. However, Erewa described these accusations as baseless and unfounded, emphasizing that the…
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President Bola Tinubu has notified the Senate of the termination of the appointments of three Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The notification is contained in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Wednesday. The letter is titled: "Request to…
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A German tourist died in India after he was attacked by a wild elephant in a forest reserve, police said Wednesday. The 77-year-old was riding a hired scooter in Tiger Valley in southern Tamil Nadu state on Tuesday evening when the agitated elephant attacked him on a hilly forest road, tossing the tourist into the…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has increased Nigeria’s proposed 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion—as initially presented to the National Assembly (NASS) on December 18, 2024—to ₦54.2 trillion. In a letter addressed separately to both the Senate and the House of Representatives, President Tinubu cited additional revenue inflows as the reason for the budget adjustment. The breakdown…
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Saudi Arabian authorities have vowed to maintain their position on the establishment of the State of Palestine in the Middle East, despite Israeli interests. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s stance on Wednesday. The Crown Prince reiterated this position in a statement from the Saudi…
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The Federal Government is set to establish a pilot Soil Assessment Laboratory in the Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Recall that the Federal Government also recently appointed Ekiti as a pilot state in the Southwest for agriculture. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Ebenezer Boluwade, in a release made available…
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The registration of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj operations has been extended by two weeks, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced. The registration was initially scheduled to close at midnight on January 30, 2025. The new deadline of February 14, 2025, was announced by Sheikh Ahmed Abdulmumini, who led the NAHCON…
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The Founder and CEO of Connected Development (CODE), Hamzat Lawal, on Wednesday, reaffirmed his commitment to expanding humanitarian efforts and strengthening collaborations to enhance aid delivery across Nigeria. He stressed the need for a more inclusive approach to humanitarian assistance, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive adequate support. Lawal disclosed this in Abuja, during his investiture…
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The Ogun State Police Command is investigating a fatal crash that resulted in one death and six injuries near Ajobo village along the Abeokuta-Ibadan Road. The incident occurred at around 2:30 pm on Tuesday and involved a Lexus ES 350, driven by 26-year-old Abiodun Michael, and an Opel Zafira 1.8 Space Wagon, driven by 55-year-old…