Electoral reform
13 Nov
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of widespread manipulation in Edo State’s September 21 governorship election, calling for the immediate dismissal of INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The coalition, made up of INEC-accredited observer groups, issued a scathing statement at a press conference in Abuja on…
13 Oct
The chief spokesman of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organisation, Yunusa Tanko, has stated that the Obedients movement will continue to advocate for electoral reform to ensure that Nigerians have a free and fair election in 2027. According to him, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is overwhelmed with a lot of work, and the Uwais…
30 Apr
One year after the 2023 general election, stakeholders working to improve the country's electoral process have expressed dissatisfaction over the vague stance of President Bola Tinubu-led administration on electoral reform.
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has strongly condemned the attack on the convoy of his colleague, Rep. Ginger Onwusibe, in Abia State. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night in Ubakala, Umuahia South Local Government Area (LGA), tragically led to the death of a police officer. In a statement released on…
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The highly anticipated Wicked film premiered in dazzling style at the Royal Festival Hall, London, on November 18, 2024, ahead of its cinematic release this Friday, November 22. Fans are thrilled to go back into the magical world of Oz with this stunning reimagining of the beloved musical. Directed by Jon M. Chu and written…
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Nigerian singer Johnny Drille and his wife, Rima, all smile as they celebrate their daughter Amaris's first birthday in grand style. The proud parents shared pictures from the celebration, leaving fans swooning over the family’s love-filled moments. Late on Monday, November 18, 2024, Johnny Drille took to Instagram to unveil photos from Amaris’ first birthday…
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has teamed up with the Anambra State Government through the Solution Innovation District (SID) to launch a state-of-the-art Makerspace in preparation for Anambra Innovation Week 2024. The collaboration aims to foster innovation, technological advancements, and digital transformation, particularly in addressing socio-economic challenges in Africa, as well as positioning Anambra…
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The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the Nigerian Air Force to intensify the use of their various platforms to bring an end to banditry and terrorism. According to the minister, the Air Force is key to this fight and must put its acts together to end this war. Badaru made this…
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Nigeria's male quarter-miler, Samuel Ogazi, believes God has been the sole reason behind his consistency in athletics in the 2024 season.
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The National Assembly has supported the minimum yearly housing budget of N500 billion proposed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. This was disclosed by Minister Ahmed Dangiwa while addressing newsmen at the State House in Abuja. According to Dangiwa, the call for budgetary support is motivated by the scale of Nigeria's housing deficit,…
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President Bola Tinubu has hailed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil. President Tinubu, who made his statement on Monday at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, described the alliance as pivotal in the global fight…