Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has said that the commission is working on supplementary regulations and guidelines to offer clarity in the review of declaration and return at elections, ahead of the 2027 general polls. He recently shared that INEC was making it happen in pursuant to the commission’s power to issue regulations, guidelines and manuals to give effect to the provisions of Electoral Act. Speaking at a regular consultative meeting of Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, Mahmood revealed that the commission is concerned with the several interpretations given to the provision of…
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The former spokesperson to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has said that Buhari’s government made governance about personal integrity. He recently documented the key achievements of Buhari’s eight-year tenure, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking in Abuja while addressing journalists during a briefing on his new book titled “According to the President: Lessons from Presidential Spokespersons,” Shehu revealed that the book will serve as an important resource for students, media professionals, and public relations practitioners. According to him, Buhari has always been a leader who wants his work to speak for him, and he deserves praise for doing everything humanly…
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has urged corps members to fully integrate with their host communities and respect their socio-cultural lifestyle. He recently charged the corps members to discharge their duties with diligence throughout their stay in Akwa Ibom. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 National Youth Service Corps Batch A Stream II, at the orientation camp in Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Eno revealed that the corpers must serve their fatherland with dedication and as good ambassadors of the nation. According to him, the students must do everything within their power to contribute meaningfully to nation…
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has said that no single security agency can effectively tackle the serious security challenges confronting Nigeria. He recently emphasised that inter-agency partnership and synergy are needed to address insecurity in the country. Speaking in Jalingo during the closing ceremony of a two-week capacity-building training organised by the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Kefas revealed that combined intelligence and mutual trust among security agencies are key to ensuring the nation is safe again. According to him, it is important for Nigerians to recognize that security is a collective responsibility; hence why our response to the…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to inaugurate two major road projects on Wednesday. This is part of efforts to boost connectivity, ease traffic congestion and boost economic activities in the state. The roads affected are the Abaranje in Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (formerly Old Dopemu) in Agege Local Government Area. Speaking via a press statement, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, revealed that the projects prove the government’s readiness to provide infrastructure that supports inclusive economic growth and improve residents’ quality of life. According to him, the completion of…
A socio-political youth group, Omenuko Ndigbo United, has blasted Peter Obi for a perceived lack of commitment to the current opposition realignment efforts ahead of the 2027 general election. The group slammed Obi for his “political aloofness” amid ongoing consultations aimed at forming a united opposition front to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking via a press statement, its president, Comrade Benjamin Madu, revealed that rather than unite with the coalition to rescue Nigeria from bad leadership, Peter Obi has decided to be selfish by focusing on himself. Warning against a repeat of the political fragmentation seen during…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has ordered the immediate arrest of anybody in possession of illegal arms in Benue State. He recently warned that anyone who attacks security personnel with such illegal arms would be thoroughly dealt with. Speaking after holding a closed-door meeting with their Royal Majesties, the Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, the Och’Idoma, John Odogbo and other traditional rulers in the state, Gen. Musa revealed that the federal government and military leadership are doing everything possible to end the insecurity crisis in Benue. According to him, the previous consultations, including the latest visit by…
The Forum of Political Leaders of Itsekiri Extraction within the All Progressives Congress has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the sole candidates for the 2027 general elections. The group recently revealed that the 2027 general election will not be difficult process for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and All Progressives Congress in the region. Speaking in Warri shortly after a group unity meeting in Delta State, the convener of the group Chief AyirimiEmami disclosed that the unity meeting ended well because they are one family. According to him, it was a thing of joy to see everyone…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Abuja residents that his government will keep tackling their “one chance” problem with reforms in public transport infrastructure. He recently revealed that he understands the fears of terrified residents and their concerns have been heard by the Federal Government. Speaking through Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the inauguration of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, Tinubu declared that the newly built terminal, along with the previously commissioned Mabushi terminal, will help put a stop to chaotic public transport in the FCT. According to him, the Mabushi and Kugbo International Bus Terminals are of global standards,…
Continuous governance failures are frustrating Nigeria’s efforts to mobilise development finance, the African Development Bank has said, via its 2025 Nigeria Country Focus Report. The report, titled “Making Nigeria’s Capital Work Better for Its Development,” sheds light on how Nigeria has been failing to attract and effectively use domestic resources to fund national development. According to AFDB, the fragmented regulatory oversight, disorganized institutional mandates, and restricted coordination among government bodies keep eroding public trust and discouraging investment in Nigeria. The report stated that governance and institutional failures have gone a long way towards complicating development funds, which further restricts Nigeria’s…
