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Rowdy session in Reps as lawmakers clash over Electoral Act amendment, real-time e-transmission of results
The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Tuesday as lawmakers clashed over a motion to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which provides for real-time electronic transmission of election results. Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Waive, had moved the motion seeking to reverse the chamber’s earlier decision on the…
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INEC Chairman charges staff to deliver credible FCT council polls
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has cautioned staff against dereliction of duty ahead of the February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. Amupitan issued the warning in Abuja during an assessment visit and general meeting with FCT staff, describing the poll as a test case for the commission and an opportunity…
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Group denies endorsing Peter Obi, reaffirms non-partisan stance
By Adejayan Gbenga – Good Governance Africa (GGA), a Nigeria-based research institute, has distanced itself from an online article purportedly endorsing former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, for the 2027 presidential election, reiterating that the organisation is strictly committed to research and advocacy. In a statement issued on Monday, GGA’s Executive Director, Dr Ola Bello, said the institute became aware…
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Nenadi Usman, Abure trade blame over LP national secretariat dispute
The Labour Party has been thrown into fresh turmoil as the Nenadi Usman-led National Working Committee called for the arrest and prosecution of the party’s former National Chairman, Julius Abure, over an alleged invasion of its national secretariat in Abuja. Addressing a press conference at the secretariat, the interim leadership accused Abure and his loyalists of storming the premises, threatening…
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Aremo Osoba hails cordial relationship with Governor Abiodun
Former Ogun State governor, Chief Olusegun Aremo Osoba, has described his relationship with Governor Dapo Abiodun as “very cordial and mutual,” emphasising that issues of godfatherism have not influenced the state’s politics. Speaking on Monday in an interview with journalists in Abeokuta, the state capital, Chief Osoba said that since Governor Abiodun assumed office in 2019, he has refrained from…
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El-rufai arrives EFCC headquarters as supporters protest
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja over ongoing investigations into alleged corruption during his tenure. El-rufai’s arrival reportedly sparked tension at the EFCC entrance, as security operatives restricted members of his entourage from entering the premises. Supporters of the ex-governor gathered at the junction…
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Obi urges Nigerians to stay at polling units in 2027, says ‘Our votes must count’
A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to stay at polling units after casting their ballots to witness the counting and transmission of results during the 2027 general elections, saying public participation was crucial to safeguarding democracy. He insisted that every vote must count, warning against any attempt to undermine the electoral…
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Oyo APC adopts consensus for ward, LG congresses ahead of 2027
Adejayan Gbenga Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have resolved to adopt a consensus arrangement for the emergence of new executive committee members at the ward and local government levels. The resolution was reached at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the party’s state secretariat in Ibadan, where leaders from the 33 local government areas deliberated on…
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CSOs demand investigation of El-Rufai over alleged NSA phone tapping
A coalition of civil society and public interest organisations under the aegis of the Campaign for Sustainable Democracy and Rights (CSDR) has called for the arrest, investigation and prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged illegal interception of the National Security Adviser’s phone conversations. In a statement issued…
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‘Only Tinubu loyalists will get my support’ – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has vowed to throw his weight behind candidates who support President Bola Tinubu’s reelection at the FCT area council poll, no matter their political affiliation. Wike disclosed this at the 60th birthday of Sen. Sandy Onor, the senator who represented Cross River Central Senatorial District from 2019 to 2023, in…
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