Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, the Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), made a significant announcement on Tuesday. He declared that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has resolved the long standing issue of identity theft in elections. This statement highlights a major advancement in electoral integrity. Moreover Amupitan emphasized BVAS’s role during a…
Lagos State has officially launched the Lagos Private Health Insurance Program, a major reform aimed at expanding coverage and strengthening healthcare financing. The initiative targets millions of residents. It seeks to improve access to quality healthcare through public-private collaboration. The launch took place at Victoria Island’s Civic Centre. It brought together government officials, private insurers,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima said the recent mass defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) show strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. He noted that the movement also reflects inclusivity and national unity. During the event in Lokoja, Shettima formally received former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Idris Wada and other political leaders into the…
Nigeria is positioning itself as a top destination for investment, according to Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima. He said the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are creating new opportunities for international investors and business partnerships. “There is no better time to invest in Nigeria,” Shettima told a delegation from Advanced Energy Partners,…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the National Assembly to increase the proposed women’s recruitment quota in the Nigeria Police Act (Amendment) Bill from 15 per cent to 30 per cent. Auwal Rafsanjani, Executive Director of CISLAC and head of Transparency International – Nigeria, made the statement on Tuesday in Abuja….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially rejected a request to postpone the PDP Ekiti governorship primaries. As a result, the commission reinforced its commitment to the electoral timeline and ensured the process remains transparent and fair. The request came from Abdulrahman and Anyanwu, two expelled PDP members, who sought to disrupt the scheduled…
Rapper Nicki Minaj delivered a powerful UN speech hosted by the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, where she thanked President Donald Trump for addressing the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Moreover, she said she felt a “deep sense of gratitude” for the administration’s commitment to religious freedom. Additionally, Minaj highlighted the urgent need for…
The latest school attack in Kebbi State has pushed the Senate to demand urgent action. Lawmakers want President Bola Tinubu to approve the immediate recruitment of 100,000 additional military personnel. They believe fresh manpower will strengthen the Armed Forces and boost the national fight against terrorism and banditry. Call for Stronger Security Measures Senator Abdullahi…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party takes drastic steps. Leaders loyal to Nyesom Wike hold a National Executive Committee meeting. They expel several prominent members. The Key Meeting The group meets in Abuja. Acting National Chairman Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed presents a report. It details breaches of party rules. Moreover National Secretary Senator Sam Anyanwu…
PDP Factional Leader Kabiru Turaki Appeals to Donald Trump and the International Community, Warning That Nigeria’s Democracy Faces Threat Amid a Party Crisis. Kabiru Turaki takes a bold step. He urges US President Donald Trump to intervene in Nigeria’s political turmoil. In addition, as the factional chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Turaki highlights…
