Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, has promised to deploy artificial intelligence-powered surveillance cameras to address insecurity in Jos, Plateau state. Tijani made the pledge during an engagement with the Plateau state government, where he outlined plans to strengthen digital infrastructure and enhance security across the state. He said the initiative would…
Good Friday remains one of the most solemn and spiritually intense days in the Christian calendar, and across Nigeria, millions of believers mark it with deep reflection, prayer, and remembrance of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Unlike Christmas or Easter Sunday, which carry visible notes of celebration, Good Friday is observed in a…
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has advised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to seek an accelerated court hearing over its leadership dispute rather than criticise the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Keyamo gave the advice in a post on X on Friday. He said the crisis within the party is a legal…
Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer and a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of misinterpreting a court of appeal ruling to favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Falana spoke during the fifth public lecture held in honour of late activist Yinka Odumakin. He said INEC wrongly…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC). It said the party caused its own crisis. Earlier, the ADC accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting under pressure from the APC. The party linked the move to INEC’s decision to withdraw recognition of the David Mark-led national working committee…
President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Plateau state that the recent killings in the state will not be repeated. Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday when he met with stakeholders in Jos, the state capital, following the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North LGA, where suspected bandits killed about 28 people. The…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the resignation of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that the electoral body has taken sides in ongoing political disputes. The demand was made by David Mark, interim national chairman of the party, during a press conference on Thursday at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre…
The Obidient Movement has called for a nationwide protest and demanded the immediate resignation of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the movement, said the protest, tagged #OccupyINEC, will begin across the country. The call follows INEC’s…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it will go ahead with its planned congresses and convention despite the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) withdrawing recognition of the David Mark-led national working committee (NWC). INEC had on Tuesday announced it would no longer recognise the Mark-led leadership pending the determination of court cases involving the party….
Dino Melaye, former senator representing Kogi West, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democratic principles. Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), spoke on Thursday during an appearance on The Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television. He alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is attempting to weaken opposition parties,…
