Emeka Ike, a Nollywood actor, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives, saying Nigeria needs functional systems that work for citizens. Speaking during an interview with journalists, Ike said he would contest under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Bwari/AMAC federal constituency seat in…
Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the Senate did not reject key electoral reforms, including the electronic transmission of election results. In a statement posted on X on Friday, Kingibe dismissed claims that the Senate reverted to the 2022 Electoral Act, describing them as inaccurate. She said about 85 percent of…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has apologised to the House of Representatives for the unruly behaviour of a senior Board official during an investigative hearing. His appearance before the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies marked his first engagement with lawmakers since the incident. Background…
