By Vivian Emoni A socio-political organisation, Plateau Vanguard for Democracy (PVD), has urged residents of Plateau State to rise above ethnic and partisan sentiments following the defection of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chairman of the group, Mr Christopher Ishaku, made the call in a statementContinue Reading
National Secretary: PDP hails court ruling upholding party’s position Ruling By IbrahimG Ahmad Gusau, Jan. 21, 2026 (NAN) The Zamfara chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the Federal High Court in Abuja for upholding the party’s position onContinue Reading
APC registers 70,000 members in Yobe Registration By Nabilu Balarabe Damaturu, Jan 21, 2026 (NAN) The All Progressives Congress (APC) has so far captured over 70,000 members across the 17 local government areas of Yobe under the party’s ongoing e-membership registration exercise. Alhaji Muhammadu Gadaka, the state APC Chairman, disclosedContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie INEC says it has introduced fresh measures to overcome security threats and difficult terrain that encumber smooth implementation of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Imo. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Prof. Sylvia Agu, disclosed this at a meeting with Electoral OfficersContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha As part of moves to reposition the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) on Tuesday paid a consultative visit to former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, at his Abuja residence. Speaking to newsmen after the closed-door meeting, Turaki said that the party wasContinue Reading
By Nicholas Dechi The Benue House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the Benue State Widows Commission, aimed at prohibiting harmful cultural practices against widows. The bill is also aimed at protecting widows from exploitative acts, as well as prescribing punishment for offenders. The bill, titled “A LawContinue Reading
APC chieftain chides Gov. Okpebholo over alliance with former critics APC chieftain chides Gov. Okpebholo over alliance with former critics Alliance By Usman Aliyu Benin, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN)All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Shaba Ehigiamusoe has criticised Gov. Monday Okpebholo for associating with people who once derided him, calling itContinue Reading
Low citizen participation, weak enforcement undermine disability law implementation — Centre Law By Diana Omueza Abuja, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has identified low citizen participation and weak enforcement mechanisms as major factors hindering effective implementation of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act. TheContinue Reading
INEC urges stakeholders to boost voters’ participation in ongoing CVR in Kebbi Registration By Ibrahim Bello Birnin Kebbi, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi, has urged stakeholders to intensify sensitisation efforts to ensure inclusive participation in the ongoing 2nd phase of the Continuous VoterContinue Reading
Lagos council boss sensitises market leaders on APC e-registration E-registration By Oluwaseun Nubi Lagos, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) Mr Jubril Emilagba, Chairman, Lagos Mainland Local Government, on Tuesday engaged White Sand Market leaders to sensitise them on the APC e-registration exercise. The stakeholders’ meeting, held at the market, sought toContinue Reading
