By Emmanuel Oloniruha The new Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, is expected to assume office on Thursday. According to an invitation by the Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, Amupitan would be meeting with the Directors of the commission at the INEC Headquarters on theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Political stakeholders, on Wednesday, urged the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to consolidate on achievements recorded by his predecessor, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. They said that the next frontier for Nigeria’s democratic consolidation lies in deepening and sustaining institutional culture. TheContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omumma, will broaden education in the state and the country at large. He made the remarks in Abuja, when the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu presented him, the Certificate ofContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The House of Representatives on Tuesday observed a one-minute silence in honour of the late son and grandson of the Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Abba Moro. The solemn observance followed a motion by Rep. Philip Agbese (APC–Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo), during plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu.Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says a formal apology must precede any form of restitution for historical injustices related to slavery and colonial exploitation. Nwoko, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, said this on Tuesday in Abuja. He, therefore, called on nations that participatedContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has called for the establishment of a National Social Security Agency (NSSA) in the country to replace the current Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Saturday after attending the Aqaba Process Heads of State Meeting in Rome, Italy. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday in Abuja. The Aqaba Process, launched in 2015 byContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo A former INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has called for a transformative, value-driven leadership that prioritises national interest over personal gains in order to put Nigeria in its rightful place in the comity of nations. Jega made the call at the presentation of a book entitled: “TransformativeContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo, Dr Afolabi Momoh, says mass defection of politicians to the party shows that Nigerians have confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s government. Momoh stated this on Friday in Ikare Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area of theContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has been honoured with the “Best Performing Senator of the Year” award at the Democracy Heroes Award Africa 2025. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, emerged winner in a category that featured several serving senators. His award was presented to him by Rep.Continue Reading
