Suspension The Cross River House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms Theresa Ushie by 90 days. Mr Elvert Ayambem, Speaker of the Assembly, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Former lawmaker and Labour Party (LP) Governorship candidate in the 2023 Imo State election, Sen. Athan Achonu, has called for constitutional recognition to legalise Diaspora voting. He said such recognition was crucial for Nigeria’s democratic growth and economic development. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Founding members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) have pledged full support for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. A delegation of former CPC leaders, led by ex-Nasarawa Governor and Senator, Tanko Al-Makura, declared loyalty to Tinubu and promisedContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate, through its Committee on Capital Market, is working with the Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SIBAN) to develop a comprehensive legal framework for cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. The collaboration was initiated during an interactive session on Wednesday in Abuja, chaired by Sen. OsitaContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing local government elections in Rivers. Wike made the remarks on Saturday after casting his vote at Polling Unit 007, Ward 9, Rumuepirikom Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA). He commendedContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Arewa for Renewed Hope Agenda, a non-partisan advocacy group, says Nigeria deserves leaders whose decisions may be tough today but will lead to a better tomorrow. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, the group’s chairman, Mr Abu Misodi, highlighted the importance of leaders who are willingContinue Reading
Appointment By Emmanuel Oloniruha The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed Umar Damagum as the substantive National Chairman of the party until its elective national convention scheduled for November. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the confirmation was one of the keyContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it will prioritise youth and women by allocating 50 per cent of elective and appointive positions to them. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary of the party, stated this in Lagos during the affirmation of PDP, Labour Party and other members whoContinue Reading
CVR By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 505,906 voters have participated in its pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during a roadshow organised by the commission to flag off the 2025 CVRContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated the need for a virile and united Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before conversions around choice of presidential candidate in 2027 general elections. Makinde spoke to newsmen after a closed-door PDP Southern Zoning Consultative SummitContinue Reading
