The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, believes that the commission can’t be genuinely independent unless it has financial autonomy. Amupitan made the assertion on Thursday while speaking on reforms needed to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that an electoral commission dependent on the executive
The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended the confirmation of two nominees forwarded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for appointment into the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC). The decision was announced during Thursday’s plenary after the Assembly considered the report of its screening committee on the governor’s nominees. The nominees Durosimi Yinka and
A member of the House of Representatives representing the Bindawa/Mani Federal Constituency of Katsina State, Ahmed Doro, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing unresolved internal challenges within the ruling party. Doro formally announced his defection during Thursday’s plenary at the House of Representatives, where his letter
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a thorough investigation into the cause of the runway excursion incident involving an aircraft at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Obi urged the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to conduct a comprehensive inquiry
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar provided financial support for an impeachment plot against him during his administration, claiming the move was backed with N5 million. Obasanjo made the allegation while reflecting on events that occurred during his tenure as Nigeria’s president, accusing Atiku, who served as his deputy
A coordinated operation involving troops and local hunters has led to the arrest of five suspected kidnappers in Yobe State, in a renewed push to curb criminal activities and improve security across the state. The suspects were apprehended during a joint operation carried out by security personnel and members of the local hunters’ vigilante group
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar financed efforts to impeach him during their time in office, claiming that N5 million was provided to lawmakers to advance the plot. Obasanjo made the claim in remarks contained in his newly released memoir, where he reflected on the political tensions that characterised
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected Boko Haram members during a counter-insurgency operation in Borno State as security forces intensify efforts to dismantle terrorist networks in the North-East. The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out by troops in the state. Military authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the