UK to observe Ekiti, Osun polls, APC pledges peaceful elections
The British Government has announced plans to deploy election observers for the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States, as part of efforts to ensure credible and peaceful polls in Nigeria.
Hezbollah chief rejects truce, demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Hezbollah’s chief on Thursday rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding instead a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal as he threatened northern Israel with new attacks.
Tinubu seeks senate confirmation of Marwa for NDDC board seat
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of Dr. Zainab Marwa as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing the North-East geopolitical zone.
Reps order probe of NILDS DG over Kwara primary allegation
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Thursday ordered an investigation into the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, over allegations of participation in partisan political activities while still in office. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by […]
Appeal Court judgment raises concern over APC participation in Rivers 2027 polls
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt There is growing concern among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State that the party may struggle to present candidates in the 2027 general elections following a recent Court of Appeal judgment in Port Harcourt. The fears stem from interpretations of the ruling, which some party stakeholders […]
Senate Steps down bill on Chartered institute of training and developing of Nigeria amid controversy
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has stepped down the consideration of the Chartered institute of training and development of Nigeria (Establishment) bill 2026, following stringent debates among lawmakers over its relevance and potential overlap with existing institutions. The bill which seeks to establish a professional body for certified trainers and development practitioners in Nigeria, […]
