Electoral Act Amendment: KDI raises concerns over jettisoning of electronic transmission
…says dropping 10-year ban on vote buyers threatens democracy By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AN election observer, Kimpact Development Initiative, KDI, Thursday, expressed concerns over the jettisoning of the mandatory electronic transmission of results by the Senate. The Executive Director, KDI, Bukola Idowu, in a statement signed by him, asserted that the rejection of certain […]
Electoral Act: Rejection of e-transmission shows FG not ready for credible polls — Obidients
The political camp of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, popularly known as the Obidient Movement, has criticised the Senate for passing the Electoral Act amendment bill without approving electronic transmission of results, describing the move as a clear indication of the government’s lack of commitment to credible, free and fair elections despite the expectations of many Nigerians.
Trump says Minneapolis taught him ‘softer touch’ could be needed on immigration
President Donald Trump suggested in an interview Wednesday that a “softer touch” may be necessary on immigration after two US citizens were shot dead by federal agents during raids in Minneapolis.
Ronaldo returns to training amid tension with club
Cristiano Ronaldo has not left Riyadh and continues to train with Al-Nassr, dismissing reports that he has gone on strike.
Kwara Community holds mass burial for 75 killed in bandits’ attack
-Survivors recount ordeal By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Seventy persons were reportedly buried enmass Wednesday afternoon at Woro Community in Kaiama local government area of Kwara state, following bandits attack on Tuesday evening, said a local who preferred anonymity in an interview with Vanguard. Chairman of the local government Alhaji Abubabar Abdullahi Danladi, led an entourage […]
Nasarawa Deputy Speaker defects from PDP to APC
The Deputy Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Muhammad Adamu Oyanki, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senate denies rejecting electronic transmission of election results
The Senate has denied a report that it rejected the electronic transmission of election results during consideration of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill.
Zulum hosts ambassadors, UN officials in Maiduguri
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Wednesday hosted the Ambassadors of India, Egypt, Indonesia, the Philippines, Turkey, Malaysia, and Qatar in Maiduguri.
Gurara II Dam: Reps intervene as FG, APCL clash over ownership
The House of Representatives Committee on Water Resources has commenced deliberations on a petition arising from a dispute between Abuja Power Company Limited (APCL) and the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation over the proposed Gurara II Hydropower Project in Niger State.
Nasarawa Police rescue two kidnap victims, arrest suspected kidnapper
The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims in separate operations and arrested a suspected kidnapper, as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and related crimes across the state.
Over 124 Okada impounded between Dec 31 and Jan 4, 2026 — Lagos taskforce boss
…Expresses concern over uniformed personnel operating motorcycles on restricted routes By Olasunkanmi Akoni Men of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environment and Special Offences have impounded a total of 124 motorcycles, popularly known as okada, between December 31, 2025, and January 4, 2026. Chairman of the Taskforce, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Adetayo Akerele, disclosed […]
