By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, on Wednesday dismissed claims that Sections 77(7) and 85 of the Electoral Act 2026 are in conflict, saying the provisions address different aspects of the electoral process. Itodo said the issue required careful legal interpretation rather than partisan consideration, noting that the two […]

ABUJA — An ally of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, and supporter of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Engr Anselm Ijebor, has said what he described as persistent attacks on Obi could increase the former Anambra State governor’s support ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Ijebor, who is also a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic […]

By Dayo Johnson AKURE — The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, citing his commitment to restructuring and other policy priorities. The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the organisation’s caucus meeting held at the Akure residence of its leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti. […]

By Henry Ojelu The Break The Silence Foundation, has rejected the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in its suit seeking further investigation into the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The foundation, in a statement signed by its Convener and President, Yomi Fabiyi, said it would explore available legal […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, has said women will determine the outcome of the party’s battle against the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general election, charging them to take the campaign into their wards and polling units. Amaechi, who recalled how women […]