Democracy at a Crossroads — Nigeria Reacts to Senate’s Rejection of Mandatory Electronic Results Transmission
The 10th Nigerian Senate led by Godswill Akpabio has rejected electronic transmission of 2027 election results. What next?
Court rejects Sowore’s evidence that Tinubu called Jonathan ‘drunkard’
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, rejected an evidence that President Bola Tinubu had in 2011, called former President Goodluck Jonathan a drunkard. The exhibit which an activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, who is answering to a cybercrime charge, tendered before the court, alleged […]
Tinubu congratulates Chief Pondi of Gbaramatu on birthday
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Engr. Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Services and the Ibe Benimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, on his birthday. President Tinubu in a Statment by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the celebrant “as a distinguished personality whose life exemplifies service, […]
FCT Polls: INEC clears 1.6 million voters for election
No fewer than 1.6 million persons are expected to vote in the February 21 elections to be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory.The actual number of voters for the area councils election stands at 1,680,315, according to the figure released by the Resident Electoral […]
We’ll not hold PDP for another party to be in power in 2027 – Makinde
Gov Seyi Makinde has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State would not be part of any agreement to hold the party down for another party to win power at the centre in 2027. Makinde stated this on Tuesday at the inauguration of a newly built PDP Secretariat in Oyo State, located […]
INEC finalises 2027 election timetable
Despite the seeming delay in the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has assured of its readiness for the 2027 general election. Accordingly, the Commission said it has finalised work on the election timetable and schedule of activities. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed […]
‘Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker’ arrested during raid in Zambia
A “notorious” Tanzanian drug-trafficking kingpin has been arrested in Zambia during a raid, the Zambian Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has announced. Ahmed Muharram was among several suspects detained in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, along with large quantities of marijuana and cough syrup containing codeine in several drug busts on Tuesday, the authorities said. “The suspect is […]
Iran’s president says it is ready to negotiate with the US
President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran is ready to negotiate with the US after requests from “friendly governments in the region” to respond to a proposal for talks. In a statement on X, Pezeshkian said he had told Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to pursue talks “provided that a suitable environment exists – one free from […]
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China
An unlikely Lunar New Year mascot has popped up in China this year – Draco Malfoy. Tom Felton is best known for his role in the Harry Potter series, but now, the actor is also making an appearance in some Chinese houses, with e-commerce sites selling festive decor prominently featuring his face. His sudden popularity […]
Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Gaddafi’s son
Libyan prosecutors say they are investigating the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the country’s long-time leader Col Muammar Gaddafi. The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father’s heir apparent, was killed during a “direct confrontation” with four unknown gunmen who broke into his home in the city of Zintan, his office […]