National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has reaffirmed the commission’s readiness to organise an election that is free, transparent and beyond reproach in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking on Friday during INEC’s Induction and Strategic Retreat for its national commissioners, secretary to the commission, resident electoral commissioners, administrative secretaries and directors of the …

KPMG, globally renowned auditing firm with expertise on tax services, says it has identified loopholes in the new tax laws. The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee had said it proposed the laws to provide better oversight on government revenues, and streamline tax administration in Nigeria to bring it closer to best practices globally and improve efficiencies in tax …

Tinubu is not merely facing headwinds—he is staring down a political hurricane that could sweep him out of power in 2027. The foundations of his coalition are cracking, and the political terrain is shifting violently beneath his feet as the warning lights are no longer blinking—they’re blazing. The north is abandoning him. His 2023 northern numbers will not repeat themselves. …

Legislative lawyers under the aegis of Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, ALDRAP, have commenced moves to recall 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including the Speaker Martin Amaewhule, over the impeachment proceedings initiated by the lawmakers against Governor Sim Fubara The Rivers lawmakers had on Thursday commenced an impeachment process against Fubara, accusing him of …

There is a lingering sense of distrust across Nigeria following the implementation of the tax reforms despite the controversy over alleged alteration of the original documents. This is just as citizens and business owners expressed mixed reactions to the tax reforms which the government says were aimed at broadening the tax base, improving compliance, and boosting public revenue. While the …

Political tension escalated in Rivers State on Thursday as the State House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, listing multiple allegations of gross misconduct against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. At plenary, the Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, acting on the directive of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, read out a …

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has expressed regret over the decision by the United States to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities, stressing that assessed financial contributions to the organisation are a legal obligation for all member states. In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, the Secretary-General expressed regret over the …

US President Donald Trump has ordered the country’s withdrawal from 66 global organisations, which the White House says operate contr+ary to America’s national interests. Of the 66 organisations, 31 are United Nations (UN) entities while 35 are non-UN affiliated. The presidential declaration was signed on Wednesday, following a review directed at the State Department earlier this year of all international …

The peace brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu among key political actors in Rivers State has again collapsed, as the State House of Assembly yesterday commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, issued a notice of impeachment, citing alleged gross misconduct, constitutional breaches and financial impropriety against …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Imo State Governor Hon Emeke Ihedioha, its immediate past national chairman, Ralph Nwosu, Senator Enynnaya Abaribe, Senator Ehigie Uzamere, legal icon Etigwe Uwa SAN, and 16 others to review its constitution with the view to ensuring inclusivity and alignment with global best practices. National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, while …

The APC Progressive Mandate Group has called for the immediate cessation of impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, describing the move as constitutionally flawed, politically motivated, and a direct affront to the peace accord personally brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Ayodele Alonge, the …

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the banners of the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM), on Wednesday held a protest rally in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In an open letter and press statement addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and conveyed …

The Rivers State House of Assembly has given reasons for the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Majority Leader of the Assembly, Major Jack, said the decision to impeach the governor and his deputy was based on their alleged persistent violation of the peace agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu. Jack made the allegation during plenary on Thursday …

The lawmaker who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the National Assembly, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has declared her readiness to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections, including former Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi. Kingibe, speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Wednesday, said her …

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a mistake, saying that the rich oil state had never experienced the ongoing political situation. Amaewhule, speaking during plenary on Thursday, stated that Fubara’s administration, along with his Deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, is a threat to democratic governance in the state. While accusing …