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The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2026 Abuja Municipal Area Council election, Dr Moses Paul Ogigi, has rejected the outcome of the poll, alleging irregularities and widespread vote buying. Ogigi, popularly known as Dr Mo, was defeated by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking …
Read More »ALLEGED COUP: EX-BAYELSA GOVERNOR, SYLVIA, AMONG SPONSORS
Security agencies investigating the alleged coup plot to overthrow Bola Tinubu have identified two persons who allegedly funnelled N835 million through two private companies to bankroll the alleged conspiracy, Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva allegedly contributed the largest share of N785 million. Investigators alleged that the funds were transferred through Purple Waves Limited, an Abuja-based construction company. The firm’s …
Read More »LAWMAKERS JITTERY AS ICPC TRACKS ₦16.3B CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS IN KOGI
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced the tracking of 72 constituency projects valued at N16.3 billion across the three senatorial districts of Kogi State, a development now dominating conversations in Nigeria News Today. ICPC Moves to Audit Kogi Projects The Assistant Commissioner of ICPC, Wale David, disclosed this in Lokoja, stating that the exercise …
Read More »EBONYI GROUP RAISES ALARM OVER THREAT TO LIVES, CITES VOICE NOTES AS EVIDENCE
A group of professional journalists operating under the auspices of the Edda Media Practitioners has alleged a subtle and imminent attack on the people of Oso Edda in the Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State by assailants from the Amasiri clan in the Afikpo Local Government Area of the state. The coordinator of the media group, Ikenna Emewu, stated …
Read More »BENEFITS OF NIGERIA’S 2026 ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at the State House in Abuja, signed the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. Aside the contentious issue of electronic transmission of election results, the bill introduces some fundamental changes that bode profound positive tidings for the future of Nigeria’s democracy. Below is a simplified list of these changes: Abolition …
Read More »ADC REJECTS ₦150M ELECTION ADVERT PERMIT FEE IMPOSED BY ENUGU GOVT, THREATENS LEGAL ACTION
The African Democratic Congress has vowed to challenge the Enugu State government in court over the imposition of a mandatory ₦150 million advertising permit fee for political parties ahead of the 2026 and 2027 elections. The party’s position followed a directive issued on Monday by the Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency requiring all parties and candidates to …
Read More »TINUBU DIRECTS STATE GOVERNORS TO INTENSIFY EFFORTS IN TOUCHING THE LIVES OF CITIZENS
President Bola Tinubu has challenged state Governors to intensify efforts in touching the lives of citizens and communities at the grassroots, where hope sometimes flickers. Tinubu, while hosting state governors at a Ramadan Iftar dinner at the State House in Aso Rock, Abuja, expressed readiness to rescue the country. In a statement via his 𝕏 handle, President Tinubu noted that …
Read More »FCT POLLS: ‘WE SAW MANY RESULT SHEETS TAMPERED WITH’ – ACTIONAID TELLS NIGERIANS WHAT TO DO TO INEC
The Country Director of ActionAid, Andrew Mamedu, has alleged that some of the result sheets uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the just-concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election were tampered with. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) clinched five Area Councils, including AMAC, Bwari, Kwali, Kuje, and Abaji, while the People Democratic Party (PDP) won …
Read More »NJC BEGINS DISCRETE PROBE OF TOP JUDICIARY OFFICIALS
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has commenced a discreet but far-reaching investigation into some highly placed judges in the country, including heads of courts, insiders at the council have ssid The NJC is the constitutional body responsible for appointing, promoting and disciplining judicial officers in Nigeria. The 24-member council, led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, derives …
Read More »GOC SURVIVES AMBUSH AS TROOPS GUN DOWN LAKURAWA TERRORISTS IN KEBBI
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Bemgha Koughna, has survived an ambush by suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Group (LTG) near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State. The attack occurred while the GOC’s convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state. Lieutenant …
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