INEC COMMENCES FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR BYE-ELECTIONS, REMIND PARTIES & CANDIDATES CAMPAIGNS END MIDNIGHT TODAY
At the end of its regular weekly meeting which held Thursday 14th August 2025 INEC disclosed that it has commenced final preparations for Saturdays bye-election across the country. In a press release signed by Mr Sam Olumekun National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee,the commission said Saturday 16th August 2025, bye-elections will be […]
Gov. Okpebholo’s Performance Will Make Edo Bye-Election a Walkover For APC – AMB JOHNSON IYAMU
Benin City, Edo State – August 13, 2025: Less than 24hours to the crucial bye-elections in Ovia Federal Constituency and Edo Central Senatoratorial District, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ikpoba-Okha L.G.A ,Ambassador Johnson Iyamu, has declared that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s transformative leadership and soaring popularity will guarantee a landslide victory […]
Ngige warns Anambra APC candidate over ‘unauthorised’ use of his photo
Chris Ngige, former Minister of Labour and Employment, has warned Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, against using his photograph in campaign materials without permission. In a statement signed by Hyggy Obialo, his Special Assistant on Media Affairs, Ngige condemned the “unauthorised” use of his image alongside those of […]
INEC warns against multiple, underage registration in Lagos CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has announced the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to the commission, the online registration process will begin on August 18, 2025, while the physical biometric capturing will start on August 25, 2025, and will run until August 30, 2026. Speaking on Tuesday […]
Ibom Air female passenger’s remand ignites selective justice uproar
The remand of female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting an Ibom Air cabin crew member and some security officers during a Uyo–Lagos flight on Sunday has triggered public outrage and accusations of selective justice. Viral videos captured Emmanson slapping and kicking airline and airport officials, including a female air hostess, […]
Court gives FG September deadline to conclude 10-year trial of ex-NSA, Dasuki
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has given the Federal Government a September deadline to conclude prosecution of former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, over alleged unlawful possession of firearms and money laundering. According to the News Agency Of Nigeria NAN,Justice Peter Lifu fixed Sept. 24, 25, and 26 for the Federal Government […]
Tambuwal: EFCC now political weapon against opposition – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led administration of using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a political weapon to target opposition figures. Reacting to the detention of former Sokoto State Governor and Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Atiku claimed the move was part of a broader agenda to “harass, […]
Ibom Air Saga: NBA condemns lifetime ban on passenger, pledges legal support
alleges breach of her fundamental rights, calls for independent probe The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has condemned as reckless and unlawful, the treatment of Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the passenger that was involved in an incident that occurred aboard an Ibom Air Flight last Sunday. NBA, which is the umbrella body of legal practitioners in the […]
JUST IN: Kwam 1 apologises over incident at airport
Nigerian musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (Kwam 1), has apologised over the incident which occurred at the airport on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.In a statement he signed, Kwam 1 apologised but denied carrying alcohol in his flask, but water.He said: “The incident that occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on August […]
Edo Govt Bans Kabaka’s Firm, Others From Collecting Revenue
Edo State Government has banned private firms earlier authorised to collaborate with the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) to collect revenue in the state. The state government said the ban became necessary due to reports of violation of terms of operations given to them earlier. In a public announcement, Secretary to the State Government, […]
