Breaking: Renowned evangelist, Uma Ukpai, dies at 80
Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed on to glory at the age of 80. The announcement was made on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, confirming that the revered preacher died on October 6, 2025. In the statement titled “With hearts full […]
JUST IN: INEC Breaks Silence on Court Order for Mahmood Yakubu’s Arrest
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied claims that it disobeyed a court order issued by the Federal High Court in Oshogbo, Osun State, 11 days ago. Reports had surfaced that the court, on September 29, 2025, ordered the arrest of the immediate past INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over alleged disobedience to its […]
Christopher Kolade was exceptionally brilliant, Tinubu mourns elder statesman
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and corporate leader, Dr Christopher Kolade, describing him as one of Nigeria’s finest intellectuals and a model of integrity. In a personally signed tribute on Thursday, the President said he received the news of Dr Kolade’s death “with profound sadness,” noting that the nonagenarian […]
Meet new INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The appointment, which was confirmed by the National Council of State on Thursday, follows the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu from the electoral body. According to a statement issued by Presidential […]
Protest:SSANU, NASU mobilize for Thursday
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union ofEducational and Associated Institutions have declared a one-day protest for Thursday over the Federal Government’s failure to meet their demands. Acting under the Joint Action Committee, both unions have directed all their branches to hold joint emergency meetings on Wednesday to mobilise members […]
Countdown to 2027: Tinubu to pick new INEC chair this week
President Bola Tinubu has formally accepted Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s departure as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission following the expiration of his second and final tenure. Following the development, the President is set to name Yakubu’s successor after the Council of State meeting in Abuja on Thursday, after presenting the list of nominees for […]
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 […]
