Between Zulum, security agencies, the terrorists and the mystery attacks, By Inuwa Bwala
So many questions crossed my mind immediately on receiving the news of the second ambush on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara […]
Politics
Edo governorship election and consolidation of electoral democracy, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State was a positive development for electoral democracy in Nigeria. This is despite the fact that in […]
INEC boss urges elimination of barriers against women in politics
INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), in Kwara, Malam Garba Attahiru-Madami, has called for the elimination of barriers that impede women participation in politics in the […]
Edo poll: New dawn, end of ‘godfatherism’ in Nigeria politics – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Gov. Godwin Obaseki on his reelection, describing his victory in at the Edo governorship election as end of […]
Obaseki’s re-election puts ‘god fatherism’ to rest in Edo politics – Fintiri
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has described Gov. Godwin Obaseki as one that has changed the Edo politics by putting ‘godfatherism’ to rest. Fintiri, in […]
COVID-19 Disruptions and use of Technology in Elections: Lessons for West Africa, By Udo Jude Ilo and Ayisha Osori
A season of disruptions Elections under COVID-19 present countries across the world with a unique problem: balancing the need for credible elections and containing the […]
Sule Lamido @72: Celebrate Lamido, celebrate Democracy
By Adamu Muhd Usman One cannot celebrate Sule Lamido without celebrating democracy- Lamido has spent the greater part of his life depending and working for […]
Kwara Commissioner for Special Duties resigns
Hajiya Aisha Ahman-Patigi, Commissioner for Special Duties in Kwara on Friday announced her resignation from the cabinet of Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Ahman-Patigi announced the resignation […]
Ondo 2020: Makinde heads PDP campaign council
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named Gov. Seyi Makinde as Chairman of its National Campaign Council for Ondo […]
Zamfara APC receives 12,000 PDP defectors in Tsafe LGA
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara on Monday received over 12,000 defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA). […]
Iran fixes presidential election for June 2021
The Iran’s Interior Ministry on Monday fixed the country’s presidential election on June 18, 2021. Head of the Electoral Office, Jamal Araf, said given the […]
U.S. postmaster general pledges postal service will deliver every vote
The U.S. postal service (USPS) will deliver every ballot during November’s presidential election, pledged U.S. Postmaster General Luis DeJoy on Friday as he expressed support […]
APC inaugurates reconciliation committee for agrieved members in Imo, Ogun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday inaugurated a five-member reconciliation committee, headed by Gov. Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa, to reconcile aggrieved members of the […]
Deregistration: Stop wasting public funds on fruitless litigation, CNPP tells INEC
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to stop wasting public funds on what it described […]
Edo guber: APC tasks Obaseki on peaceful polls
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo to ensure fair and peaceful process in the Sept. 19 governorship election. […]
Edo guber poll: INEC promises credible election in spite of COVID-19
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not compromise its integrity in the conduct of the Edo governorship election billed for Sept. 19 […]
JUST IN: Bauchi State Commissioner for Commerce resigns
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Commerce and Industries, Alhaji Mohammmed Sadiq, has resigned his appointment. Sadiq said in his resignation letter a copy of which was […]
Edo Polls: Buhari meets Oshiomhole, warns against violence
President Muhammadu Buhari has again warned political actors in the forthcoming Edo governorship elections to shun any act capable of disrupting socio-political order in the […]
APC to Secondus: PDP crumbling under your watch
By Chimezie Godfrey The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), has called on the National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Uche Secondus to focus […]
Bayelsa tribunal: I will appeal judgment – Diri
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa, says he will appeal Monday’s ruling of the State Election Petition Tribunal that nullified his election as the Governor of […]
Zoning is prerogative of state – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) on Sunday said that any decision on zoning of elective offices at the state level remains the […]
APGA chieftain defects to APC in Anambra
Chief Ekene Enefe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in Anambra, has dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Enefe […]
APC inaugurates national campaign council for Ondo poll
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a 104-member national campaign council, headed by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, for the Oct. 10 governorship […]
Edo guber poll: Defend your votes, Obaseki tells electorate
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has urged the electorate in the state to go out and vote massively on the Sept 19, governorship election. Obaseki […]
NEPU: Recalling when ideology mattered to Nigerian parties
By Jibrin Ibrahim This year, the Mambaiyya House Annual Northern Element Progressive Union (NEPU) Anniversary Lecture was used to mark the 70 years of the […]