…to honour summons. “The respondents possess the constitutional and statutory authority necessary to initiate and issue such warrant and to ensure compliance with lawful summons. It is in the public interest and in furtherance of the rule of law that the respondents be compelled to discharge their constitutional duties,…

…senatorial bye-election held weekend. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the winner of the election. Out of more than 20, only four political parties and their candidates were cleared by the INEC to contest the June 20 bye-election, including the…

…and we truly commend the umpires, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for conducting such a fair and transparent process. "We also want to take this opportunity to commend the law enforcement agencies because there was no case of anybody as much as stepping on another person. I went around yesterday,…

…said the APC’s mobilisation strategy in Osun remained robust and focused on reconnecting with voters and consolidating support across wards and local government areas. He urged party members and supporters to remain united and committed to securing victory at the forthcoming poll, stressing that every member had a role…

…morning,” Maku alleged. He called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deploy facial recognition technology in situations where fingerprint verification fails, arguing that voters’ photographs are already contained in the electoral register. The former minister further claimed that similar technic…

The plaintiff said Mr Duke's emergence as PRP's presidential candidate was against INEC's extant regulations and guidelines.

…the three suspects were currently in custody of the troops for further investigation and necessary action. “The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt support networks and dismantle collaboration channels aiding terrorist activities in the North-East. “Investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of t…

…to relent as there are plans to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to compromise. He said: "In Osun election, God has already anointed Ademola Adeleke to secure a second term in office. He will win the election, but the APC are working towards the aftermath of the win. They will attempt to sn…

…D.A. Sulyman, had sued PRP, Mr Duke and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as 1st to 3rd defendants respectively. He sought three questions for determination in the originating summons filed on June 10. The plaintiff wants the court to determine whether Duke was duly returned as the presidential candidate…

He commended INEC, security agencies, local and international observers, and the media for a "peaceful, credible, transparent, and successful electoral process" that reinforced public confidence in democratic institutions. He urged opposition parties and candidates to embrace statesmanship and work with the re-elected…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Rabiu Shuaibu, winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Umar Sani, declared Shuaibu the winner of the election held on Saturday. He said that Shuaibu po…

…Transparency (PRVT) election observation methodology. Consequently, Yiaga stated, “If INEC's official turnout aligns with WTV's estimated range, it accurately reflects the turnout of voters at polling units. These estimates are derived from reports from 246 to 250 (98%) sampled polling units in Ekiti State.” Yiaga Afri…

…actions with assistance from sister agencies. "These substances have passed through the necessary legal and administrative processes in accordance with established procedures and applicable laws," he said. The Imo Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, represented by his Deputy, Mrs Chinyere Ekomaru, said that the public destru…

…years, do not vote for me in the second term." He added: "Whichever way, by all means necessary, you must have electricity, and you will not pay for estimated bills anymore." Three years into his administration, Tinubu is seeking a second term. Data shows that Nigeria's power distribution has remained below 4,500 megaw…

…explains why some of us believe the odds are in favour of President Bola Tinubu, not necessarily due to his performance, but because of zoning. I do not see the wisdom of voting for Peter Obi. This is because he has not espoused any alternative course of action away from what President Bola Tinubu has done, however fla…

…accused those behind the claim of attempting to disrespect a living legend and create unnecessary confusion. The organisation also warned social media users and content creators against spreading unverified information, urging the public to verify claims before sharing them, threatening legal action against anyone foun…

…without worrying that regulations will suddenly change. Government should also reduce unnecessary bureaucracy. Business registration, taxation, and other processes should be simplified and digitised. Beyond grants, government should create systems that allow businesses to grow. Government is one of the biggest buyers i…

…feel even more intense. Human beings are not built to carry emotional weight alone. Connection plays a major role in emotional stability. Supportive relationships, safe conversations, understanding environments, and access to help can significantly influence recovery. Sometimes, healing does not begin with solutions, i…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Nwoku Olaka Johnson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the bye-election for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District held on Saturday. The announcement of result took place at the INEC collation centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area b…

…Garba Aiki, in Saturday's bye-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Aiki winner of the poll after the conclusion of collation at the Zuru collation centre. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Professor Muhammad Bashar Danladi of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, said the A…

…to the state government to launch an urgent investigation into the matter and take necessary measures to protect affected citizens from further exploitation. “We are bringing this matter to your attention because we believe you are a listening governor and we trust your administration,” the statement read. The youths a…

…under pressure. "Supporters also argue that his communication style allows him to connect easily with ordinary Nigerians. Unlike many politicians who rely heavily on scripted speeches, Wike is known for speaking directly and candidly. This approach has earned him admiration among citizens who value honesty, accessibili…

…industry. However, many of our clients have a global outlook, and their income is not necessarily domiciled in Nigeria. Some fund their applications directly from foreign bank accounts," she said. She added that Nigerian banks have proven more efficient than many people assume when processing investment migration trans…

…on the large Bill Board mounted in front of our headquarters in Abuja making it unnecessary for citizens to be searching for the results. Far into the assignments, I was directed to stop the display of results already collated and approved. Considering that an unofficial winner of the polls had become obvious at the po…

By Dayo Johnson Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election held on Saturday. Faduyile was a former National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and currently…