…space ahead of the 2027 elections, the powers of INEC, and whether Nigeria's electoral laws are gradually making it harder for smaller political parties to survive. For many stakeholders, the controversy is no longer simply about five political parties. It is about the health of Nigeria's democracy itself. Origin of co…

…as substitutes for indigene certificates, describing the practice as unknown to law and without legal effect. Move to Set Aside Judgment The judgment prompted an immediate reaction from Jos North Local Government Council. Through a Motion on Notice filed before the Plateau State High Court, the council sought to set as…

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's opposition to negotiating with bandits, insisting that seeking peace deals with criminal groups remains unacceptable in the state. The governor made the remarks during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service. Lawal stated t…

…are not freed. Govt stronger than any terrorist, peace deals not an option - Gov Dauda Lawal …says those negotiating with kidnappers on their own By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's opposition to negotiating with bandits, insisting that seeking peace deals wi…

…in the land; North and South, persist till ballot day next year, no primate or mamalawo is needed to predict the president's fate. But his own still hold he's an electoral magician who regularly pulls the chestnut out of fire at the last minute. I wish the president's camp well. Regardless of his performance so far, Ni…

…Whi~st, as we have noted, illicit traffic in slaves contin- ued till about 1850, law-abiding British citizens turned their atten- tion, from 1808, to legitimate articles of trade. So that at the time that Mungo Park, Clapperton, and the Landers were busy unravelling the mystery of the Niger in order to make the explora…

"That Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law has scored the highest number of votes is hereby declared the winner and returned elected." Overall results at a glance Registered Voters - 1,059,360 PVC collection : 1,028,929 Total accredited voters: 384,940 Total valid votes: 375,…

…as the incumbent has done. Res ipsa loquitur - the facts speak for themselves, as lawyers say. You don't have to be Makinde's lackey to recognize this fact. It was this undeniable reality, this resistance to a pseudo-federal narrative, that Bwala came to break. He failed woefully. Resorting to ad hominem attacks, regim…

…Osanupin on behalf of the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, the state government directed all school proprietors, principals, headteachers, […]

…the UNSC urged them to protect civilians and comply with international humanitarian law as well as the Jeddah Declaration commitments. The council reminded the warring sides of the May 2023 agreement in Saudi Arabia, which upholds their obligations to facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and protect civilia…

…would have taken care of some construction projects. That money would have improved law and order, employment, recruitment, empowerment, and the mobilisation of vigilantes to serve as a community vanguard and first line of defence for society. “That money would have also provided prescription drugs and subsidised healt…

…Governor Umo Eno to ensure the full enforcement of the Akwa Ibom State Anti-Open Grazing Law and other relevant laws designed to protect farmers and agricultural investments. Akwa Ibom: Journalist raises alarm as court allegedly denies him fair hearing in his case

…incredibly contagious, rolling baseline. Chris Brown opens the track with a technically flawless vocal performance, exhibiting the elite R&B pocket he's owned for two decades. Big Wiz enters with an absolute masterclass, effortless swagger, dropping a verse that feels like a warm breeze, melodic, relaxed, and perfectly…

…genuinely believed Nigeria could still be rescued through the disciplined application of law. "Let us speak the […]

…by his media aide, Zege Terhide, Ortom said the commission’s report was “fundamentally flawed, legally challenged and politically motivated.” “What the people of Benue witnessed was not an exercise in accountability. It was the culmination of a carefully scripted political witch-hunt designed from the outset to indict…

…Auwal Jatau, formally authorised the operatives to commence duties in line with existing laws and regulations. Mohammed said the initiative underscores his administration's determination to promote environmental sustainability, preserve forest resources and improve security across communities. He noted that the state’s…

…say something," he said. The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the state generates about 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, warning that indiscriminate dumping must be brought under control. He appealed for stronger cooperation from transport operators, stressing th…

Cuts export freight costs below $2/kg By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has formally flagged off the expanded Nigeria-East and Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor in partnership with RwandAir, in a move to lower export logistics costs and strengthen Nigeria’s participation in the A…

…unit appeared average compared to previous elections. Despite the turnout, the former lawmaker maintained that the APC remained firmly positioned for victory, insisting that there was no serious challenge to the party's dominance in the state.

…vulnerable communities and creating a secure environment for citizens to pursue their lawful daily activities without fear.

…governor, Biodun Oyebanji, secured a commanding victory in the results announced from Ilawe-Ekiti Ward II, Polling Unit 004. According to the official results declared at the polling unit on Saturday, Oyebanji polled 140 votes to emerge the clear winner, while Bejide garnered 37 votes in his home unit.

Ambassador Dare Bejide, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Saturday raised concerns over an incident that

…to do with politics, the process has been well ordered," Fayemi said. Also, a former lawmaker representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Sen. Ayo Arise, expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would emerge victorious in the election. Speaking with newsmen shortly after casting his vote in…

…representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency II in the House of Representatives, Kolawole David Akinlayo has expressed optimism over the prospects of the ruling party in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State, citing massive voter turnout across his constituency and strong support for Governor Biodun Oyebanj…

…said it should be decriminalised in Nigeria. Posting on X, the activist noted that law-abiding Nigerians are at the receiving end of vote-buying in Nigeria. He wrote: “At this rate, vote buying should be decriminalized in Nigeria. It does not make sense since it is those who are law abiding that gets punished for it! “…