‘We Will Strive for Excellence’ THE Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said the commission cannot guarantee a 100 per cent perfect general election in 2027, urging Nigerians to moderate expectations while assuring them of the commission’s commitment to credible polls. Amupitan made the remarks on Sunday at a […]
Protest at Government House THE Delta State Government has called for calm following renewed tensions between the Ibusa and Ogwashi-Uku communities over a protracted land dispute. Members of the Ibusa community staged a peaceful protest at Government House, Asaba, on Monday, alleging encroachment on their land by neighbouring Ogwashi-Uku. The dispute involves boundary issues between […]
By MELVIN KOFFA New Law Reshapes Party Organisation NIGERIA’S major opposition parties — PDP, ADC and LP — have launched sweeping digital membership registration campaigns to comply with Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026, a provision reshaping internal party politics. The law requires parties to maintain verifiable digital registers and submit them to INEC […]
Low Turnout and Voter Apathy ELECTIONS into the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, held on 21 February, have raised questions about Nigeria’s electoral preparedness ahead of 2027. Conducted under the amended Electoral Act 2026, these polls were not merely routine; they served as a test of the Act and a […]
Shock and Sorrow in Aniocha North DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has visited the family of the late Chief Benjamin Elue to mourn the former Deputy Governor, who passed away on Saturday at 85. Chief Elue, remembered for his integrity and calm leadership, served during Governor James Onanefe Ibori’s administration from 1999 to […]
A Distant War with Local Consequences THE latest escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran may be unfolding thousands of kilometres away, but its economic and security tremors could soon reach Nigeria’s shores. Following missile strikes by Israel and the United States on Iranian targets, Brent crude prices climbed by 3.66 per cent to […]
IKHIDE R IKHELOA Soldier of Fortune: Early Years and Formation BORN on 8 November 1938 in Kano, Murtala Ramat Muhammed emerged from the elite Barewa College, Zaria, into a generation of young officers who would shape Nigeria’s post-independence history. Trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he was commissioned in 1961 and quickly developed a […]
AI Tools Weaponised Against UTME Process NIGERIA’S university entrance examination system is facing a new technological threat as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) uncovers AI-driven fraud schemes targeting candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Registrar Is-haq Oloyede said criminal syndicates have been exploiting artificial intelligence to impersonate JAMB officials, offering fake services […]
A Deadly Night in Yola ON a sweltering night in February 2024, 56-year-old Abdullahi Ibrahim collapsed in Gwadabawa community, Yola North LGA of Adamawa State. With electricity supply disrupted and ventilation limited, relatives rushed him to hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Residents say such incidents are no longer isolated. Between February […]
Government Targets Global Best Practices IN a bid to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness in its tourism sector, the Akwa Ibom State Government has entered into a partnership with Aleph Technical and Advisory Services. The MoU outlines plans for the professional management of major state-owned hospitality facilities, including Ibom Icon and Golf Resort, Four Points […]