ADA Yet to Meet Registration Criteria – INEC Clarifies Amid New Party Talks
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), a proposed political party reportedly backed by several prominent opposition leaders, has not met the statutory requirements for registration. Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, made the disclosure during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja. “The truth is […]
Sen. Dickson Accuses Tinubu Govt of Abandoning 2024 Capital Budget for 2027 Politics
Senator Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa West) has raised alarm over the Tinubu administration’s failure to implement the capital component of the 2024 national budget, accusing the federal government of focusing more on political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections than on governance. Speaking during Tuesday’s Senate session, Dickson criticised the administration for not releasing funds earmarked for infrastructure and development projects, even […]
PDP Governors Meet INEC Over Secretary Dispute as June 30 NEC Hangs in Balance
Several Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors and senior party leaders met behind closed doors with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday in Abuja, seeking resolution over the party’s ongoing leadership crisis surrounding the position of National Secretary. The high-stakes meeting, held at INEC headquarters, was led by Acting PDP National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, and followed INEC’s rejection of the party’s notice for […]
Trump Warns Iran Against Escalation, Urges Peace Following Retaliatory Missile Attack on U.S. Base in Qatar
President Donald Trump issued a tempered response Monday after Iran launched a retaliatory missile strike targeting Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military installation in the region, following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. While the attack raised fears of broader escalation, Trump struck a notably softer tone in […]
Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration on Migrant Deportations, Overruling Lower Court’s Due Process Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority delivered a major victory to the Trump administration on Monday, allowing immigration officials to resume deporting migrants to third countries without the additional due process safeguards previously mandated by a federal judge. The high court, offering no detailed explanation, lifted a lower court injunction that had required officials to […]
Israel and Iran Agree to Trump-Brokered Ceasefire Amid Continued Tensions
Israel and Iran have both accepted a ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, bringing a temporary halt to 12 days of intense conflict that has destabilized the Middle East. The agreement followed a deadly exchange of attacks, including a limited Iranian missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar and a wave […]
ECOWAS Appoints Negotiator for Sahel Exit, Vows to Defend Regional Stability
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed a Chief Negotiator to manage the orderly withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, following their formal exit under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) framework. The decision was announced in the final communique of the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held Sunday in Abuja. According to the communique, […]
Atiku Should Quit Presidential Race, Become Father Figure – Baba-Ahmed
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former political adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has called on Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to step aside from future presidential contests and focus on mentoring emerging political leaders. Speaking on AIT during an interview on Monday, Baba-Ahmed acknowledged Atiku’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey but argued that it was […]
FAAN Begins Automation of Airport Payments to Boost Efficiency
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced the automation of payment systems across its airports to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability, starting with the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. FAAN Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, announced the development on Monday during a stakeholders’ forum with airport concessionaires in Lagos. She explained that the automation drive includes the deployment of electronic cash registers (ECRs), […]
El-Rufai Regrets Role in APC’s Rise, Vows to Help Oust Tinubu in 2027
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says he feels personally responsible for Nigeria’s current struggles and has committed himself to helping remove the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. In a candid interview on Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a “failure” and an “existential threat” to the country, admitting he regrets playing a role […]
