Senate Confirms Five INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on INEC, presented by its chairman, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC, Oyo South), who said the nominees met all constitutional and professional requirements […]
Gowon Declares: No Return to Military Rule, Democracy Must Prevail
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.), has called on Nigerians to firmly reject any return to military governance, declaring democracy as the most viable framework for national growth, unity, and citizen engagement. Gowon made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday during the public presentation of the book “Military Factor in Nigerian History, 1960–2018”, launched […]
JAMB Begins Rescheduled UTME for Nearly 380,000 Affected Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the rescheduling process for 379,997 candidates affected by technical glitches during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The rescheduled tests are set to take place on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 2025. This was disclosed by the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, […]
Tinubu Will Win If Election Holds Today – Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has stated that if a presidential election were to take place today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would emerge victorious. The former Edo State Governor made this assertion during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he spoke on recent political developments, including the defection of two senators from Kebbi State to the […]
Duffy to Meet Airlines Over Newark Airport Chaos Amid Staffing Crisis and Radar Failures
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will meet with major U.S. airlines on Wednesday in a renewed push to address persistent disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport, as staffing shortages and aging infrastructure continue to hamper operations. The planned meeting follows days of widespread flight delays and cancellations at Newark, where technical failures and an ongoing shortage […]
Carney Unveils Streamlined Cabinet, Vows Economic Overhaul and New US Strategy
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a newly reshaped cabinet, pledging to redefine the country’s economic and security ties with the United States while launching sweeping reforms to reduce reliance on its southern neighbor. The cabinet, revealed in Ottawa on Tuesday, has been trimmed to 29 ministers—down from 39 under former Prime Minister Justin […]
Reps Reject Presidential Zoning Bill, Other Key Proposals at Plenary
A bill seeking to rotate Nigeria’s presidency among the six geopolitical zones was rejected by the House of Representatives during Tuesday’s plenary session. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, was the only one debated among several proposals that were eventually struck out. Kalu argued that the legislation would promote inclusivity and national unity. […]
Obasanjo: Nigeria’s Leaders Still Have Unfinished Work
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that Nigerian leaders both past and present have not yet completed the task of building the nation to its full potential. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during the public presentation of “Being True to Myself”, the autobiography of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Obasanjo emphasized the need for renewed […]
Senate Demands Local Government Inclusion in FAAC Deliberations
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to include representatives from each local government council across the states and one from each area council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meetings. The resolution, which followed a motion by Senator Barau Jibrin (Kano North), mandates that the Minister […]
Oshiomhole: Nigerians Can’t Expect Tinubu to Fix Economy in 24 Months
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has said that President Bola Tinubu cannot be expected to fix Nigeria’s struggling economy within just 24 months in office. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former Edo State governor argued that the current administration inherited an economy that had been “badly mismanaged” by previous governments. “The kind of economy […]
