Sen. Akpabio: Senate Did Not Reject Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has clarified that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of election results during its consideration of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. Akpabio made the clarification shortly after the red chamber passed the bill following a marathon session that lasted about four and a half hours. Deliberations on the contentious […]
INEC Registers Two New Political Parties, Raises Total to 21
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the registration of two new political parties, increasing the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21. The newly registered parties are the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The announcement was made on Thursday by INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, […]
FG Confirms Six-Week Partial Closure of Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a six-week partial closure of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to carry out urgent repairs on expansion joints at Kara Bridge, Magboro Bridge, and Arepo-Punch Bridge. The closure aims to resume critical rehabilitation work on the Lagos-bound section of Kara Bridge, previously suspended due to complaints about prolonged traffic congestion. Ogun State Federal Controller of […]
Trump Hails Nigeria’s First Lady at Prayer Breakfast
U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during the National Prayer Breakfast held on Thursday in Washington, D.C. Trump made the remarks while addressing participants at the faith-based gathering, which attracted political and civic leaders from across the world. His acknowledgment of Mrs Tinubu drew applause from the audience […]
Indiana Lawmakers Advance Bill to Teach ‘Success Sequence’ as Anti-Poverty Strategy in Public Schools
An Indiana state senator is advancing a proposal he says could dramatically reduce poverty by reshaping what students learn in public schools. Last month, Republican Sen. Spencer Deery urged lawmakers to require schools to teach students the importance of marrying before having children, arguing the lesson could have a profound impact on their future economic […]
Myanmar Junta Secures Election Victory, Signals Continued Military Control via New Consultative Body
Myanmar’s military-backed party won the country’s election, according to final official results released Wednesday, as the army chief moved to secure continued influence through the creation of a new advisory body outside the formal government structure. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), led largely by former generals, claimed victory in a vote that had […]
Man Who Tried to Assassinate Trump Sentenced to Life in Prison
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Wednesday sentenced Ryan Routh to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at Trump’s Florida golf course in September 2024. In imposing the sentence, Cannon sharply condemned Routh’s actions, describing him as “evil,”. She ordered Routh to serve life in prison, plus an additional seven years […]
Nnamdi Kanu Challenges Terrorism Conviction, Files Appeal Over Alleged Legal Errors
Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a notice of appeal challenging his conviction and multiple sentences imposed by the Federal High Court in Abuja, arguing that his trial was fundamentally flawed and resulted in a miscarriage of justice. In the notice of appeal dated February 4, 2026, Kanu […]
Utomi: Nigerian Leaders Have Painfully Disappointed the Nation
Renowned political economist and public affairs analyst, Prof. Pat Utomi, has said that both past and present Nigerian leaders have painfully disappointed the country and its citizens due to leadership failure driven by excessive self-interest. Utomi made the remark on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television, where he blamed Nigeria’s governance challenges on the lack of […]
Senate Approves Electoral Act Changes, Ditches Mandatory E-Results Transmission
Nigeria’s Senate has passed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment Bill 2026, but its decision to block mandatory electronic transmission of election results has ignited fresh controversy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The bill scaled through its third reading yesterday after intense pressure from the media and civil society groups. However, lawmakers […]
