The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday formally swore in six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), urging them to uphold the highest standards of integrity and adhere strictly to the electoral legal framework. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Yakubu reminded the new RECs of their crucial responsibilities,...

The Anambra State Police Command has successfully dismantled a significant drug trafficking syndicate operating in Isuaniocha, Awka North Local Government Area, arresting six suspects, including a female dealer, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the raid was conducted in the early hours of Friday, May 30, 2025,...

  The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has expressed concern over Nigeria's interpretation of "democracy dividends," urging the government to provide more substantial benefits to its citizens. Beyond Basic Infrastructure: PAACA emphasizes that achievements like road construction and salary payments should not be the sole indicators of democratic success. Call...

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval for a $21.5 billion external loan and a ₦758 billion domestic bond to finance key national projects and clear pension arrears. During Tuesday's plenary session, the Senate read the President's letter, which outlined plans to fund critical sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and water supply....

Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday, marking a significant development amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. The visit comes months after President Tinubu suspended Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly over a deepening political standoff. The crisis, rooted in a power...