Constitution Amendment: Showunmi proposes automatic loss of seat for defectors
Convener of The Alternative, Segun Showunmi, has called for the amendments of Nigeria’s electoral and party governance framework in order to fortify political parties, deter opportunistic defections, and deepen ideological accountability. Showunmi, acknowledging that the constitution serves as a protection of fundamental rights for all citizens, stressed the need to identify areas that require improvement […]
Plans underway for prison inmates to vote in Nigerian elections – INEC
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday, said the Commission is working towards ensuring that prison inmates vote during elections. The plan was on the agenda in discussions between INEC and officials of the Nigeria Correctional Service at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday. Yakubu said moves to […]
Police release Omoyele Sowore after 48 hours in detention
The Police have released popular human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was released at about 8 pm on Friday evening. This came a few hours after Sowore, during his interview with the newsmen in detention, accused the police of denying him access to a doctor over his broken hand. Announcing his freedom during […]
Paul Chukwuma condemns worsening insecurity in Anambra, decries murder of Fish Magnet
The Young Progressive Party (YPP) Governorship candidate in the November 8 Anambra State election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has commiserated with the Woman Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mrs. Esther Onyekesi, over the abduction and killing of her only son, Martins Onyekesi, popularly known as Fish Magnet. Martins, a promising fish farmer in […]
Police address protesters in Abuja, reveals why Sowore still in custody
The Commissioner of Police for Special Intervention Squad, Abayomi Shogunle has explained that human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore is being detained because he refused to make a statement. DAILY POST reports that Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress is in police custody following petitions against him. The development had triggered reactions […]
Sowore: Protesters storm force headquarters, demand activist’s release
Protesters stormed the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, demanding the release of detained activist Omoyele Sowore. The demonstrators, most of whom were dressed in black, were seen with the national flag while chanting anti-government songs. They accused an unnamed Assistant Commissioner of Police of intimidation, denying claims that they barricaded the road. Speaking with […]
Senate’s move to elevate Ooni, Sultan divides Nigerians
Ordinarily, the proposed bill to create the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria should be a welcome development, as it seeks to constitutionally recognize the roles and importance of traditional rulers for the overall peace and development of the country. However, the clause that empowers the Ooni of Ife and the Sultan of Sokoto […]
2027: PDP NWC warns members against endorsing Tinubu for second term
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has issued a stern warning to members engaging in anti-party activities, particularly those publicly endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, on Friday, the NWC expressed serious concern over the […]
NCAA drags Fuji musician Kwam 1 to AGF, IGP after Abuja Airport incident
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has officially petitioned the country’s Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate and prosecute Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate (Kwam 1), for allegedly obstructing an aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. NCAA disclosed […]
Taraba workers to begin indefinite strike August 11
The Organized Labour in Taraba State, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, has declared an indefinite strike to commence on Monday, August 11, 2025. The decision, announced on Friday, in a joint statement signed by NLC Chairman Peter Jediel and TUC Chairman Comrade Abasu Sule, follows a resolution reached […]