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Leaders of the African Democratic Congress and the New Nigeria Peoples Party have called on the National Assembly to begin a fresh process to amend the Electoral Act. Speaking on behalf of the opposition at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the NNPP National Chairman, Ajuji Ahmed, urged lawmakers to expunge all objectionable provisions contained in the Act. Under …

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday charged the acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to restore peace and strengthen security nationwide. Tinubu gave the charge at the swearing-in and decoration of Disu at the State House, Abuja. “For you to assume this responsibility, I know your record,” the president esident said. “I believe in the dedication you exhibited while you were …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has denied claims that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, suffered a nosebleed while in its custody. ICPC spokesperson, Okor Odey, was reacting to allegations made by one of the aides of El-Rufai, Muyiwa Adekeye, who claimed that the former governor experienced a health challenge in detention. Odey, however, told …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has introduced critical technological safeguards to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) to eliminate electoral result manipulation. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and the inauguration of Dr Chukwu Joseph as the REC for Abia. Amupitan stated …

Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has ordered that the staff members responsible for logistic delays during the Feb. 21 FCT Area Council elections be queried. Amupitan disclosed this while speaking at a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on Wednesday in Abuja. He said though INEC achieved 100 per cent opening of pool by 10 …

In an era where global connections often unfold through diplomacy and trade, a remarkable cultural moment recently proved that the deepest bridges between nations are sometimes built through tradition, identity, and shared humanity. On a memorable day in Columbia, history quietly unfolded as the city’s mayor, Daniel J. Rickenmann, received an honor rarely bestowed upon an American public official – …

President Bola Tinubu has decorated Tunji Disu with his new rank as the acting Inspector-General of Police at the State House, Abuja. The ceremony, which took place at 4pm at the President’s office, had in attendance the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and …

  In the interview, Mr Disu said he would prioritise respect for human rights by the police and ensure police officers are well trained and motivated. The Acting Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, was on Wednesday sworn in by President Bola Tinubu after which he answered questions from State House reporters. PREMIUM TIMES reports that Mr Disu was appointed …

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared during a marathon State of the Union on Tuesday that “we’re winning so much” — insisting he’d sparked an economic boom at home and imposed a new world order abroad in hopes it can counter his sliding approval ratings. Trump’s main objective was convincing increasingly wary Americans that the economy is stronger than …

President Donald Trump went to a hockey victory party on Tuesday night and a State of the Union Address broke out. Trump weaved a pageant of national unity, rampant prosperity and American greatness in the opening stanzas of his annual report on “the hottest country in the world” at a moment when his popularity is near historic lows. His habitual …