The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly criticized the National Assembly over a proposed bill seeking to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians, warning that the legislation could provoke mass resistance from Nigerian students. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta, the NANS National Vice President for Inter-Campus and Gender Affairs, Akinbodunse Sileola Felicia, described the bill as “ridiculous and laughable,” and urged lawmakers to abandon what she termed a misguided initiative. The proposed legislation, titled “Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to Make it Mandatory for All Nigerians of Majority Age…
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Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State have commenced strategic efforts to bolster unity within the party in preparation for the 2027 general elections. This development came to light following a special meeting held by former councillors and representatives from all eleven wards in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. The meeting focused on addressing internal challenges and fortifying the party’s structure at both local and ward levels. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Ado Nagoda, a former councillor from Surko Ward, said the gathering was organized by the Association of Former Councillors of the PDP, Birnin Kudu…
The Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru would step down after completing a single four-year term in office, describing such reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday by the APC State Publicity Secretary, Ogbuatu Chidi Simbad, the party emphasized that no such agreement was ever reached at any point within the party or by the governor. “Let this be clear: Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru is not leaving after four years. There was no agreement to the contrary, and any such claim is false and misleading,”…
A man identified as Sharahu Haruna was killed during a mob attack in Gidan Katakare community, Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State, following accusations of witchcraft involving a relative. The incident reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, when residents accused Haruna Lawali of allegedly bewitching a woman, identified as Nafisa Masa’udu. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that an angry mob stormed Lawali’s residence, demanding an explanation over the alleged spiritual attack. The situation escalated, and in the resulting chaos, a Dane gun was discharged, fatally striking Sharahu Haruna. Police operatives from the Birnin Magaji Division…
Tragedy struck in Adamawa State as an unidentified man reportedly took his own life by hanging himself in the Doubeli area of Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, the lifeless body was discovered on Saturday morning hanging from a tree at Sauki Transport Motor Park, located at the popular Doubeli Junction. The motive behind the act remains unclear, as the deceased left no note or clue explaining his decision. However, some residents speculated that economic hardship and social pressures may have contributed to the incident. As of the time of filing this report, the police had yet…
The highly anticipated political rally organized by The NEW Associates in Bayelsa State, originally slated for Saturday in Yenagoa, has been postponed to April 26, 2025. Convener of the rally and leader of the Bayelsa State Chapter of the NEW Associates, George Turnah, announced the postponement during a press briefing in Yenagoa on Friday. The rally, widely viewed by political analysts as a pro-Wike mobilization effort, was expected to draw significant attention amid rising political tensions in the state. According to Turnah, the decision to shift the date was reached following consultations with respected Ijaw leaders and in consideration of…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, alongside members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), on Friday paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna State. The visit, which comes hours after key opposition leaders met with the former president, was reported by the media. Earlier on Friday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had led a high-profile delegation including former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai; former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; and former Minister of Communications, Isa Pantami, to Buhari’s residence. El-Rufai later told journalists that the visit was…
Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure victory in Abia State during the 2027 presidential election. Kalu made the declaration on Thursday while addressing stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a meeting he convened at his private residence in Abuja. The former governor reaffirmed his commitment to rebuilding the APC in Abia and called for unity and forgiveness among party members to ensure total victory in future elections. “There is no faction in APC. I am committed to the rebuilding of the party and the overall…
The Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development on Friday intensified its enforcement efforts at the Okunde Bluewater Scheme along Lekki Coastal Road, clearing illegal occupants and dismantling makeshift structures erected on state-owned land. The enforcement exercise, led by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, is part of an ongoing clean-up campaign aimed at restoring order and protecting public infrastructure in alignment with the Lagos State Mega City Master Plan. Addressing journalists during the operation, Alebiosu issued a stern warning to individuals considering a return to the cleared site to erect unauthorized structures. “We cleared this large expanse…
Outgoing Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday bade farewell to his counterparts across West Africa, urging renewed commitment to regional cooperation among electoral management bodies. Yakubu made the call during the Extraordinary General Assembly of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC), held in Banjul, Gambia. The event marked his final participation in the forum as INEC Chairman. His appearance came amid swirling speculation over his alleged removal by President Bola Tinubu — a rumour that gained traction after Labour Party officials reportedly met with an acting chairman, Sam Olumekun, at INEC’s headquarters…