Osun 2026: Accord Warns Against NIN Fraud as APC Membership Drive Faces Scrutiny

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State is facing growing scrutiny over its recently concluded membership registration and revalidation exercise ahead of the August 8, 2026 governorship election, following allegations of inducement and misuse of National Identification Numbers (NIN). Findings indicate that the exercise, initiated nationwide by the APC national […]

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Ondo consoles Kwara over Woro attack

Ondo State Government has condoled with its Kwara counterpart and people over the attack on Woro community, which led to the loss of innocent lives and disruption of peace. A statement by the Information and Orientation commissioner, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, described the incident as painful, disturbing and a sad reminder of the security challenges confronting […]

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Aiyedatiwa appoints 32 new permanent secretaries

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the confirmation, and appointment of 32 new Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil Service: A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, listed the new permanent secretaries as: 1. Mrs Tayo Ogundare 2. Mrs Morayo M. Bayo-Philip 3. Adeyemi Sule 4. Mrs Olufunso Tunji-Omoniyi 5. Olanrewaju Abiodun 6. […]

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Outcry grows over e-transmission ahead of Senate’s emergency session

NLC threatens mass action, election boycott over e-transmission dispute SERAP petitions CCB to probe alleged removal of e-transmission provisions Afenifere, CUPP fault Senate stance, warn of risks to electoral integrity Youth coalition, northern groups caution against weakening transmission reforms Sowore backs planned protest at N’Assembly over electoral bill Senate leadership rallies lawmakers ahead of decisive […]

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Ghana recalls envoy to Nigeria over alleged electoral malpractice

Ghana has recalled its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Ahmed, following allegations linking him to electoral malpractice during a party primary election at home. The recall was ordered by President John Mahama and announced in a presidential statement issued on Saturday. According to the statement, the directive took immediate effect, with the Ministry of Foreign […]

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Makinde, Wike camps set for showdown at PDP HQ today

Wike, Makinde The planned reopening of the Peoples Democratic Party national secretariat at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed caretaker committee through police intervention on Monday has sparked concerns over potential confrontations. On Thursday, the national secretary of the Wike-backed PDP faction, Samuel Anyanwu, speaking after a closed-door […]

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Why APC has not officially welcomed Fubara — Chairman

The All Progressives Congress has explained why the newly-defected Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has not yet been officially welcomed into the party. Speaking on TVC on Sunday, APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, said the delay is part of a strategic plan to manage regional sensitivities, particularly in northern states. Explaining the party’s schedule […]

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Electoral Act standoff: Senate calls emergency plenary as protests loom

The Senate has announced an emergency plenary sitting for Tuesday amid mounting public outrage over its recent passage of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, particularly the rejection of a clause mandating real-time electronic transmission of election results. This decision was disclosed on Sunday in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, […]

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