Yakubu Left Behind A Weaker INEC, Says Yiaga’s Chief Itodo
Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, has said that the outgoing Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has left behind a weak electoral commission despite introducing significant reforms during his ten years in office. Yakubu is leaving office as INEC chairman, having completed his two-term tenure of 10 years….
‘No Nigerian Is A Street Urchin,’ Obi Decries Insult On Supporters
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the growing tendency among some Nigerians to look down on their fellow citizens, describing it as deeply unfortunate. Obi was reacting to recent comments which, he said, referred to some of his supporters as “street urchins” and “people of no value.” According…
INEC: Yakubu Disregarded Opposition Parties, CUPP Secretary Ameh Alleges
Peter Ameh, the National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has accused former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, of damaging Nigeria’s multi-party democracy during his 10-year tenure at the commission. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Ameh alleged Yakubu’s leadership was characterised by high-handedness,…
Tinubu’s Govt Elevated Forgery To State Policy – Atiku’s Aide
Atiku Abubakar’s media aide, Paul Ibe, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of elevating forgery to state policy. “The Tinubu-led APC administration not only elevated forgery to a state policy, it innovatively appointed an individual with the set skills in the science and innovation of forgery,” Ibe said. The statement comes after the resignation of…
Nnaji Fallout: Atiku Demands Probe Into Tinubu, Ministers’ Certificates
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent, transparent, and comprehensive investigation into the academic and professional credentials of all members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), beginning with Bola Tinubu himself. Atiku’s call comes in the wake of the recent resignation of the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji,…
‘Ebonyi Local Champion’ – Aisha Yesufu Tackles Umahi Over Clash With Rufai Oseni
Activist, Aisha Yesufu, has tackled the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi following his face-off with Arise Television’s anchor, Rufai Oseni, over the cost of some sections of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Yesufu said Umahi thinks he’s still in Ebonyi State where he is a local champion. The face-off started during a live interview on Arise…
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Property Owners Petition Tinubu
Owners of demolished property within the WINHOMES Estate located along the Lagos end of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway have petitioned Bola Tinubu over what they described as the “reckless and damaging conduct” of the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi. In a letter addressed to the President, the company’s chief executive, a United States citizen…
BREAKING: Tinubu’s Minister, Uche Nnaji Resigns Over Alleged Certificate Forgery
Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology has resigned following some allegations of certificate forgery against him. Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s media aide Bayo Onanuga who confirmed the resignation in a statement, said the president has accepted the Minister’s decision. According to Onanuga, Tinubu has “accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the…
BREAKING: Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chair
Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over to May Agbamuche as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Agbamuche is the oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body. Professor Mahmood announced this on Tuesday at the ongoing meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. READ ALSO: 2027:…
Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport Receives NCAA Approval For Commercial Flight Operations
The Federal Government has given Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport approval to commence scheduled flight operations, (otherwise known as commercial flights), effective October 4th. The development follows the expiration of the initial approval for a non-scheduled flight approval for the airport by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in December 2024 and compliance with regulatory…