Category: Local

The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Edo State, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called for stronger female participation in politics and governance, describing women’s inclusion as critical to Nigeria’s long-term stability and sustainable development. Mrs. Anani made the call during the inauguration and award ceremony of the APC Dynamic Women for President Tinubu 2027 […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, announcing Saturday, February 20, 2027, as the date for the Presidential and National Assembly polls. The announcement comes amid concerns over the delayed passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. However, INEC had earlier indicated on February […]

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned that vote buying will not be tolerated in the 2027 general elections, revealing that security agencies have been instructed to arrest offenders. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Amupitan said the commission has put proactive measures in place, in collaboration with security […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, marking the formal commencement of preparations for the nationwide exercise. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal on Thursday before the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters at the National Assembly. […]

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s new tax reform laws, stating that many critics lack a proper understanding of the policy framework. Otti expressed strong support for the reforms, noting that several aspects of the new tax structure reflect fiscal arguments he advanced nearly a decade ago concerning Nigeria’s economic direction. “Almost 10 […]

A U.S. Marine, Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, has been declared dead after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima during operations in the Caribbean Sea. Oforah, 21, a Florida resident of Nigerian descent, went over the side of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima on February 7 while it was deployed with the 22nd Marine […]