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Opposition political parties in Nigeria on Saturday has said in Ibadan that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, should not conduct the 2027 general elections, pointing to loss of public trust and alleged bias. Read More of Breaking Story from Our Political News The parties made this known in a communiqué issued at the end of their National Summit held in Ibadan and signed by chairmen of participating opposition parties. The opposition parties said they had resolved to act together to address what they called “collective threats” facing Nigeria. They accused the ruling All…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has responded to the plan by President Bola Tinubu to take a $516 million loan for the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, saying that borrowing is a better option for funding major projects at this time. He spoke on Thursday at a Senate session where lawmakers talked about the request. Akpabio maintained that the focus should be on using loans for visible and useful projects. He said the country is facing financial challenges, and borrowing for infrastructure can still bring long-term benefits. He said, “In these difficult times, when we don’t really have money, it is better to borrow…

A heavy rainstorm has destroyed parts of newly completed school buildings at Nawarudeen Grammar School, Solu in Ifo, Ogun State, only a few months after the project was reportedly sponsored by Ogun gubernatorial candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, known as Yayi. A public notice which was issued on Thursday by Ifo community representatives confirmed that the storm caused serious damage to the recently commissioned structures. The notice maintained that the destruction happened shortly after the completion of the project meant to improve learning in the area. “It is with deep sadness that we inform the general public that the heavy rainstorm…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, on Wednesday in Abuja urged Nigerians to pray for the country and the 2027 general election, saying he cannot handle the task alone without God’s help. He spoke at a Nigerian Baptist Convention service honouring outgoing president Israel Akanji and his wife, Victoria. Amupitan said he accepted the role as INEC chairman because he believed God called him to do it. He explained that he had a strong conviction before taking the job. Read Related News Updates Amupitan urges stronger national consensus to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy INEC Chairman…

The Presidency has claimed that former Finance Minister Wale Edun resigned from office due to health issues and was not sacked, as earlier reported in some quarters. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news This was made known in a State House press release issued on Wednesday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Dr Wale Edun, former Minister of Finance Onanuga clarified that Edun “duly tendered his resignation from office, citing health reasons, before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced his replacement on Tuesday.” The statement explained that Edun, who turned 70 on Monday,…

Former Finance Minister Wale Edun has claimed that inflation in Nigeria dropped from 35 percent to 15 percent during his time in office, as he confirmed his commitment to continue serving the country after his removal. He made this known in a public statement released shortly after his exit from the Ministry of Finance. Edun, in the statement, thanked President Bola Tinubu for giving him the chance to serve in different roles since the start of the administration in May 2023. He said he first worked as head of the Presidential Transition Committee, then as Special Adviser on Monetary Policy,…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday said the shortage of approved Computer-Based Test centres in Cross River State is putting students at risk and affecting their access to the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. This was made known in a press release issued by its Joint Campus Council. The Council said that thousands of candidates are facing serious challenges due to the limited number and poor spread of centres. It explained that many students, parents, and guardians have complained about high costs, long travel, and safety concerns linked to the situation. NANS cited data from the Joint…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that Nigeria’s military is underfunded, as it reported that only about 7 percent of the Nigerian Army’s 2025 budget for security equipment has been released across the country. The ADC made this known on Tuesday in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, noting that out of N336.76 billion approved for security equipment, only N16.71 billion had been released so far. The party also said no funds had been released for key logistics such as transport, aircraft fuel, and military barracks. Read Related News Update  Nafiu Bala accuses ADC ex-chair…