Author: Olóyè Gbenga

The Kogi State Government has described President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to establishing state police as a transformative reform capable of reshaping Nigeria’s security architecture. In a statement on Thursday, the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, commended the President for reaffirming his administration’s resolve to decentralise policing during a high-level meeting with governors at the Presidential Villa. According to the statement, Tinubu emphasised that state police has become necessary to confront evolving security challenges, noting that decentralised law enforcement would enhance community-based responses, improve intelligence gathering, and strengthen internal security nationwide. The Kogi State Government noted that the…

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has commenced discussions with an international investment delegation on potential collaboration to strengthen its digital systems and enhance service delivery across the federation. The delegation, led by Mr Michael Gale, Founder and Group CEO of Al Liwan Group Limited, was received at the FCC headquarters in Abuja by the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Motunrayo Omidiran. According to a statement released on Thursday by the FCC’s spokesman, Ademola Lawrence, the engagement centred on exploring practical partnership models that could support the commission’s digital upgrade, improve institutional efficiency, and enhance public service delivery. Omidiran emphasised the critical role…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it carried out a mock trial of the updated Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in 289 polling units across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) prior to the recently concluded Area Council elections. The Deputy Director of Information and Publicity at INEC, Wilfred Ifogah, made the revelation on Thursday during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast programme on Channels Television. He spoke while reacting to issues raised following the FCT polls. According to Ifogah, the mock exercise was designed to test new updates introduced to the BVAS, particularly its enhanced result…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has called for a thorough investigation into the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Ogidi described the reported hostilities involving prominent political figures as a “bad omen” for Nigeria’s democracy, particularly as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. He said it was deeply troubling that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, alongside former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, and other ADC leaders, were allegedly subjected to such…

Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has revealed that his decision, alongside other party members, to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was driven by the need to support former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi. Akpata made the disclosure during an appearance on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television, monitored on Wednesday. His comments come days after he was formally received into the ADC at a ceremony that reportedly referenced an alleged assassination attempt on Obi and other party chieftains. Explaining the rationale behind the move, Akpata said he belonged to a…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that the naira will appreciate to ₦1,000 against the United States dollar in the coming weeks, citing ongoing monetary policy interventions by his administration. The President made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Summit in Abuja. He revealed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intervened in the foreign exchange market on Monday by mopping up excess dollars in a bid to stabilise the local currency. According to Mr Tinubu, recent policy measures are beginning to yield tangible results. “In fact, if not for the interventions by the…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said he is ready to work with all members of the State House of Assembly, including newly elected lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress (APC), following recent bye-elections. Bye-elections into the Rivers State House of Assembly were held on 21 February, filling vacant seats in parts of the state. Ukalikpe Napoleon emerged victorious in Ahoada East State Constituency II, while Loolo Bulabari Henrietta secured the Khana State Constituency II seat. Speaking after the announcement of the results, Governor Fubara described the victories as well-deserved, noting that they reflected the confidence and trust reposed…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations that a polling unit in the Federal Capital Territory recorded more votes than registered voters during Saturday’s Area Council election, describing the claim as false and misleading. The controversy centred on Kuroko Health Centre polling unit in Yangoji Ward, Kwali Area Council, where reports circulating on social media alleged that a political party received 1,219 votes despite the unit having only 345 registered voters and 213 accredited voters. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for the FCT, Aminu K. Idris, said the commission had investigated the…

The United States Congress has called for a far-reaching bilateral agreement between Washington and Abuja aimed at protecting vulnerable Christian communities, dismantling jihadist terror networks and countering the growing influence of China and Russia in Nigeria. The proposal was contained in a joint position by the House Appropriations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, details of which were shared on X by Congressman Riley Moore on Tuesday. In a statement entitled Ending the Persecution of Christians in Nigeria, lawmakers commended Donald Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), describing the move as decisive in holding…

The Edo State Government has described as false and malicious allegations by former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party figure, Peter Obi, that members of his political camp were attacked by government officials in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, the government rejected the claims, insisting that no directive was given to target any political group. “The Edo State Government has noted with concern the allegation by former Anambra State governor and Labour Party figure, Peter Obi, claiming that members of his political camp were attacked by government officials…