Former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu says technological innovations have enhanced Nigeria’s elections but cannot eliminate persistent challenges such as violence, vote trading, and corruption.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed comments made by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on the cost of road projects, saying the governor is his “junior in engineering and governance.”
Governor Peter Mbah’s impending defection to the All Progressives Congress has divided Enugu State’s Peoples Democratic Party, with some members backing the move while others reject it outright.
1,000 lawyers to Senate: Don’t confirm Amupitan as INEC chair — conflict of interest alleged
Wike’s team denied claims of a rift with Tinubu, but video evidence suggests he tacitly participated in the Council of State meeting through a representative.
Former INEC Chief Technical Adviser Professor Bolade Eyinla projects that the 2027 general elections will cost about ₦870 billion ($600 million), citing inflation, logistics, and rising technological demands.
Governor Seyi Makinde faulted the Tinubu administration for failing to disclose the Lagos-Calabar highway’s average cost per kilometre, accusing Works Minister Umahi of lacking transparency
The Senate has directed the executive to submit a detailed 2024 budget performance report within two weeks before considering the 2025–2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework.
UNN registrar Ngozi Nnebedum faces sanction for falsely confirming ex-minister Uche Nnaji’s forged degree as genuine.
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has disqualified prominent governorship aspirant, Engr. Kayode Ojo, from its forthcoming primary election in Ekiti State, in a move party insiders say reshapes the contest in favour of the incumbent governor, Abiodun Oyebanji.