The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has urged the bipartisan Conference Committee of the National Assembly to adopt the House of Representatives’ version of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, saying it is vital to enhancing electoral transparency and credibility in the country. In a statement issued to journalists on Friday, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the CNPP, James Ezema, said the House version of the bill, which makes electronic transmission of election results mandatory, provides a more reliable framework for conducting free, fair, and verifiable elections in Nigeria. According to the CNPP, the proposed amendment by the…
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Laughter, curiosity and earnest questions, as observed by our reporter, on Wednesday filled the assembly hall of Nyanmusala Primary and Secondary School in Jalingo as hundreds of students gathered to mark this year’s World Savings Day with a lesson that could shape their financial futures. The occasion was a financial literacy sensitization programme organised by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), where the agency’s leadership emphasised the importance of financial planning and budgeting, describing sound financial habits as essential for long term stability and economic growth. Designed to instil a savings culture, promote financial safety and encourage responsible money management…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has condemned a deadly terrorist attack on Woro village in Kaiama local government council of Kwara State that reportedly left at least 170 people dead, including women and children. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group said the attack occurred on Tuesday, February 3, and was carried out by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. According to MPAC, graphic images from the scene showed bodies lying on the streets amid pools of blood following the assault. MPAC said reports indicated that the attackers had earlier sent a letter to the district head of Woro, Alhaji…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged civil and public service leaders in the state to uphold discipline, teamwork and measurable performance, declaring that his administration will be driven strictly by accountability and results. The governor gave the charge on Tuesday at the opening of a three-day Orientation and Strategic Leadership Retreat for top government officials, held at the Udomi Townhall in Esan Central Local Government Area. The retreat, themed “High Performing Public Service for Sustainable Development of Edo State,” is the first major leadership retreat organised since the inception of the Okpebholo administration and is aimed at strengthening governance…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in partnership with the Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, has successfully reunited 10 trafficked minors with their biological parents in Jalingo, the state capital. The children were rescued on January 31, 2026, when NAPTIP operatives intercepted a woman transporting them at Kurmi Park in Jalingo. The group was allegedly headed to Baissa, the administrative headquarters of Kurmi Local Government Area. In a statement released on Tuesday, NAPTIP’s Taraba Command Commander, Mr. Bako Amos, said the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Mrs. Mary Sinjen,…
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David A. B. Mark, on Monday inaugurated the party’s Policy and Manifesto Committee, charging members to develop practical, compassionate policies aimed at easing the hardship facing Nigerians. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Mark said the exercise went beyond setting up another committee, describing it as a responsibility placed on the party as “a rescue mission” at a time when the country is under severe social and economic strain. He painted a grim picture of living conditions across the country, noting that families are working harder while earning less, food…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, citing concerns over public confidence in the electoral body amid renewed scrutiny of his past public positions. In a statement issued on Monday, the organisation said public unease had intensified following the resurfacing of a legal brief authored by Professor Amupitan in 2020, which reportedly framed Nigeria’s security challenges in religious terms and advocated international intervention. MPAC said the controversy surrounding the document had raised questions not about the INEC chairman’s professional competence, but about public…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for recent operational successes against terrorist groups in the North East, describing the developments as a major boost to national security. In a statement issued on Monday, MPAC commended troops of Operation HADIN KAI for the neutralization of Abu Khalid, identified as the second-in-command of Boko Haram, during an operation in the Sambisa Forest. The statement, signed by MPAC Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, said the operation, together with the elimination of other high-value targets in recent weeks, had dealt a significant blow to the leadership and operational capacity…
The Akoko-Edo Local Government Council of Edo state has dismissed as false and politically motivated allegations circulating on social media that its Chairman, Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, diverted a purported N100 million Christmas package allegedly provided by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Mr. Ajayi Julius, the council described claims that ₦40 million was shared with the Chairman of the Edo State Local Government Service Commission, Kabiru Adjoto, as “malicious fabrications” aimed at discrediting the council leadership and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The statement stressed that no…
The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has congratulated Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD, on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo. In a congratulatory letter and greeting card signed by the President of SDNON, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, and the Secretary, Seunmanuel Faleye, the association described the appointment as well-deserved, citing Dr. Ebojele’s professionalism, integrity, and significant contributions to media practice in Nigeria. The goodwill message was formally delivered on Friday, January 30, at a reception organised by Friends of the CPS at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)…