Politics

President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Plateau State that the Federal Government will deploy an AI-enabled network of over 5,000 digital cameras to help law enforcement agencies combat insecurity in the state. President Tinubu made the promise in his speech during his visit to Jos on Thursday. He commiserated with the government and people of the State over …

Founder of WELA, Funmi Falana, SAN Founder of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), Funmi Falana, SAN has called on authorities to provide regular updates and account for measures taken on alleged acts of sexual violence that allegedly occurred in Ozoro, Delta State. In a statement made available to Freedomonline.com.ng, the senior lawyer said, there is so much silence on …

The death rate from Lassa fever has increased alarmingly in several Nigerian states, with health authorities warning that one in four infected people are dying as the disease spreads rapidly in some parts of the country. Data from the Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders indicates that the outbreak has hit hardest …

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) expresses deep concern and unequivocal condemnation of the recent actions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which have further exacerbated the already fragile state of Nigeria’s multi-party democracy. At a time when opposition political parties are grappling with internal crises, leadership disputes and systemic pressures, INEC’s controversial interventions – particularly the removal …

Former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, David Ombugadu, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) because the party was unable to open an electronic registration portal for its supporters. Ombugadu, who contested the 2019 and 2023 gubernatorial elections on the PDP platform, stated this on Thursday during a visit to the Nigerian Union of …

The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been drawn to recent public statements by political actors alleging partisan bias, calling for the removal of the Commission’s chairperson due to the Commission’s decision to obey the recent Court of Appeal ruling. While the Commission recognizes the right of stakeholders to express their views, it is critical to clarify …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Thursday dismissed reports of a rift between him and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, describing the claims as false and misleading. This came in the context of earlier reports that the monarch had led a boycott of the coronation of three senior chiefs in Ibadan and moved to Lagos to protest …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has initiated the renovation of 728 government-owned public schools under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) intervention in the three senatorial districts of the state. During an awards ceremony at the Government House, Lokoja on Thursday, Governor Ododo assured that his administration will continue to give …

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has demanded the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, and all national commissioners. Mark made the call on Thursday in Abuja, at a well-attended global press conference, held to address growing concerns about the commission’s role in the country’s electoral process …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the 57 properties allegedly linked to Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Minister of Justice, should be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government. The EFCC, in a motion for notification for final property forfeiture filed by its team of lawyers led by Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, and …