Politics

Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman Dr Musa Aliyu said on Thursday that the commission will ensure strict enforcement of the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy. Aliyu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), stated this at the One-Day National Anti-Corruption Coalition (NACC) Members’ Hybrid Interactive Forum in Abuja. The Supreme Court on July 11 granted financial autonomy to the …

The National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties and candidates in Edo State against engaging in election campaigning beyond the Thursday midnight deadline. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, gave the warning in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said all campaigns by political parties would end at midnight on …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distributing sensitive materials to Edo’s 18 local government areas ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The distribution process began at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in Benin on Thursday. The materials were reviewed by representatives of various political parties, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), and representatives of security …

Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied allegations linking him to a fresh attempt to overthrow the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. The denial follows a viral social media report claiming, “Ganduje is leading a new plot to overthrow Emir Mohammad Sanusi.” Ganduje, who was serving as governor when Sanusi was removed …

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has challenged his predecessor and current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to step down and clear his name over allegations of sponsoring banditry and money laundering while he was governor. Lawal, who made the remarks in an interview on TVC on Wednesday, said if Matawalle still had integrity, he should have honorably resigned …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has accused three staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting to compromise Saturday’s governorship election in the state. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Election Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the party accused the relevant officials of recruiting a number of people from outside the state to …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected Julius Abure as National Chairman of the Labour Party. Abure and other members of the LP’s National Working Committee (NWC) were re-elected at the party’s national congress held in Nnewi, Anambra State, in March. However, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) rejected the outcome of the congress and vowed not to recognise Abure …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (KPK) has vehemently denied reports that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is in their custody. In a statement released on Wednesday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale clarified that Bello is still wanted for alleged money laundering charges amounting to N80.2 billion, with an outstanding arrest warrant. Oyewale stressed, “Media reports claiming that Yahaya …

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has honoured an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) according to a statement from his media office. Bello’s decision to appear before the anti-corruption agency came after consulting with his family, legal team and political associates. The former governor has been embroiled in a tussle with the anti-graft agency over alleged …

The Nigerian Presidency has been quick to respond to a statement by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, that President Bola Tinubu refused to sign a peace deal during the 2023 presidential elections. Kukah made the remarks on Sunday at an Edo election security town hall meeting in Benin, sparking controversy. “What is also very interesting is that the …