The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review the use of “partisan lecturers” as Returning and Collation Officers in the 2027 elections. ADC said this in reaction to the report that more than 600 senior lecturers from public universities in the North endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
An advocacy group for transparency and good governance, Transparency Watch, has chided those linking the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, with the recent abduction of six imams traveling to Talata Mafara in Zamfara state. TW described the purported link as as “Vile Propaganda” by trying to give a bad name…
We blamed Jonathan, spared Buhari, now blame Tinubu Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has challenged political leaders and other stakeholders in the North to accept responsibility for the failure to contain banditry and terrorism that emerged from the region and subsequently spread across Nigeria and into neighbouring countries. Sani said it was dishonest to…
Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, operating under Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, have foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Buni Gari–Buratai axis in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni said…
Valentine Obienyem When Mr. Peter Obi chose Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election, many Nigerians welcomed the decision with enthusiasm. We were pleased by what we perceived as Datti’s intellect, exposure, experience and composure. We considered him an excellent complement to Obi’s character and vision.During electioneering, he appeared…
By Zander Imaseun The Director General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, is at work. He is doing what he knows how best to do – operating quietly behind the scene. That is Yari’s hallmark. He does not seek undue attention. Yet, he delivers more than you can…
An advocacy group for good governance and accountability, Transparency Watch, has advised opposition political parties and other elements who have an axe to grind with the Bola Tinubu administration to channel their criticisms to the right quarters instead of shooting from pillar to post. The group said it is piqued by the ongoing wild goose…
Mrs Iyabo Sowunmi, the suspect arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta, for her son, Dare Sowunmi, who is said to be on death row. Photo: Ogun State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service.Mrs Iyabo Sowunmi, the suspect arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected…
Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari A good governance and accountability group, Transparency Watch, has described the appointment of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, as Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council as well deserved. The group said Yari’s appointment was a recognition of his political experience, commitment and contributions to the…
Yari By Zander Imaseun I have just been intimated of the scholarship bonanza that is going on in Zamfara State. If the bold move were from the state government, we will easily explain it as one of the dividends of democracy that the people should enjoy as of right. But the scheme in question is…
