Reno Omokri Fires Back at Peter Obi’s ‘Nigeria Collapse’ Statement

Omokri Says Obi’s Political Career Is What’s Truly Falling Apart In a heated political exchange, Reno Omokri, a vocal advocate for President Bola Tinubu, has criticized Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), for claiming that Nigeria is collapsing under the current administration. Omokri argued that it’s not the nation but […]

Labour Party Alleges Desperate Attempt by Peter Obi and Alex Otti to Seize Party Leadership

Overview of the Crisis The internal crisis within the Labour Party (LP) has deepened, as the party’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, accused Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate, and Governor Alex Otti of Abia State of plotting to forcefully take over the party’s leadership structure. According to Ibrahim, the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting […]

INEC Chairman Calls for Posthumous National Honor for Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, Credited with Nigeria’s Most Credible Election

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for a posthumous national honor for the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, recognizing his pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaking at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, Yakubu paid tribute to Nwosu, who passed away in October 2024, highlighting his immense […]

Court Bars INEC from Processing Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has issued an interim injunction preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its representatives from receiving, accepting, or acting upon any recall petition allegedly containing fabricated signatures of individuals from the Kogi Central Senatorial District. Additionally, the ruling bars INEC from initiating a referendum based on […]

Bill to Curb INEC’s Control Over Political Parties Passes Second Reading

The Nigerian House of Representatives recently took a significant step towards enhancing election transparency by passing a bill for the second reading. This bill seeks to establish an Independent Authority responsible for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria, effectively reducing the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) control over political parties. What […]

House of Representatives Advances Bill to Establish Independent Political Parties Authority

The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill proposing the creation of an Independent Authority responsible for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria. The bill, co-sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Marcus Onobun (Edo State), aims to shift these responsibilities from the Independent National Electoral Commission […]

PDP Crisis: Anyanwu Stands Firm, Dismisses Governors’ Forum’s Endorsement

PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has dismissed the PDP Governors’ Forum’s endorsement of his rival, stating that the forum has no authority over party leadership decisions. The ongoing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken another turn, as the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, remains resolute despite the PDP Governors’ […]

Why BVAS Works in Ghana but Struggles in Nigeria: 7 Key Lessons

Why BVAS Faces Challenges in Nigeria Compared to Ghana: Key Lessons for Credible Elections The inability of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deliver credible elections has raised concerns, particularly when compared to Ghana’s success with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). Despite advancements in election technology, including the introduction of BVAS, Nigeria continues […]