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Senate Didn’t Reject Electronic Transmission Of Election Results- Minority Caucus Clarifies

Senate Didn’t Reject Electronic Transmission Of Election Results- Minority Caucus Clarifies

Senate Didn’t Reject Electronic Transmission Of Election Results – Minority Caucus Clarifies The senate minority caucus says lawmakers retained electronic transmission of election results during the passage of the Electoral Act (Amendment) bill. On Wednesday, the senate retained the provision for electronic transfer of election results as contained in the Electoral Act 2022. During the consideration of the Electoral Act (Amendment) bill, the red chamber also rejected proposals for real-time results transmission and a 10-year ban on vote buyers, opting instead to maintain existing sanctions of fines or jail terms. The clarification follows public criticism after reports claimed lawmakers rejected…
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‘Very Respected Woman’, Trump Praises Remi Tinubu At US Prayer Breakfast

‘Very Respected Woman’, Trump Praises Remi Tinubu At US Prayer Breakfast

‘Very Respected Woman’, Trump Praises Remi Tinubu At US Prayer Breakfast U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C on Thursday. Trump made the remarks while addressing participants at the faith-based gathering, which was attended by political and civic leaders from across the world. His comments highlighted Mrs Tinubu’s influence and stature, drawing applause from the audience. In his address, Trump recognised the Nigerian First Lady’s role as a pastor in one of Nigeria’s largest churches and referenced her pastoral background.…
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APC Afraid Of Free, Fair Election- ADC Knocks Senate For Rejecting  Electronic Transmission

APC Afraid Of Free, Fair Election- ADC Knocks Senate For Rejecting Electronic Transmission

APC Afraid Of Free, Fair Election – ADC Knocks Senate For Rejecting Electronic Transmission The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the APC-led Senate of being afraid of free and fair elections after rejecting key electoral reforms meant to strengthen transparency and integrity in Nigeria’s voting process. This was contained in a statement signed and released by the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdulahi on Wednesday. The party criticized the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results, saying it signals yet another effort by the APC to manipulate future elections. Other rejected reforms included the electronic download…
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Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Conviction, Faults Terrorism Trial

Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Conviction, Faults Terrorism Trial

Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Conviction, Faults Terr0rism Trial The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a notice of appeal challenging his conviction and multiple sentences imposed by the Federal High Court in Abuja, insisting that the trial was riddled with fundamental legal errors and amounted to a miscarriage of justice. In the notice of appeal dated February 4, 2026, Kanu said he was appealing against his conviction and sentences on seven counts, including terrorism-related offences, for which he received five life sentences and additional prison terms after being found guilty on November 20, 2025. “I,…
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Amb. Osita Offor Hails Gov. Alex Otti As Labour Party Reclaims Stability Uder His Steady Leadership

Amb. Osita Offor Hails Gov. Alex Otti As Labour Party Reclaims Stability Uder His Steady Leadership

Amb. Osita Offor Hails Gov. Alex Otti as Labour Party Reclaims Stability Under His Steady Leadership Abuja, Nigeria – Ambassador Dr. Osita Offior “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, has publicly congratulated the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for demonstrating pragmatic, mature, and unifying leadership that has successfully restored peace and stability within the Labour Party following months of internal disagreements. In a statement released on behalf of the UAAP Forum, Ambassador Offior also extended sincere appreciation to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…
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NEWS RELEASE: Ohafia New Leadership Vows To Make Impact, Seeks Cooperation Of Indigenes And Residents

NEWS RELEASE: Ohafia New Leadership Vows To Make Impact, Seeks Cooperation Of Indigenes And Residents

NEWS RELEASE Ohafia New Leadership Vows to Make Impact, Seeks Cooperation of Indigenes and Residents The newly inaugurated Executive of the Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) has reaffirmed its commitment to purposeful leadership aimed at delivering positive and sustainable development to the people of Ohafia. The Executive has called on Ohafia indigenes and residents, both at home and in the diaspora, to cooperate with the new leadership as it mobilises resources and opportunities to address the developmental needs of the 26 communities that make up the Ohafia clan. The President-General of the Union, Prince Kalu Ikpemini, disclosed this following the Executive’s…
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I’m Contesting 2027 Election As Number One – Peter Obi Declares

I’m Contesting 2027 Election As Number One – Peter Obi Declares

I’m Contesting 2027 Election As Number One — Peter Obi Declares Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has explicitly tied the forthcoming Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election to his ambition to contest the 2027 presidential race, telling supporters that their backing at the grassroots level is crucial to his national political journey. The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate spoke while campaigning for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate ahead of the AMAC elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Addressing supporters at the campaign event amid loud cheers, Obi positioned himself not just as a guest campaigner but as…
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South Africa Disconnects Power Supply To Nigerian High Commission Over Unpaid Bills

South Africa Disconnects Power Supply To Nigerian High Commission Over Unpaid Bills

South Africa Disconnects Power Supply To Nigerian High Commission Over Unpaid Bills The city of Tshwane in South Africa disconnected electricity supply to the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria over unpaid utility bills, before later restoring power after the debt was settled. The development was disclosed by the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, in a post on X. “#TshwaneYaTima: We’ve disconnected electricity at the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They owe the city for utility services,” Moya wrote. The disconnection of power to Nigeria’s diplomatic mission sparked reactions online,…
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PRESS RELEASE: Otti’s Re-election A Divine Project, Says OMC…Hails Ukwa La Ngwa 2027 Endorsement, N100m Donation

PRESS RELEASE: Otti’s Re-election A Divine Project, Says OMC…Hails Ukwa La Ngwa 2027 Endorsement, N100m Donation

PRESS RELEASE Otti’s Re-election a Divine Project, Says OMC …Hails Ukwa La Ngwa 2027 Endorsement, N100m Donation A frontline support group championing the 2027 re-election of the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, known as the Otti Mandate Circle (OMC), has described the governor’s second-term bid as a divinely ordained and heavenly sealed project. The group commended the people of Ukwa La Ngwa and the leadership of the Aba Union for their overwhelming endorsement of Governor Otti ahead of the 2027 general election, as well as their donation of One Hundred Million Naira (₦100,000,000) towards the purchase…
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‘I Was Supposed To Be Shot In Failed Coup Against  President Tinubu’ – Defence Minister

‘I Was Supposed To Be Shot In Failed Coup Against President Tinubu’ – Defence Minister

‘I Was Supposed To Be Shot In Failed Coup Against Tinubu’ – Defence Minister The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has said there were plans to shoot him in the failed coup against President Bola Tinubu. AttNews recalls that in October 2025, the military arrested sixteen officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. After an initial denial, the Director, Major General Samaila Uba, in a statement, disclosed that findings have identified several officers accused of a plot to overthrow the government, which is inconsistent with the ethics, values, and professional standards required of members of the…
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