Guinea-Bissau Coup: ECOWAS, AU Issue Strong Condemnation
The election observation missions to Guinea-Bissau set up by the African Union, AU, and Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and the West African Elders forum, have condemned the halt of the announcement of presidential and legislative elections and subsequent military takeover in the West African country.
INEC Reports Registration of More Than 1m New Voters in CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released its report on completed online and physical continuous voter registrations, showing a nationwide total of 1,425,898 pre-registered voters and 1,023,577 others who have been fully registered both online and physically.
Kidnappers To Face Death Penalty Under New Senate Bill
The Senate has taken a firm stance against the country’s worsening insecurity, declaring kidnapping a form of terrorism and recommending the death penalty for offenders, without the option of fines or judicial discretion to reduce sentences.
Otti Orders Reopening Of Deputy Speaker Kalu’s Abia Office
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has ordered the unsealing of the Renewed Hope Partner office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, in Umuahia.
2027: I Will Stop Rigging, Vote-Buying, Amupitan vows
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, on Tuesday, expressed his resolve “to combat all forms of election rigging, including the menace of vote-buying.”
Court Halts Obiano’s N4bn Money Laundering Trial Indefinitely
The Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned the N4 billion money laundering trial of former Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano.
Chelsea Defeats Barcelona, Manchester City Lose
Chelsea stunned Europe on Tuesday night with a 3-0 win over Barcelona. Barca almost struck first, but after a Kounde own goal and Araujo’s red card, the match swung Chelsea’s way.
Ukraine Reaches Understanding With US On Peace Plan, Trump Envoy To Meet Putin
Ukraine has said a “common understanding” has been reached with the US on a peace deal aimed at ending the war with Russia, based on a 28-point plan presented to Kyiv by the US last week.
Tinubu Has Lost Control Of His Government — Adebayo
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, has said that President Bola Tinubu has lost control of his administration following the wave of insecurity ravaging the country.
Idris Says No Ransom Paid To Bandits Over Kebbi Girls Release
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has said that no ransom was paid to secure the freedom of the 24 students abducted about a week ago by bandits, adding that they were all in good condition.