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Politics

Electoral Reforms: INEC to phase-out PVCs, plans Diaspora voting

Aminu Imam
INEC to phase out

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC,) says it would soon present to the joint committees of the 10th Senate and House of Representatives on Electoral Matters eight items of electoral reforms for consideration. Chairperson of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu, who disclosed this on Thursday, during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Commission in Abuja, said the eight items are part of the 142 identified recommendations from the report of the 2023 general elections. He said 86 of the 142 recommendations require administrative action by INEC, which prompted…

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A’Court vacates order stopping allocations to Rivers State

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A' Court vacates order

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, vacated the judgement that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), from releasing monthly statutory allocations to Rivers State. A 3-member panel of Justices of the appellate court, in a split decision of two-to-one, held that the Federal High Court in Abuja lacked the requisite jurisdiction to entertain the lawsuit that led to the restraining order. It held that the fact that federal agencies were joined as parties in the matter was not sufficient to confer the court with unfettered jurisdiction…

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2027: “God forbid, Tinubu hasn’t shown he’s re-electable”, Atiku replies Akume

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Atiku replies Akume

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has replied to comments by Secretary to the Federation, (SGF) George Akume that the North should not contest in the 2027 presidential election. Reacting through his spokesperson, Paul Ibe, Atiku noted that Tinubu has not shown that he deserves a second term in office. Atiku was reacting to comments by the SGF that the North should forget contesting against Tinubu in 2027.  Recall that Akume had cautioned Northern political bigwigs against contesting against Tinubu in 2027. The SGF, while speaking…

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“Tinubu responsible for tax reform Bills pushback” – Sowunmi 

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Sowunmi

…Gives reason A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has opined that President Bola Tinubu is responsible for the stiff opposition that has greeted the tax reform Bills. Recall that the new tax Bills introduced by Tinubu’s administration have generated widespread controversy and pushback from many Nigerians, including the 36 State governors under the aegis of the National Economic Council, (NEC). Similarly, some Northern governors unequivocally rejected sections of the Bills. However, Sowunmi, during an interview during a television programme, faulted Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress…

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“Wike still member” – Adeyanju knocks PDP for expelling Ugochinyere

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Adeyanju knocks PDP

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a dead party. Adeyanju was reacting to the decision of the party to expel the House of Representatives member from Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere. He said PDP expelled Ugochinyere while the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is still a member of the party. Recall that thePDP had expelled the spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) for alleged gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities. His…

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Tinubu nominates Lawal Sama’ila Abdullahi as new N’West Devt. Commission chairman 

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Lawal Sama'ila Abdullahi

…Renominates others in new list President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation a modified list of members of the inaugural Governing Board of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC). The new chairman is Lawal Samai’la Abdullahi. According to reports, Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji retains his position as managing director and chief executive officer. Other Board members featured on the first list are: Dr. Yahaya Umar Namahe, Yahaya Aminu AbdulHadi, and Engr. Muhammad Ali Wudil, Shamsu Sule, Nasidi Ali and Aminu Suleiman. The nomination is subject to their…

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2027: APC disowns group promoting Jonathan’s campaign posters

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Jonathan posters

The All-Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday disassociated itself from a splinter group, Team New Nigeria (TNN), following the group’s placement of campaign posters for former President Goodluck Jonathan in Kano. The posters, which featured slogans such as: “Team New Nigeria 2027; The Goodluck Nigeria Needs—Dr. Goodluck Jonathan”, sparked discussions about Jonathan’s potential return to politics in 2027. However, the APC clarified that neither the group nor its members had any ties to the party. Recall that the TNN had recently declared plans to establish a new political party to “rescue…

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Just In! DSS, Police take over Kano Emir’s palace

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EmirSanusiLamidoSanusi2

The Kano Emir’s Palace, Ƙofar Kudu, is under heavy security, as armed police and State Security Service (SSS) operatives block entry and exit. According to reports, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is reportedly scheduled to accompany the newly-appointed Wamban Kano, to his assigned post in Bichi Local Government Area. However, the Emir was barred from attending the royal ceremony. The palace in Bichi is also surrounded by armed officers. Unverified reports revealed that Emir Sanusi was also expected to speak on tax reform bills during an engagement with economists. Details to…

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‘How Atiku repositioned North, founded ACF’ – Dr. Bugaje

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Dr. Bugaje

A political activist and former member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Usman Bugaje, has lauded former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for his pivotal role in creating the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and repositioning northern Nigeria during his tenure. Speaking on Tuesday in Jada, Adamawa State, Dr. Bugaje highlighted Atiku’s achievements in a paper titled: “Atiku Abubakar’s Contribution to Democracy and Development: A Study in Vision, Dedication, and Tenacity”. The presentation was part of activities marking the 2024 Atiku’s Week of Service. Dr. Bugaje explained that before Atiku’s intervention, the North…

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ACF lifts its NEC Chairman,  Osuman’s suspension

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ACF lifts suspension

The Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF), has officially lifted the suspension of Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN), as Chairman of its National Executive Committee, (NEC). This decision was announced yesterday in a statement signed by the forum’s Secretary-General, Malam Murtala Aliyu. He said the move follows interventions by the ACF’s Unity, Peace, and Reconciliation Committee, chaired by Ajiyan Katagum, Dr. Mahmud Yayale Ahmed (CFR). Aliyu explained that the reconciliation committee engaged key stakeholders, including the Chairmen of the Board of Trustees (BoT) and the National Executive Council, (NEC), in discussions aimed at…

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