…New Promises Cannot Erase Old Questions. By Kenneth Eze Abuja - As Nigeria enters the final 100-day countdown to the 2027 General Elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Nigerians with its preparations, plans and assurances for another electoral cycle. But there is one fundamental issue the Commission cannot simply plan away: trust. …
The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify candidates whose names are not contained in the membership registers submitted by their political parties. The committee said the move was necessary ahead of the 2027 general elections and in line with the provisions of the Electoral …
The NLC president carpets Obi, Atiku, Tinubu as ‘Far-Right’ Market Politicians Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, has commended the policy plan of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, describing him as an emerging political voice whose economic ideas deserve serious consideration ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Ajaero …
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has said Nigeria’s progress depends on peace, security, responsible governance and improved opportunities for citizens. Sani stated this in his message to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The governor said peace and stability were essential to achieving the country’s aspirations, stressing that Nigerians should be able to go about their …
Farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector have urged the Federal Government to introduce practical measures to reduce production costs and provide more support for farmers following President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address. They called on the government to implement workable measures to reduce production costs in the sector. They made the call in …
As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the country continues to grapple with insecurity, poverty, unemployment, inflation and a worsening cost-of-living crisis. In this first part of an exclusive interview with Pinnacle Daily, Professor Kamilu Sani Fage, a professor of political science at Bayero University, Kano, reflects on Nigeria’s journey since independence, the state of …
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has corrected its economic course and entered a new phase focused on shared and widespread prosperity. Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday in his Independence Day address to Nigerians as the country marked its 66th anniversary. The President said the country had endured economic crises, insecurity, political upheaval, and other …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a month-long stay in Europe, dismissing concerns about his health and saying he was ready to resume work. Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday evening after spending several weeks in London and Paris. He was received by …
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit challenging Bello’s emergence as the APC candidate for Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 election. The defendants made the request in separate processes filed in …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to neutrality, fairness and transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying public trust remains critical to the success of democracy. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, stated this during a visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, as part of …
