The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) criticized the 2023 general elections, saying the flawed process has severely undermined public confidence in the country’s democracy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rejected these claims, insisting the election met legal standards and challenged the bishops to produce evidence of rigging. Bishops Decry Electoral Malpractice and Loss …
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take immediate action against politicians and political parties engaging in early election campaigns or face legal action. In a letter dated September 13, 2025, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, faulted the Commission for what it described as indifference toward …
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, assuring that the ongoing economic reforms will soon produce positive results. Akpabio made the call on Sunday in his opening address as Chairman of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) held in Ikot …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shortlisted 14 associations out of 171 applicants seeking registration as political parties. The announcement was contained in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. Olumekun explained that the decision followed the Commission’s meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025, …
The leadership battle rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a dramatic turn, with rival factions laying claims to the party’s top positions and the courts now stepping in. The tussle is between former Senate President David Mark, recognised by the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of deploying the police to intimidate opposition leaders instead of focusing on protecting Nigerians from worsening insecurity. In a statement on Friday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the police summons issued to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir …
United Capital Research (UCR) has predicted that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate will drop to 20.83 per cent in August 2025, down from 21.88 per cent in July 2025. The pan-African financial services institution said its forecast is based on a combination of factors, including decreasing prices of major food items, relatively stable energy prices, especially …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has explained why it has not sanctioned former Rivers State governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over alleged anti-party activities. The party said it cannot punish any member without a formal petition backed by evidence. PDP Deputy National Legal Adviser, Barrister Okechukwu Osuoha, told journalists …
By Ubong Usoro The football world has been shaken by heartbreaking losses. In mourning, several clubs have honoured their fallen players by retiring their shirt numbers, an emblem of respect and remembrance. Federico Pisani Club: Atalanta BC, Serie A (Italy) Position: Forward Number: #14 Federico Pisani was an Italian player who tragically died in a car …
By Ubong Usoro Peter Rufai, the iconic former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 61. He passed away after a prolonged illness, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigerian football history. Nicknamed Dodomayana, Rufai enjoyed a successful two-decade career playing professionally in Europe. He …
