A Surprise Early Exit Professor Mahmood Yakubu has formally ended his decade-long tenure as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).His official departure took effect on October 7, 2025. While his term was originally slated to expire in November, Yakubu said his decision allows for a smoother transition as INEC prepares for the 2027 […]
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A Surge in Violence & Public Fear Kano State has witnessed a sharp spike in phone snatching, thuggery, and violent robberies across its urban environment. Recent cases include the killing of Sadiq Shu’iabu Gentle, a social media influencer, in one attack, and a student from Bayero University, Kano, in another. In response, several media houses
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What Happened Lieutenant Samson Haruna, a Nigerian Army officer, died after suffering severe burns in what sources claim was a domestic altercation with his wife.The incident took place on September 22, 2025, at Wellington Bassey Barracks in Abak LGA, Akwa Ibom State. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to injuries days later.The case has attracted national
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Over 36,000 women in Bauchi State have called on the National Assembly to pass the Reserve Seats Bill, a proposed legislation aimed at improving women’s participation in politics and governance across Nigeria. The women, under the umbrella of the Nigerian League of Women Voters (NILOWV), presented their signatures to the House of Representatives in support
Several retired senior military officers have expressed support for the call by former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), urging the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency to effectively address the prolonged Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East. The former Defence Chief made the recommendation in his newly released book titled
Two-Day Conference in Abuja The Leadership Hub for Justice and Economic Advancement (LJE) has concluded its highly anticipated two-day national conference in Abuja, bringing together policymakers, traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society organizations, and security experts to deliberate on one of Nigeria’s most urgent national issues — the farmers–herders crisis. The event, which took place
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