Category: Politics

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, in a post on his social media platform, described the recent presidential pardon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a reckless act that emboldens criminality. Atiku explained that ordinarily, the power of presidential pardon is a solemn prerogative, “a moral and constitutional instrument designed to temper justice with mercy and to underscore the humanity of the state. When properly exercised, it elevates justice and strengthens public faith in governance. “Regrettably, the latest pardon issued by the Tinubu administration has done the very opposite. The decision to…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amupitan, a distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Jos, replaces Professor Mahmood Yakubu, whose tenure ended earlier this month after serving two consecutive terms as head of the electoral body. The appointment, which was ratified by the National Council of State, has been forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation, in line with constitutional provisions. Until his appointment, Amupitan was a lecturer and legal scholar widely…

Former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on Labour Party stalwart Peter Obi, Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, and other prominent figures from the South-East to join him in a peaceful march to Aso Rock to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore made the call in a post on his official X handle on Tuesday, declaring his readiness to set aside political differences to pursue Kanu’s freedom. “I challenge every politician or person of good conscience from the Southeast…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced May Agbamuche-Mbu as its new Acting Chairman, following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu after completing his tenure. Agbamuche-Mbu, who until her elevation served as a National Commissioner representing Delta State, formally assumed office on Tuesday at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. At a brief handover ceremony, Professor Yakubu expressed gratitude to staff and stakeholders for their support during his tenure and urged them to extend the same cooperation to his successor. “I am confident that the Commission will continue to uphold…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed all commissioners and other public office holders in his administration, with immediate effect. The decision was announced on Wednesday evening in Port Harcourt through a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, and comes on the heels of the recent Supreme Court judgment. During a valedictory session with his cabinet, held in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at Government House, Port Harcourt, the governor expressed gratitude to the outgoing officials for their contributions to the state’s growth over the past…

  Professor Jerry Gana, former Minister of Information and Orientation, has declared that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and reclaim the presidency. Speaking with journalists shortly after the PDP Niger State Congress in Minna on Saturday, Gana said Nigerians, having experienced two administrations since Jonathan left office, are now calling for his comeback. “In 2015, Jonathan said his ambition was not worth the blood of Nigerians. Since then, one president has ruled for eight years, and another for two years.…