Nigeria Lags Behind India in Election Credibility, Says Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday criticised Nigeria’s electoral system, saying the country continues to face challenges in holding credible elections even though it has far fewer voters and…
E-Transmission: Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force on Tuesday allegedly fired tear gas at protesters who stormed the National Assembly of Nigeria, demanding that real-time electronic transmission of election results be…
ICPC Arraigns Federal Works Director for Alleged Money Laundering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Blessing Lere-Adams, a Director at the Federal Ministry of Works, on six charges of money laundering and corruption.…
Electoral Act: Harmonisation Committee to Finalise Bill Today, Says Orji Kalu
Kalu made the disclosure on Tuesday during an interview on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels Television Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said the National Assembly committee handling the harmonisation…
Death Toll Rises to Three After Attack in Plateau Community
Eyewitnesses said the gunmen stormed the community on motorcycles and opened fire on unsuspecting residents, killing one person on the spot while several others sustained injuries Three persons have been…
National Assembly, INEC Move 2027 Presidential Election to January Over Ramadan
The proposed adjustment also moves governorship elections from March 6, 2027, to January 30, 2027 The National Assembly of Nigeria and the Independent National Electoral Commission have agreed in principle…
UK To Issue eVisas To Nigerian Travellers From February 25
The Senior Communications Officer at the High Commission, Onyinye Madu, disclosed that Nigerian nationals applying for a UK Visit visa from that date will receive an eVisa instead of the…
Guatemala Ends Emergency Rule, Moves to Implement New Security Plan
Guatemala on Monday lifted the state of emergency imposed a month ago after a series of armed attacks by the Barrio 18 gang left 11 police officers dead. Authorities are…
Trump signals he’ll participate indirectly in Iran–U.S. nuclear talks
Speaking on Monday, Trump made the remarks as Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, travelled to the Swiss city ahead of indirect discussions with the US. United States President Donald Trump…
Swiss Train Derails as Avalanches Sweep Through the Alps, Five Hospitalized
A regional train derailed in southern Switzerland on Monday, injuring five people, as avalanche danger in the area rose to its second-highest level, police said. The accident occurred near the…