Electoral act: Tinubu, Akpabio’s Senate setting Nigeria up for ‘Sudan-style crisis’ – Utomi
Professor Pat Utomi has criticised the recent amendment to the Electoral Act passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a “gangster style assault on the popular will.” He warned that the action could seriously undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a post shared on X, Utomi said the […]
FCT Area Council elections: Wike declares Friday work-free day, restricts movement
Ahead of the FCT Area Council elections on Saturday, February 21, Minister Nyesom Wike announced Friday, February 20, as a work-free day to allow residents to travel and participate in the vote. Movement in the FCT will be restricted from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, with security agencies enforcing the order. Wike urged […]
Lagos APC defends Tinubu’s assent to Electoral Act 2026
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has defended President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act 2026, calling the backlash politically motivated and disconnected from national interest. The party insisted the President acted prudently, following constitutional procedures and thorough legislative debates. According to Lagos APC spokesperson Mogaji Seye Oladejo, opposition criticism over […]