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Eze described Okonkwo’s recent remarks suggesting […]\nThe post ADC Crisis: Be mindful of comments on Amaechi, Eze warns Okonkwo appeared first on Vanguard News.","\u003Cimg width=\"860\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FOkonkwo-860x590-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kenneth Okonkwo\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FOkonkwo-860x590-1.jpg 860w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FOkonkwo-860x590-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FOkonkwo-860x590-1-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>By Daniel Abia, PORT HARCOURT\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has cautioned the party’s spokesman for its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo, against making comments capable of undermining former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, ahead of the 2027 general elections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Eze described Okonkwo’s recent remarks suggesting that Atiku had no alternative but to accept Amaechi as his running mate as “unfortunate, insulting and counterproductive,” warning that such statements could affect the public perception of both politicians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said Atiku’s political experience and long-standing career showed that the former vice-president was capable of making independent decisions on critical political matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Anyone who has followed Atiku Abubakar’s political journey knows that he has a mind of his own and is fully capable of taking decisions on matters of this nature,” Eze said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The ADC chieftain argued that portraying Amaechi as an imposed choice also diminished the former Rivers State governor’s political achievements and contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He highlighted Amaechi’s record as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, two-term governor of Rivers State, former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant, describing him as one of the country’s most experienced political figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Eze recalled that Amaechi emerged second behind President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary and also finished as runner-up to Atiku during the ADC presidential primary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said Amaechi’s emergence as the party’s vice-presidential candidate should be viewed as a strategic advantage for the ADC rather than an imposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Amaechi’s personality, political experience and national appeal add significant value to the ADC presidential ticket,” Eze said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He warned that public comments capable of creating unnecessary controversy or portraying party leaders negatively could weaken the opposition party’s unity ahead of the 2027 elections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The former publicity secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) advised Okonkwo to improve his communication approach by learning from individuals who had excelled in political messaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Eze, however, appealed to ADC leaders, spokespersons and supporters to place party unity above personal differences as the party prepares for the general elections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Our focus should remain on building a united front. 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Allowing judiciary to administer party affairs could hurt Nigeria’s democracy – ADC","The South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mabel Oboh, has warned that allowing the judiciary to become the effective administrator of political party affairs could have far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s democratic development. Oboh gave the warning while reacting to a recent Court of Appeal judgment that restrained the Independent National Electoral […]\n2027: Allowing judiciary to administer party affairs could hurt Nigeria’s democracy – ADC","\u003Cimg width=\"1200\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FADC-1.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FADC-1.jpg 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FADC-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FADC-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FADC-1-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FADC-1-590x354.jpg 590w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FADC-1-400x240.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>The South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mabel Oboh, has warned that allowing the judiciary to become the effective administrator of political party affairs could have far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s democratic development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Oboh gave the warning while reacting to a recent Court of Appeal judgment that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognising state congresses conducted under the authority of the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In a statement made available to DAILY POST, the party spokesperson said the judgment had reignited debate over the extent of judicial intervention in the internal affairs of political parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>She maintained that while judicial oversight remains essential in upholding the rule of law, such intervention should be limited to ensuring compliance with legal provisions rather than assuming responsibility for the administration of political parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to her, the ruling presents an opportunity for a broader national conversation on the constitutional boundaries between judicial oversight and the autonomy of political parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Oboh stressed that although the judiciary remains a critical pillar of Nigeria’s democracy, courts must exercise restraint when handling issues relating to the internal administration of political parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“No democracy can survive without an independent judiciary. Likewise, no political party can flourish if it is denied the right to manage its affairs in accordance with its own constitution. The real challenge is finding the right balance between judicial oversight and party autonomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The legal dispute before the Court of Appeal centred on whether the ADC caretaker committee had the constitutional authority to appoint committees to conduct state congresses. Such questions are properly within the courts’ jurisdiction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“This debate is bigger than the ADC. Tomorrow it could affect any political party in Nigeria. Political disagreements should, wherever possible, be resolved through transparent and democratic party processes, with judicial intervention reserved for genuine violations of the Constitution, the Electoral Act and party constitutions,” she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Referring to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act 2022, Oboh argued that while INEC is empowered to supervise party congresses, conventions and primaries, its role remains supervisory and not managerial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>She emphasised that neither INEC nor the courts are expected to administer the internal affairs of political parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Where party processes are found to have breached either the party constitution or relevant laws, the appropriate judicial remedy should be to invalidate such processes and direct that fresh exercises be conducted in accordance with the party’s constitution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“This approach restores legality without placing the judiciary in the position of choosing who should hold party offices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“If the tenure of party officials had indeed expired on May 12, 2026, as claimed by the plaintiffs, any legal protections tied to that tenure would generally lapse on that date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Courts can preserve an existing legal right, but they cannot normally create a new tenure where none exists under the party’s constitution,” she added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Oboh who also cited the Supreme Court decisions in Onuoha v. Okafor (1983), PDP v. Sylva (2012) and APC v. Marafa (2020), maintained that Nigerian courts have consistently recognised that although they may intervene where constitutional or statutory provisions are breached, they should avoid replacing the democratic organs of political parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>She reaffirmed her confidence in the judiciary but noted that judicial independence must always be accompanied by constitutional restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The confidence Nigerians place in our courts depends not only on their willingness to decide difficult cases but also on their commitment to exercising power within constitutional limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Maintaining the balance between judicial oversight and party autonomy is vital to strengthening the rule of law, protecting internal party democracy and safeguarding Nigeria’s democratic future,” she stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002F2027-allowing-judiciary-to-administer-party-affairs-could-hurt-nigerias-democracy-adc\u002F\">2027: Allowing judiciary to administer party affairs could hurt Nigeria’s democracy – ADC\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","2027-allowing-judiciary-to-administer-party-affairs-could-hurt-nigerias-democracy-adc",{"id":60,"createdAt":61,"updatedAt":62,"name":63,"slug":64},[1677,1678,1274,1679,1680,1681,1682,1683,1267,64],"2027","allowing","administer","party","affairs","hurt","nigerias","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FADC-1.jpg",{"id":1686,"createdAt":1687,"updatedAt":1688,"name":1689,"image":1690,"slug":1691},"87678139-216f-4786-b9b2-a4e8155e5649","2026-03-25T11:55:31.204Z","2026-04-20T09:36:57.000Z","Daily Post","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002F9efc788c-30f4-47fa-8efc-4edb5cfd560a.png","daily-post",2,4,"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002F2027-allowing-judiciary-to-administer-party-affairs-could-hurt-nigerias-democracy-adc\u002F",{"id":1696,"createdAt":1697,"updatedAt":1698,"title":1699,"excerpt":1700,"content":1701,"slug":1702,"topic":1703,"tags":1704,"image":1714,"author":74,"feed":1715,"views":1692,"type":83,"readTime":82,"externalSourceUrl":1722},"7f4d8a68-5585-48bf-bc73-85f09fc80bf7","2026-07-16T03:20:01.253Z","2026-07-16T17:03:39.000Z","Mary Habila: ADC Demands Independent Probe, Says Tinubu’s Govt is Covering Up","Chuks Okocha in Abuja African Democratic Congress (ADC) said it was disturbed by the unresolved circumstances surrounding the death of Ms. Mary Habila, who reportedly died within the residence of","\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" >\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>Chuks Okocha in Abuja\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>African Democratic Congress (ADC) said it was disturbed by the unresolved circumstances surrounding the death of Ms. Mary Habila, who reportedly died within the residence of the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>ADC said the incident called for public inquiry because, ‘’Every Nigerian life matters. But when a citizen dies in the home of a serving cabinet minister, the matter immediately transcends private tragedy and becomes a question of public accountability.’’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC said, ‘’The only acceptable response in a constitutional democracy is a thorough, transparent and independent investigation that commands public confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>‘’The explanations offered so far have done little to answer the questions that continue to trouble Nigerians. What exactly was the nature of Ms. Habila’s official assignment? Why was she residing in the Minister’s private residence? What were the precise circumstances leading to her death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>‘’What have investigators established so far? These are legitimate questions that can only be answered by facts and evidence, not assurances.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>ADC said, ‘’We, therefore, call for an independent investigation that is completely removed from the control or influence of the executive. This inquiry must include a full autopsy to determine the exact cause of Ms Habila’s death and a public report of its findings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>‘’This is the only way to ensure that Justice is done; and it is seen to be done. Anything less will only deepen public suspicion and further erode confidence in our institutions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>ADC added, ‘’This case must also be viewed against an increasingly disturbing pattern in this scandal-prone government of APC under President Bola Tinubu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>‘’Time and again, whenever serious allegations arise around members of the administration, the default instinct of government is not to facilitate independent scrutiny but to build a wall of political protection around its own. Appointees of President Tinubu sit pretty in their offices even as mind-blowing scandals swirl around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>‘’The Tinubu administration appears more eager to defend reputations than to establish facts and submit to accountability. Official statements are deployed laden with presumptions and bias even  before independent inquiries have even begun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The party said, ‘’It  has now become impossible to ignore the impression that this administration now operates a system of scandal insurance for its senior officials, and proximity to power appears to guarantee protection from accountability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“But this is one scandal too many. This latest scandal is not just about financial crime, it is about the death of a young lady who reportedly died in the house of a senior Minister of this government.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n","mary-habila-adc-demands-independent-probe-says-tinubus-govt-is-covering-up",{"id":60,"createdAt":61,"updatedAt":62,"name":63,"slug":64},[1705,1706,64,1707,1708,1709,1710,1711,1712,1713],"mary","habila","demands","independent","probe","says","tinubus","govt","covering","https:\u002F\u002Fglobal.ariseplay.com\u002Famg\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002Fuploads\u002FMary-Habila.jpg",{"id":1716,"createdAt":1717,"updatedAt":1718,"name":1719,"image":1720,"slug":1721},"676b27a5-8a43-458d-91ba-45c07367106b","2026-03-26T09:35:16.600Z","2026-04-20T09:31:29.000Z","This Day","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002F9fa91fe1-7788-42ef-8d40-5d5ef6e5261e.png","this-day","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fmary-habila-adc-demands-independent-probe-says-tinubus-govt-is-covering-up\u002F",{"id":1724,"createdAt":1725,"updatedAt":1726,"title":1727,"excerpt":1728,"content":1729,"slug":1730,"topic":1731,"tags":1732,"image":1739,"author":74,"feed":1740,"views":1692,"type":83,"readTime":82,"externalSourceUrl":1741},"cb9139e5-d6fa-4754-be37-656c3f201467","2026-07-16T15:17:00.351Z","2026-07-16T17:45:53.000Z","‘El-Rufai forced me out’ – Salihu Lukman quits ADC coalition","One of the leading figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has suspended his membership of the party and the opposition coalition, directly accusing former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, of orchestrating the hostile treatment and political marginalisation that forced him to quit. In a message addressed to the National Chairman […]\n‘El-Rufai forced me out’ – Salihu Lukman quits ADC coalition","\u003Cimg width=\"819\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FSalihu-Lukman.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FSalihu-Lukman.jpg 819w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FSalihu-Lukman-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>One of the leading figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has suspended his membership of the party and the opposition coalition, directly accusing former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, of orchestrating the hostile treatment and political marginalisation that forced him to quit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In a message addressed to the National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, and copied to coalition leaders, Lukman explained that his decision followed months of what he described as sustained hostility from El-Rufai and his political associates over the leadership and direction of the party in Kaduna State.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, “This may come to you as a disappointment. I am very sorry. I just can’t continue to bear the painful hostile treatment I keep getting from some leaders from Kaduna, especially Mallam Nasir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He claimed that he had been reduced “to the status of a bastard” within a coalition he had worked hard to build, alleging that decisions concerning leadership representation in Kaduna were being manipulated to sideline him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The development is likely to heighten concerns over the alliance’s internal cohesion, particularly in Kaduna, a state considered strategically important to the coalition’s electoral calculations. It marks one of the most serious public cracks within the ADC-led opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said he had devoted more than a year to reconciling and uniting opposition leaders in Kaduna, only to become the target of what he described as an orchestrated campaign led by El-Rufai and his supporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He explained, “For Mallam Nasir and his people, I am the problem. I have decided to resolve the problem for them and everyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He announced the suspension of both his ADC and coalition memberships, saying it was preferable “to be inactive than to continue to chase dashed expectations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lukman also questioned the coalition’s commitment to democratic values, accusing some of its leaders of reproducing the same political practices they had once criticised. He said that for many coalition leaders, “the objective of rescuing the democracy is just about allowing them to have their way, even when their actions reproduce the old habits that destroyed our former parties.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He further alleged that former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, was reaching out to individuals in Kaduna whose commitment to building the ADC was questionable, while disregarding the views of those who had invested in strengthening the party’s structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He stated that “whatever he wants to do with them is certainly not about building the party into a strong democratic party,” stressing that the developments had steadily diminished his confidence in the coalition and reduced the ADC to what he described as “a marginal participant” in preparations for the 2027 elections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lukman expressed gratitude to Senator David Mark and other national leaders of the coalition, insisting that his action was not a protest against the party’s national leadership but against what he described as the disdainful treatment meted out to him by El-Rufai and a small group of coalition leaders in Kaduna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fel-rufai-forced-me-out-salihu-lukman-quits-adc-coalition\u002F\">‘El-Rufai forced me out’ – Salihu Lukman quits ADC coalition\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","el-rufai-forced-me-out-salihu-lukman-quits-adc-coalition",{"id":60,"createdAt":61,"updatedAt":62,"name":63,"slug":64},[1733,1734,1735,1736,1737,64,1738],"elrufai","forced","salihu","lukman","quits","coalition","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FSalihu-Lukman.jpg",{"id":1686,"createdAt":1687,"updatedAt":1688,"name":1689,"image":1690,"slug":1691},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fel-rufai-forced-me-out-salihu-lukman-quits-adc-coalition\u002F",{"status_code":4,"message":74,"data":1743,"meta":2281},[1744,1776,1874,1954,2039,2119,2201],{"topic":1745,"posts":1746},{"id":1244,"createdAt":1245,"updatedAt":1245,"name":1246,"slug":1247},[1747],{"id":1748,"createdAt":1749,"updatedAt":1750,"title":1751,"excerpt":1752,"content":1753,"slug":1754,"topic":1755,"tags":1756,"image":1765,"author":74,"feed":1766,"views":1773,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":1775},"0aaed7af-2bfe-4d73-9397-83a063b8ac3e","2026-07-08T20:13:00.553Z","2026-07-16T18:39:55.000Z","PFIPC: Reps investigate ‘fake’ agency’s ₦1.3bn budget claims","The House of Representatives is investigating the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) over N1.3bn budget claims, alleging it’s a ‘fak\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fpfipc-reps-investigate-fake-agencys-%e2%82%a61-3bn-budget-claims\u002F","\n\nThe House of Representatives is investigating the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) over N1.3bn budget claims, alleging it’s a ‘fak\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fpfipc-reps-investigate-fake-agencys-%e2%82%a61-3bn-budget-claims\u002F","pfipc-reps-investigate-fake-agencys-naira13bn-budget-claims",{"id":1244,"createdAt":1245,"updatedAt":1245,"name":1246,"slug":1247},[1757,1758,1759,1760,1761,1762,1763,1764],"pfipc","reps","investigate","fake","agencys","13bn","budget","claims","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002Fhouse-of-reps_1782259044.webp",{"id":1767,"createdAt":1768,"updatedAt":1769,"name":1770,"image":1771,"slug":1772},"ade0b341-0401-468c-a175-895514f214f9","2026-03-25T12:04:21.064Z","2026-04-20T09:40:43.000Z","Punch 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Kingdom.","national-house-of-chiefs-mourns-demise-of-ya-naa-abukari-ii",{"id":1202,"createdAt":1203,"updatedAt":1203,"name":1204,"slug":1205},[1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793],"national","house","chiefs","mourns","demise","yanaa","abukari","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.modernghana.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcontent\u002F716202664147-osjum8x432-ya-na-abukari-mahama-ii.jpg",{"id":1796,"createdAt":1797,"updatedAt":1798,"name":1799,"image":1800,"slug":1801},"f13df7d3-f6ac-4539-a9ca-59286b640a02","2026-05-03T07:40:35.471Z","2026-05-08T12:22:17.000Z","Modern Ghana","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002Fb78acc3f-4261-4dc4-b9df-63e6a24be56d.jpg","modern-ghana",0,"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.modernghana.com\u002Fnews\u002F1511305\u002Fnational-house-of-chiefs-mourns-demise-of-ya-naaa.html",{"id":1805,"createdAt":1806,"updatedAt":1807,"title":1808,"excerpt":1809,"content":1810,"slug":1811,"topic":1812,"tags":1813,"image":1765,"author":74,"feed":1821,"views":1774,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":1822},"120cb535-bfd2-408e-8975-c36b8cdaed85","2026-07-16T17:46:00.481Z","2026-07-16T18:26:16.000Z","Your voices formed part of constitutional changes, Reps tell Youths","The House of Representatives acknowledges that youths’ voices have influenced constitutional changes and urges active participation in the 2027 elections.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fyour-voices-formed-part-of-constitutional-changes-reps-tell-youths\u002F","\n\nThe House of Representatives acknowledges that youths’ voices have influenced constitutional changes and urges active participation in the 2027 elections.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fyour-voices-formed-part-of-constitutional-changes-reps-tell-youths\u002F","your-voices-formed-part-of-constitutional-changes-reps-tell-youths",{"id":1202,"createdAt":1203,"updatedAt":1203,"name":1204,"slug":1205},[1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1758,1819,1820],"voices","formed","part","constitutional","changes","tell","youths",{"id":1767,"createdAt":1768,"updatedAt":1769,"name":1770,"image":1771,"slug":1772},"https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fyour-voices-formed-part-of-constitutional-changes-reps-tell-youths\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"id":1824,"createdAt":1825,"updatedAt":1826,"title":1827,"excerpt":1828,"content":1829,"slug":1830,"topic":1831,"tags":1832,"image":1839,"author":74,"feed":1840,"views":1693,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":1847},"07c25d6a-b319-4188-86ba-c25e64877ea1","2026-07-16T17:26:00.414Z","2026-07-16T18:54:15.000Z","Sons of God and children of Satan, By Chinedu Moghalu","The familiar claim that we are all God’s children therefore needs to be stated with greater care. We are all God’s creatures, made in His image and dependent upon His goodness. But the New Testament reserves the name children of God for those who receive Christ, are born of God and are led by His […]\nThe post Sons of God and children of Satan, By Chinedu Moghalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.","\u003Cimg width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FChinedu-Moghalu.jpeg?fit=480%2C480&ssl=1\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chinedu Moghalu writes about books and the reading culture in Nigeria.\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FChinedu-Moghalu.jpeg?w=480&ssl=1 480w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FChinedu-Moghalu.jpeg?resize=349%2C349&ssl=1 349w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FChinedu-Moghalu.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FChinedu-Moghalu.jpeg?resize=45%2C45&ssl=1 45w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FChinedu-Moghalu.jpeg?resize=96%2C96&ssl=1 96w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FChinedu-Moghalu.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&ssl=1 75w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FChinedu-Moghalu.jpeg?resize=350%2C350&ssl=1 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \u002F>\u003Cp>The familiar claim that we are all God’s children therefore needs to be stated with greater care. We are all God’s creatures, made in His image and dependent upon His goodness. But the New Testament reserves the name children of God for those who receive Christ, are born of God and are led by His […]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fopinion\u002F895913-sons-of-god-and-children-of-satan-by-chinedu-moghalu.html\">Sons of God and children of Satan, By Chinedu Moghalu\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\">Premium Times Nigeria\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","sons-of-god-and-children-of-satan-by-chinedu-moghalu",{"id":1202,"createdAt":1203,"updatedAt":1203,"name":1204,"slug":1205},[1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838],"sons","god","children","satan","chinedu","moghalu","https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FChinedu-Moghalu.jpeg?fit=480%2C480&ssl=1",{"id":1841,"createdAt":1842,"updatedAt":1843,"name":1844,"image":1845,"slug":1846},"82956691-2abe-4af9-a899-8e05365755d0","2026-03-25T11:53:52.744Z","2026-04-20T09:35:20.000Z","Premium TImes","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002Fe87505b6-faaa-44e3-b31e-8a5481a8e8fd.webp","premium-times","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fopinion\u002F895913-sons-of-god-and-children-of-satan-by-chinedu-moghalu.html",{"id":1849,"createdAt":1850,"updatedAt":1851,"title":1852,"excerpt":1853,"content":1854,"slug":1855,"topic":1856,"tags":1857,"image":1866,"author":74,"feed":1867,"views":1774,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":1873},"3dd696d0-7a1f-4d14-bda5-fae7c0957928","2026-07-16T17:21:01.008Z","2026-07-16T18:53:44.000Z","Celebrating PR Day with Rowaidah Bibars: A Conversation on Leadership, Communications, and the Future of PR","Public relations has evolved far beyond media coverage. How has the role of PR changed over the past few years, and what do you believe defines successful communication today?PR is not just about telling stories; it’s about shaping understanding, inspiring trust, and building relationships that stand the test of time. In an age where audiences […]\nThe post Celebrating PR Day with Rowaidah Bibars: A Conversation on Leadership, Communications, and the Future of PR appeared first on Identity Magazine.","\u003Cp>Public relations has evolved far beyond media coverage. How has the role of PR changed over the past few years, and what do you believe defines successful communication today?PR is not just about telling stories; it’s about shaping understanding, inspiring trust, and building relationships that stand the test of time. In an age where audiences […]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fidentity-mag.com\u002Fcelebrating-pr-day-with-rowaidah-bibars-a-conversation-on-leadership-communications-and-the-future-of-pr\u002F\">Celebrating PR Day with Rowaidah Bibars: A Conversation on Leadership, Communications, and the Future of PR\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fidentity-mag.com\">Identity Magazine\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","celebrating-pr-day-with-rowaidah-bibars-a-conversation-on-leadership-communications-and-the-future-of-pr",{"id":1202,"createdAt":1203,"updatedAt":1203,"name":1204,"slug":1205},[1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865],"celebrating","day","rowaidah","bibars","conversation","leadership","communications","future","data:image\u002Fsvg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==",{"id":1868,"createdAt":1869,"updatedAt":1870,"name":1871,"image":1872,"slug":1871},"23da616f-039c-4d34-af48-6512bc762a36","2026-06-23T09:52:06.548Z","2026-06-23T10:00:34.000Z","identity-mag","https:\u002F\u002Fidentity-mag.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F10\u002Fidentity3.png","https:\u002F\u002Fidentity-mag.com\u002Fcelebrating-pr-day-with-rowaidah-bibars-a-conversation-on-leadership-communications-and-the-future-of-pr\u002F?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-pr-day-with-rowaidah-bibars-a-conversation-on-leadership-communicatio",{"topic":1875,"posts":1876},{"id":1222,"createdAt":1223,"updatedAt":1224,"name":1225,"slug":1226},[1877,1896,1915,1934],{"id":1878,"createdAt":1879,"updatedAt":1879,"title":1880,"excerpt":1881,"content":1882,"slug":1883,"topic":1884,"tags":1885,"image":1893,"author":74,"feed":1894,"views":1802,"type":83,"readTime":82,"externalSourceUrl":1895},"60e2c2dd-1c98-47c5-ac05-169c8cf9efd8","2026-07-16T18:02:00.775Z","2027: INEC Begins Comprehensive Review of Its Cyber Security, Data System","Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has undertaken comprehensive reviews of its cyber security, cyber architecture,","\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" >\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has undertaken comprehensive reviews of its cyber security, cyber architecture, data systems, penetration testing, disaster recovery mechanism and communication protocols.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>INEC’s Chairman, Joash Amupitan (SAN), made this known on Thursday in Abuja when he played host to the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Montgomery, and his team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He told the delegation that instead of changing its technology, because of time, the commission decided to improve on the existing technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, “So we are hoping to evolve the technology whereby you can have self-service voter registration. That’s online registration. In terms of technology, we continue to deploy our Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Amupitan noted that the commission has resolved to train its staff  online before the physical training ahead of the elections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He stated: “We have also undertaken comprehensive reviews of our cyber security, cyber architecture, the data systems, our residents, penetration testing, disaster recovery mechanism and communication protocols. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“In addition to communication to technology itself, public confidence is better. Yes, the public trust is very low. But at the same time, we believe with the outcome of our elections, we will be able to build the confidence. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“As it is, like I shared with you in my office, one of the challenges we have is that of misinformation. And the increase in use of AI to promote disinformation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Amupitan noted that in terms of logistics and personnel, the commission has commenced early procurement and logistics planning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said: “There are some, you know, several issues on the cards. But we have, on our own, tried to navigate most of those issues.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Earlier, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Montgomery, said the UK is actively engaged in a security and defence partnership with Nigeria, particularly focusing on the 2027 elections. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He highlighted the strong ties between the two countries, emphasising the strategic partnership signed in 2024 and the state visit by President Bola Tinubu in March. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Montgomery noted that the UK was committed to supporting Nigeria’s democratic process, offering both moral and practical assistance. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>His words: “So we have a very strong interest and investment in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. So I hope you will take our interest in your democratic process as a sign of support — both moral and, in a small way, some practical support that we have been discussing with you, sir, in the run-up to 2027.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n","2027-inec-begins-comprehensive-review-of-its-cyber-security-data-system",{"id":1222,"createdAt":1223,"updatedAt":1224,"name":1225,"slug":1226},[1677,1226,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892],"begins","comprehensive","review","cyber","security","data","system","https:\u002F\u002Fglobal.ariseplay.com\u002Famg\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002Fuploads\u002FINEC-3.gif",{"id":1716,"createdAt":1717,"updatedAt":1718,"name":1719,"image":1720,"slug":1721},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002F2027-inec-begins-comprehensive-review-of-its-cyber-security-data-system\u002F",{"id":1897,"createdAt":1898,"updatedAt":1899,"title":1900,"excerpt":1901,"content":1902,"slug":1903,"topic":1904,"tags":1905,"image":1912,"author":74,"feed":1913,"views":1693,"type":83,"readTime":1693,"externalSourceUrl":1914},"075c2718-ad64-498b-aa96-162d0d6f8d11","2026-07-16T16:26:01.017Z","2026-07-16T18:49:47.000Z","2027: INEC to audit its systems against repeat of 2023 ‘technical glitches’","The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Thursday said it is set to conduct a comprehensive audit of its systems ahead of the 2027 general election in order to forestall a repeat of the technical glitches that trailed the 2023 presidential election.\nThe post 2027: INEC to audit its systems against repeat of 2023 ‘technical glitches’ appeared first on Vanguard News.","\u003Cimg width=\"860\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FINEC-AMUPITAN.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"2027: INEC to audit its systems against repeat of 2023 ‘technical glitches’\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FINEC-AMUPITAN.jpg 860w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FINEC-AMUPITAN-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FINEC-AMUPITAN-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>.Worries over disinformation, criminal use of AI, vows foolproof security\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By Omeiza Ajayi\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>ABUJA – The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Thursday said it is set to conduct a comprehensive audit of its systems ahead of the 2027 general election in order to forestall a repeat of the technical glitches that trailed the 2023 presidential election.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This was as it raised concerns over disinformation and the criminal deployment of Artificial Intelligence AI in the electoral process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Commission gave the assurance when its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, received the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery and his team at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Amupitan described the visit as part of ongoing collaboration between both countries on election and cyber security ahead of 2027.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The INEC Chairman told the visiting delegation that the Commission’s preparations had been shaped by extensive post-election reviews involving political parties, civil society organisations, the media, security agencies, development partners, election observers and its own officials, noting that “those reviews have informed virtually every aspect of our current preparations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>On the technology front, the Chairman disclosed that rather than overhaul its existing platforms outright, the Commission had opted to improve on them, including the rollout of self-service, online voter registration that eliminates the need for prospective voters to visit registration offices physically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“We started this a week ago, and we have gotten some very good, positive comments,” he said, adding that the goal was to ensure nobody is left behind in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Commission also confirmed it had completed the first and second phases of the Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercise, with the third and final phase — originally scheduled to end in August — extended by two weeks to give more Nigerians the opportunity to register, in line with statutory timelines guiding publication of the voters’ register before elections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>On security of its infrastructure and personnel, the Chairman said INEC had undertaken a comprehensive review of its cybersecurity architecture, data systems, and penetration testing protocols, alongside disaster recovery mechanisms and communication systems, stressing that the Commission works closely with security agencies at national, state and local government levels through regular meetings to safeguard officials, infrastructure and voters alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He acknowledged that public trust remained low but expressed confidence that the credibility of the elections would help rebuild confidence in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>On the specific concerns around disinformation, he said the increasing use of AI to spread false information was one of the Commission’s major challenges, noting that INEC was looking to its partners, including the United Kingdom, for support in tackling the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Chairman also disclosed that the Commission was considering budgeting for a full audit of its systems and the conduct of a mock presidential election ahead of 2027, though the plan was not originally part of its budget. “It was not originally in our budget, but if we need to get assistance in that direction, that can help us ahead of the election,” he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>On the legal front, the Chairman noted that the Court of Appeal had restored the electoral timetable, disclosing that the Commission had been working to navigate the process even before the restoration, and assuring that despite a compressed financial timeline, INEC would deliver a free, fair, inclusive and credible election.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Chairman, who noted he had been in office for about eight months during which he had superintended multiple elections while preparing for both the Osun State election and the 2027 general election, thanked the UK envoy for his consistent engagement with the Commission and reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to inclusivity, citing continued attention to women, youth and persons with disabilities in its electoral processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Our objective remains to deliver elections that are credible, transparent, inclusive and reflective of the sovereign will of Nigeria,” the Chairman said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Dr Montgomery, for his part, described the UK as a partner in Nigeria’s democratic journey, noting that both countries had deepened cooperation on security and defence, immigration, and justice, in addition to electoral matters, and commended the Commission’s preparations ahead of 2027.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He disclosed that he would be leaving his post as High Commissioner in about six weeks, with a successor to continue the relationship with the Commission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F2027-inec-to-audit-its-systems-against-repeat-of-2023-technical-glitches\u002F\">2027: INEC to audit its systems against repeat of 2023 ‘technical glitches’\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\">Vanguard News\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","2027-inec-to-audit-its-systems-against-repeat-of-2023-technical-glitches",{"id":1222,"createdAt":1223,"updatedAt":1224,"name":1225,"slug":1226},[1677,1226,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911],"audit","systems","repeat","2023","technical","glitches","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FINEC-AMUPITAN.jpg",{"id":76,"createdAt":77,"updatedAt":78,"name":79,"image":80,"slug":81},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F2027-inec-to-audit-its-systems-against-repeat-of-2023-technical-glitches\u002F",{"id":1916,"createdAt":1917,"updatedAt":1918,"title":1919,"excerpt":1920,"content":1921,"slug":1922,"topic":1923,"tags":1924,"image":1931,"author":74,"feed":1932,"views":1693,"type":83,"readTime":1692,"externalSourceUrl":1933},"92fae105-0cee-4b1c-b563-8d5f9c467055","2026-07-16T16:04:00.306Z","2026-07-16T18:49:03.000Z","“We’re addressing every flaw that undermined past elections in Niger” — INEC","The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Niger State has assured residents that it is addressing the shortcomings that affected previous elections, expressing confidence that the 2027 general elections will be more credible, transparent, inclusive and secure, with no eligible voter disenfranchised. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in the state, Dr Oliver Tersoo Agundu, gave […]\n“We’re addressing every flaw that undermined past elections in Niger” — INEC","\u003Cimg width=\"808\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F1784210468098-e1784217760693.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F1784210468098-e1784217760693.jpg 808w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F1784210468098-e1784217760693-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Niger State has assured residents that it is addressing the shortcomings that affected previous elections, expressing confidence that the 2027 general elections will be more credible, transparent, inclusive and secure, with no eligible voter disenfranchised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in the state, Dr Oliver Tersoo Agundu, gave the assurance during an interactive session with civil society organisations (CSOs) and journalists at the commission’s headquarters in Minna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Agundu said the commission had identified logistical and operational gaps witnessed in previous elections and was implementing measures to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, credible elections can only be achieved when they are inclusive and participatory, stressing that eligible voters must feel safe enough to come out and cast their ballots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He disclosed that INEC was working closely with security agencies in Niger State to ensure adequate security before, during and after the elections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>On internally displaced persons, IDPs, Agundu said the commission was developing modalities to ensure they were not excluded from the electoral process adding that INEC has visited all security agencies in the state for collaboration towards success 2027 polls .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“No eligible Nigerian will be disenfranchised,” he assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The REC added that Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) would receive greater support during elections, noting that the commission successfully tested the Braille ballot guide during the engagement, with a visually impaired participant confirming its effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He urged eligible residents to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) which will enable them participate in the election.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Agundu further disclosed that over 2.63 million PVCs had been collected in Niger State since 2023, while more than 69,000 PVCs remained unclaimed despite the ongoing registration and collection exercise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He appealed to registered voters yet to collect their PCs to do so, stressing, ” the voter card remains the only means of participating in the 2027 general elections”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fwere-addressing-every-flaw-that-undermined-past-elections-in-niger-inec\u002F\">“We’re addressing every flaw that undermined past elections in Niger” — INEC\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","were-addressing-every-flaw-that-undermined-past-elections-in-niger-inec",{"id":1222,"createdAt":1223,"updatedAt":1224,"name":1225,"slug":1226},[1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,424,1226],"addressing","every","flaw","undermined","past","elections","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F1784210468098-e1784217760693.jpg",{"id":1686,"createdAt":1687,"updatedAt":1688,"name":1689,"image":1690,"slug":1691},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fwere-addressing-every-flaw-that-undermined-past-elections-in-niger-inec\u002F",{"id":1935,"createdAt":1936,"updatedAt":1937,"title":1938,"excerpt":1939,"content":1940,"slug":1941,"topic":1942,"tags":1943,"image":1951,"author":74,"feed":1952,"views":1693,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":1953},"4513a43a-40c8-4ce2-aeb4-f11b5dba7957","2026-07-16T15:50:00.756Z","2026-07-16T17:51:34.000Z","UPDATED: A’Court sets aside judgment nullifying INEC guidelines","The Appeal Court has set aside a judgment nullifying INEC guidelines for the 2027 general elections, restoring the commission’s powers. Stay informed on el\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fbreaking-acourt-sets-aside-judgment-nullifying-inec-guidelines\u002F","\n\nThe Appeal Court has set aside a judgment nullifying INEC guidelines for the 2027 general elections, restoring the commission’s powers. Stay informed on el\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fbreaking-acourt-sets-aside-judgment-nullifying-inec-guidelines\u002F","updated-acourt-sets-aside-judgment-nullifying-inec-guidelines",{"id":1222,"createdAt":1223,"updatedAt":1224,"name":1225,"slug":1226},[1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1226,1950],"updated","acourt","sets","aside","judgment","nullifying","guidelines","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FINEC.webp",{"id":1767,"createdAt":1768,"updatedAt":1769,"name":1770,"image":1771,"slug":1772},"https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fbreaking-acourt-sets-aside-judgment-nullifying-inec-guidelines\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"topic":1955,"posts":1956},{"id":1264,"createdAt":1265,"updatedAt":1265,"name":1266,"slug":1267},[1957,1975,1993,2014],{"id":1958,"createdAt":1959,"updatedAt":1960,"title":1961,"excerpt":1962,"content":1962,"slug":1963,"topic":1964,"tags":1965,"image":1972,"author":74,"feed":1973,"views":1692,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":1974},"53919918-2740-4e8b-9546-6f7194b063fc","2026-07-16T17:49:00.785Z","2026-07-16T18:35:07.000Z","'This is not good for our democracy' — Manasseh Azure on TikToker's jail term","Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has criticised the one-year prison sentence handed to TikToker Camilla Alhassan.  His comments come after an Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, July 16, sentenced Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison after she pleaded guilty to offensive conduct and the publication of false news.","this-is-not-good-for-our-democracy-manasseh-azure-on-tiktokers-jail-term",{"id":1264,"createdAt":1265,"updatedAt":1265,"name":1266,"slug":1267},[1966,1267,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971],"good","manasseh","azure","tiktokers","jail","term","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.modernghana.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcontent\u002F716202664057-0g830n4yyt-102973.png",{"id":1796,"createdAt":1797,"updatedAt":1798,"name":1799,"image":1800,"slug":1801},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.modernghana.com\u002Fnews\u002F1511302\u002Fthis-is-not-good-for-our-democracy-manasseh.html",{"id":1976,"createdAt":1959,"updatedAt":1977,"title":1978,"excerpt":1979,"content":1979,"slug":1980,"topic":1981,"tags":1982,"image":1990,"author":74,"feed":1991,"views":1692,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":1992},"875c55bc-e668-4f0f-a03b-55c61c8efd03","2026-07-16T18:30:59.000Z","TikToker's conviction: 'Offensive speech should not attract imprisonment in a democracy — Kwaku Azar","Ghanaian legal scholar and social commentator, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, has criticised the one-year prison sentence handed to TikToker Camilla Alhassan, An Accra Circuit Court sentenced Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison on Thursday, July 16, after she pleaded guilty to offensive conduct and the publication of false news.","tiktokers-conviction-offensive-speech-should-not-attract-imprisonment-in-a-democracy-kwaku-azar",{"id":1264,"createdAt":1265,"updatedAt":1265,"name":1266,"slug":1267},[1969,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1267,1988,1989],"conviction","offensive","speech","attract","imprisonment","kwaku","azar","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.modernghana.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcontent\u002F716202662227-8dt2wjivvq-76180.jpg",{"id":1796,"createdAt":1797,"updatedAt":1798,"name":1799,"image":1800,"slug":1801},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.modernghana.com\u002Fnews\u002F1511290\u002Ftiktokers-conviction-offensive-speech-should.html",{"id":1994,"createdAt":1995,"updatedAt":1996,"title":1997,"excerpt":1998,"content":1999,"slug":2000,"topic":2001,"tags":2002,"image":2011,"author":74,"feed":2012,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":1693,"externalSourceUrl":2013},"13045fe8-8a0d-495e-ad6c-f8aef81cea5b","2026-07-14T12:39:01.000Z","2026-07-14T15:13:20.000Z","Wole Soyinka @92: Varsity Don Calls for Democracy that Delivers Security, Economic Prosperity","Funmi Ogundare Former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, Prof. Umaru Pate, has said democracy will only have real meaning for Nigerians if it extends beyond the","\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" >\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>Funmi Ogundare\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, Prof. Umaru Pate, has said democracy will only have real meaning for Nigerians if it extends beyond the conduct of periodic elections to deliver improved security, economic prosperity, social justice and accountable governance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pate made this known at the 18th Wole Soyinka Centre media lecture series themed, ‘Beyond the Ballot: Measuring Democracy Through Security, Welfare, Accountability and Public Trust’; and public presentation of the 2025 Journalism and Civic Space Status Report to celebrate Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka at 92, in Lagos on Monday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In his keynote, he argued that while democracy is universally defined by constitutional order, elections and political parties, its true value lies in addressing the everyday concerns of citizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He stressed that although Nigerians overwhelmingly support democracy, public satisfaction with how it functions remains low because governments have struggled to meet citizens’ expectations in critical areas such as security, economic development and infrastructure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, democracy can be viewed from two perspectives: procedural democracy, which focuses on elections, constitutionalism and separation of powers, and substantive democracy, which concerns the delivery of human security, economic welfare, social justice, accountability and public trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Democracy remains a concept if substantive matters are not addressed. It only becomes meaningful when it improves the lives of citizens,” he stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The don recalled a nationwide survey conducted ahead of the 2015 general election, saying that he was part of a research team commissioned by then vice-president-elect, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to identify Nigerians’ expectations of the incoming administration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said the survey identified security as the country’s foremost concern, followed by the economy, corruption, infrastructure and education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pate who is also a Professor of Communication at Bayero University, Kano, noted that while successive administrations have made efforts in these areas, Nigerians continue to assess democracy largely by improvements in their daily lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He cited findings from the Afrobarometer survey across 39 African countries, which showed that while about two-thirds of Africans prefer democracy to other forms of government, only about 37 per cent were satisfied with how democracy worked in their respective countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, “This reflects a gap between citizens’ commitment to democratic ideals and the actual outcomes of democratic governance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The communication scholar also referenced findings from the 2024 African Young People Survey, which revealed that many young Africans are considering emigrating due to corruption and limited opportunities, warning that such sentiments pose serious questions about the future of democracy on the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pate identified historical grievances, identity politics, social and economic exclusion, youth unemployment, weak institutions and governance deficits as major factors undermining democratic consolidation in Nigeria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He argued that: “Identity politics has continued to shape political participation, often placing greater emphasis on ethnicity, religion and place of origin than on competence and shared national values.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He also expressed concern over the collapse of local government institutions in many parts of the country, saying that grassroots governance had previously played a significant role in resolving community disputes, providing basic services and creating economic opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The professor warned that: “Misinformation, hate speech and divisive narratives amplified through digital platforms are worsening existing social tensions. Nigeria’s challenge is no longer the absence of information but the abundance of false information and the scarcity of public attention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He further linked insecurity to rising poverty, hunger, unemployment, environmental challenges and weak governance, arguing that conflicts discourage investment, reduce agricultural productivity and deepen economic hardship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Maintaining that security remains Nigerians’ greatest expectation of government, Pate noted that the country continues to grapple with insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, communal conflicts, separatist agitations and urban crime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He called for stronger institutions, inclusive governance and policies that address the root causes of insecurity and inequality, insisting that democracy would only endure if it delivers peace, opportunity and improved living conditions for all Nigerians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In his remarks, the Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos, Michael Deleen, expressed concern over the rising level of poverty in Nigeria, attributing it largely to challenges in the country’s education system and democratic governance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said education remains critical to empowering citizens, adding that informed and educated people are better equipped to make decisions based on knowledge rather than circumstance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He therefore urged the government to prioritise addressing the nation’s education and governance challenges, noting that doing so would help reduce poverty and promote sustainable development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The event featured a review and unveiling of the 2025 civic space status report and panel discussions examining how sophisticated surveillance technologies, institutionalised harassment and shrinking press freedoms are threatening journalists’ safety and the public’s right to information. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The sessions also explored democracy beyond periodic elections, emphasising the need to assess it through good governance, accountability, responsiveness and public trust in institutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","wole-soyinka-92-varsity-don-calls-for-democracy-that-delivers-security-economic-prosperity",{"id":1264,"createdAt":1265,"updatedAt":1265,"name":1266,"slug":1267},[2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,1267,2008,1890,2009,2010],"wole","soyinka","varsity","don","calls","delivers","economic","prosperity","https:\u002F\u002Fglobal.ariseplay.com\u002Famg\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002Fuploads\u002F1000993148.jpg",{"id":1716,"createdAt":1717,"updatedAt":1718,"name":1719,"image":1720,"slug":1721},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F14\u002Fwole-soyinka-92-varsity-don-calls-for-democracy-that-delivers-security-economic-prosperity\u002F",{"id":2015,"createdAt":2016,"updatedAt":2017,"title":2018,"excerpt":2019,"content":2020,"slug":2021,"topic":2022,"tags":2023,"image":2029,"author":74,"feed":2030,"views":2037,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":2038},"cf6af9f3-9396-4c5d-ae36-89cc7c69877d","2026-07-13T17:16:00.867Z","2026-07-15T17:15:46.000Z","Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion – Dapo","Dapo Olorunyomi, a media chief executive has says that Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion, refering\nread more Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion – Dapo","\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-large.png\" alt=\"Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion – Dapo\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-medium.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-284x162.png 284w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-254x145.png 254w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-210x120.png 210w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-100x57.png 100w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-285x163.png 285w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35.png 700w\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" class=\" pl\" \u002F>\u003Cp>Dapo Olorunyomi, a media chief executive has says that Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion, refering\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>read more \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbusinessday.ng\u002Fnews\u002Farticle\u002Fnigerias-democracy-needs-a-new-professional-ethic-for-reporting-religion-dapo\u002F\">Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion – Dapo\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","nigerias-democracy-needs-a-new-professional-ethic-for-reporting-religion-dapo",{"id":1264,"createdAt":1265,"updatedAt":1265,"name":1266,"slug":1267},[1683,1267,2024,2025,2026,2027,1361,2028],"needs","professional","ethic","reporting","dapo","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-large.png",{"id":2031,"createdAt":2032,"updatedAt":2033,"name":2034,"image":2035,"slug":2036},"14e4aefc-8e81-4eac-8d69-034e04098722","2026-03-25T11:41:56.050Z","2026-04-20T08:54:29.000Z","Business Day","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002Ffffe58c1-8591-49cc-bc28-4598d4e8bde1.jpg","business-day",7,"https:\u002F\u002Fbusinessday.ng\u002Fnews\u002Farticle\u002Fnigerias-democracy-needs-a-new-professional-ethic-for-reporting-religion-dapo\u002F",{"topic":2040,"posts":2041},{"id":1215,"createdAt":1216,"updatedAt":1217,"name":1218,"slug":1219},[2042,2065,2084,2099],{"id":2043,"createdAt":2044,"updatedAt":2045,"title":2046,"excerpt":2047,"content":2048,"slug":2049,"topic":2050,"tags":2051,"image":2056,"author":74,"feed":2057,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":1692,"externalSourceUrl":2064},"af4a5bd9-d9ce-4daf-a04f-00acf11fcbf0","2026-07-16T17:22:00.573Z","2026-07-16T18:48:06.000Z","Why I Visited Kano NDC Senator – APC Chair","He added that Nigeria’s progress would be better achieved through dialogue and cooperation than through political division.\nThe post Why I Visited Kano NDC Senator – APC Chair appeared first on Channels Television.","\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has explained that his visit to Senator Rufai Hanga of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) was aimed at promoting peace, unity, and the development of the state.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yilwatda disclosed this in a statement on Thursday after paying a courtesy visit to Hanga, whom he described as one of the leading stalwarts of the NDC in Kano State.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>According to him, their discussions focused on the unity, peace, stability, and future of Kano State.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Our discussions were cordial and focused on the unity, peace, stability, and future of Kano State,” he said in a post on his X handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Today, I paid a courtesy visit to Senator Rufai Hanga, one of the leading stalwarts of the NDC in Kano State.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our discussions were cordial and focused on the unity, peace, stability, and future of Kano State. Regardless of political affiliation, leaders share a common… \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ft.co\u002FR1iOK5u5U8\">pic.twitter.com\u002FR1iOK5u5U8\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Nentawe G. Yilwatda (@nentawe1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fx.com\u002Fnentawe1\u002Fstatus\u002F2077522471289331742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>\u003Cscript async src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplatform.x.com\u002Fwidgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\">\u003C\u002Fscript>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The APC chairman said political differences should not prevent leaders from working together for the benefit of the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Regardless of political affiliation, leaders share a common responsibility to promote peace, strengthen democratic values, and work together in the best interest of our people,” Yilwatda said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He added that Nigeria’s progress would be better achieved through dialogue and cooperation than through political division.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Nigeria’s progress is best served when we build bridges of understanding, encourage constructive dialogue, and place the welfare of citizens above partisan considerations,” he added.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yilwatda expressed optimism that the collective efforts of political leaders would help build “a more united, peaceful, and prosperous Kano State and Nigeria”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fwhy-i-visited-kano-ndc-senator-apc-chair\u002F\">Why I Visited Kano NDC Senator – APC Chair\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\">Channels Television\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","why-i-visited-kano-ndc-senator-apc-chair",{"id":1215,"createdAt":1216,"updatedAt":1217,"name":1218,"slug":1219},[2052,2053,459,1219,2054,1254,2055],"why","visited","senator","chair","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fhangar-APC-.jpg",{"id":2058,"createdAt":2059,"updatedAt":2060,"name":2061,"image":2062,"slug":2063},"ed016172-c891-43d9-9b19-f0ec12e59317","2026-03-25T11:56:29.230Z","2026-05-14T10:07:32.000Z","Channels TV","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002Fd580ea30-ea49-4b9d-80ff-addcbc015d05.jpg","channels-tv","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fwhy-i-visited-kano-ndc-senator-apc-chair\u002F",{"id":2066,"createdAt":2067,"updatedAt":2068,"title":2069,"excerpt":2070,"content":2071,"slug":2072,"topic":2073,"tags":2074,"image":2081,"author":74,"feed":2082,"views":1774,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":2083},"31937bf7-5857-46b6-9e75-577064a83f6d","2026-07-16T17:22:00.337Z","2026-07-16T18:50:35.000Z","Kogi High Court denies issuing order deregistering NDC","The court noted that it would ordinarily not have responded to the publication but deemed it necessary to set the records straight.\nThe post Kogi High Court denies issuing order deregistering NDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.","\u003Cimg width=\"648\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FKogi-State-High-Court-Lokoja.jpg?fit=648%2C455&ssl=1\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kogi State High Court (PHOTO CREDIT: jsc.kogistate)\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FKogi-State-High-Court-Lokoja.jpg?w=648&ssl=1 648w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FKogi-State-High-Court-Lokoja.jpg?resize=497%2C349&ssl=1 497w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \u002F>\u003Cp>The court noted that it would ordinarily not have responded to the publication but deemed it necessary to set the records straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fnews\u002Ftop-news\u002F895917-kogi-high-court-denies-issuing-order-deregistering-ndc.html\">Kogi High Court denies issuing order deregistering NDC\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\">Premium Times Nigeria\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","kogi-high-court-denies-issuing-order-deregistering-ndc",{"id":1215,"createdAt":1216,"updatedAt":1217,"name":1218,"slug":1219},[396,2075,2076,2077,2078,2079,2080,1219],"high","court","denies","issuing","order","deregistering","https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FKogi-State-High-Court-Lokoja.jpg?fit=648%2C455&ssl=1",{"id":1841,"createdAt":1842,"updatedAt":1843,"name":1844,"image":1845,"slug":1846},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fnews\u002Ftop-news\u002F895917-kogi-high-court-denies-issuing-order-deregistering-ndc.html",{"id":2085,"createdAt":2086,"updatedAt":2087,"title":2088,"excerpt":2089,"content":2090,"slug":2091,"topic":2092,"tags":2093,"image":2096,"author":74,"feed":2097,"views":1774,"type":83,"readTime":82,"externalSourceUrl":2098},"503ffb0f-0062-4a60-a214-9716cb5782ef","2026-07-16T15:43:00.347Z","2026-07-16T17:50:49.000Z","2027: Kogi High Court denies ordering deregistration of NDC","The High Court of Justice in Kogi State has made new clarifications and denied reports claiming that it ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.A statement by the Court’s Chief Information Officer, Saqeeb Saeed, on Thursday, described the allegation as false and misleading. The Court stressed that it had not handled any case […]\n2027: Kogi High Court denies ordering deregistration of NDC","\u003Cimg width=\"1138\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002FFederal-High-Court-Lagos.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002FFederal-High-Court-Lagos.jpg 1138w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002FFederal-High-Court-Lagos-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002FFederal-High-Court-Lagos-1024x645.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1138px) 100vw, 1138px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>The High Court of Justice in Kogi State has made new clarifications and denied reports claiming that it ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.\u003Cbr>A statement by the Court’s Chief Information Officer, Saqeeb Saeed, on Thursday, described the allegation as false and misleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Court stressed that it had not handled any case relating to the registration or deregistration of any political party, including the NDC.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to the court, the viral social media reports linking it to the alleged deregistration did not originate from the Kogi State High Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The High Court of Justice of Kogi State did not handle any matter relating to the registration or deregistration of any political party in the country, and particularly the party in question, nor any other matter concerning the political party,” the statement said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It equally expressed worry over the use of the photograph of the Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Joe Majebi, alongside that of former Governor Yahaya Bello in the viral post, saying it appeared to be a deliberate attempt to create the false impression that the alleged decision came from the state’s judiciary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Court added that although it would not normally respond to misinformation circulating on social media, the inclusion of the Chief Judge’s photograph made it necessary to issue a clarification to protect the integrity of the judiciary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It issued a stern warning to content creators and social media users against publishing unverified information capable of misleading the public or undermining confidence in the judicial system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The integrity and dignity of judges, as well as the institution of the High Court of Justice of Kogi State and other courts under its supervision, should not be subjected to false and misleading narratives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“We urge the public to disregard the viral report and reaffirm its commitment to the fair and impartial administration of justice without fear or favour,” the statement partly read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The clarification came after recent legal developments involving the NDC.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Recall that in June, the Federal High Court in Lokoja set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register the party, ruling that the original case was procedurally defective because interested parties were not joined in the suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>After the ruling, the NDC maintained that the court did not order its deregistration, emphasising that it had appealed the judgment and filed an application for a stay of execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The party also insisted that it remains a legally recognised political party pending the outcome of the appeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002F2027-kogi-high-court-denies-ordering-deregistration-of-ndc\u002F\">2027: Kogi High Court denies ordering deregistration of NDC\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","2027-kogi-high-court-denies-ordering-deregistration-of-ndc",{"id":1215,"createdAt":1216,"updatedAt":1217,"name":1218,"slug":1219},[1677,396,2075,2076,2077,2094,2095,1219],"ordering","deregistration","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002FFederal-High-Court-Lagos.jpg",{"id":1686,"createdAt":1687,"updatedAt":1688,"name":1689,"image":1690,"slug":1691},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002F2027-kogi-high-court-denies-ordering-deregistration-of-ndc\u002F",{"id":2100,"createdAt":2101,"updatedAt":2102,"title":2103,"excerpt":2104,"content":2104,"slug":2105,"topic":2106,"tags":2107,"image":2115,"author":74,"feed":2116,"views":2117,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":2118},"fc743930-7a9e-4a27-86e4-65599ba90d74","2026-07-16T13:05:00.781Z","2026-07-16T16:21:20.000Z","NDC Central Regional Chairman apologises over Obaatanpa Radio attack","Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Richard Asiedu, has apologised to Obaatanpa Radio, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and the wider media fraternity following an incident at the Kasoa-based radio station.","ndc-central-regional-chairman-apologises-over-obaatanpa-radio-attack",{"id":1215,"createdAt":1216,"updatedAt":1217,"name":1218,"slug":1219},[1219,2108,2109,2110,2111,2112,2113,2114],"central","regional","chairman","apologises","obaatanpa","radio","attack","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.modernghana.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcontent\u002F716202614146-rvmypcb553-social-gja-apology-scaled.jpg",{"id":1796,"createdAt":1797,"updatedAt":1798,"name":1799,"image":1800,"slug":1801},5,"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.modernghana.com\u002Fnews\u002F1511189\u002Fndc-central-regional-chairman-apologises-over-obaa.html",{"topic":2120,"posts":2121},{"id":1257,"createdAt":1258,"updatedAt":1259,"name":1260,"slug":1261},[2122,2143,2161,2179],{"id":2123,"createdAt":2124,"updatedAt":2125,"title":2126,"excerpt":2127,"content":2128,"slug":2129,"topic":2130,"tags":2131,"image":2139,"author":74,"feed":2140,"views":2141,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":2142},"f14f91b5-2243-4aab-a035-c86fbb7342d8","2026-07-15T11:10:01.680Z","2026-07-16T17:30:32.000Z","Ex-Gombe SDP gov candidate defects to PDP, backs Pantami","Former Gombe SDP governorship candidate, Kelmi Lazarus, defects to the PDP, declaring support for Professor Isa Ali Pantami ahead of the election.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fex-gombe-sdp-gov-candidate-defects-to-pdp-backs-pantami\u002F","\n\nFormer Gombe SDP governorship candidate, Kelmi Lazarus, defects to the PDP, declaring support for Professor Isa Ali Pantami ahead of the election.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fex-gombe-sdp-gov-candidate-defects-to-pdp-backs-pantami\u002F","ex-gombe-sdp-gov-candidate-defects-to-pdp-backs-pantami",{"id":1257,"createdAt":1258,"updatedAt":1259,"name":1260,"slug":1261},[2132,2133,2134,2135,2136,1261,2137,2138],"exgombe","sdp","gov","candidate","defects","backs","pantami","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FGombe_1784113728.webp",{"id":1767,"createdAt":1768,"updatedAt":1769,"name":1770,"image":1771,"slug":1772},6,"https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fex-gombe-sdp-gov-candidate-defects-to-pdp-backs-pantami\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"id":2144,"createdAt":2145,"updatedAt":2146,"title":2147,"excerpt":2148,"content":2149,"slug":2150,"topic":2151,"tags":2152,"image":2158,"author":74,"feed":2159,"views":1693,"type":83,"readTime":1692,"externalSourceUrl":2160},"77443d16-5e1f-4167-8559-2b330db51209","2026-07-15T02:53:00.931Z","2026-07-15T08:14:51.000Z","George: Democracy Under Siege, PDP Will Not Be Captured Through Judicial Misuse","Segun James Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has warned that the nation was under political siege by the ruling All Progressives Congress","\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" >\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Segun James\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has warned that the nation was under political siege by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with a calculated attempt to undermine democracy through the misuse of state institutions and judicial processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The elder statesman had reacted to the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja which upheld the order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the state congresses conducted by committees constituted by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, the recent developments pointed to a dangerous pattern of political interference designed to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“What is unfolding before our eyes is nothing short of an assault on constitutional democracy. There appears to be a deliberate attempt to weaponise institutions of state against opposition political parties because some people are afraid of allowing Nigerians to freely choose their leaders. That is not democracy. That is political intimidation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>George described Abdulrahman Mohammed, the chairman of the Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the PDP, as someone who lacked the democratic pedigree and political experience required to lead a party of the PDP stature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Let me be absolutely clear. There is nothing dishonourable about being a driver. Honest labour deserves dignity and respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“However, nobody becomes the National Chairman of one of Africa’s largest political parties by executive fiat or political manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Leadership is earned through years of sacrifice, service, loyalty, commitment and democratic legitimacy. The issue is not that this man was once a driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The issue is that someone with no known democratic pedigree, no recognised history of building the PDP, no record of leadership within its structures and no visible contribution to the party’s growth is suddenly being projected as National Chairman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Who knows him in our democratic struggle? Where was he when this party was founded in 1998? What sacrifice has he made for the PDP? Leadership cannot be manufactured overnight simply because powerful interests have decided to impose someone on a political party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Every discerning Nigerian can see what is happening. This is not about promoting one individual. This is about infiltrating, destabilising and ultimately destroying the PDP from within. Those behind this agenda are attempting to use one man as a vehicle to weaken the opposition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n","george-democracy-under-siege-pdp-will-not-be-captured-through-judicial-misuse",{"id":1257,"createdAt":1258,"updatedAt":1259,"name":1260,"slug":1261},[2153,1267,2154,1261,2155,2156,2157],"george","siege","captured","judicial","misuse","https:\u002F\u002Fglobal.ariseplay.com\u002Famg\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002Fuploads\u002FOlabode-George.png",{"id":1716,"createdAt":1717,"updatedAt":1718,"name":1719,"image":1720,"slug":1721},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F15\u002Fgeorge-democracy-under-siege-pdp-will-not-be-captured-through-judicial-misuse\u002F",{"id":2162,"createdAt":2163,"updatedAt":2164,"title":2165,"excerpt":2166,"content":2167,"slug":2168,"topic":2169,"tags":2170,"image":2176,"author":74,"feed":2177,"views":2037,"type":83,"readTime":1692,"externalSourceUrl":2178},"09976014-68de-47cc-a6e8-58dbc3e4da06","2026-07-14T15:17:00.325Z","2026-07-16T17:30:46.000Z","‘I will continue to criticise Ebonyi govt where necessary’ – PDP guber candidate","The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ebonyi, Chief Ifeanyi-Chukwuma Odii, has dismissed allegations by the member representing Ikwo\u002FEzza South Federal Constituency, Mr Chinedu Ogah, that he has been sponsoring cyberbullying campaigns against Ebonyi government. Odii, also known as “AnyiChuks” in a statement to journalists in Abakaliki on Tuesday, described the […]\n‘I will continue to criticise Ebonyi govt where necessary’ – PDP guber candidate","\u003Cimg width=\"1271\" height=\"849\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FIfeanyi-Chukwuma-Odii.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FIfeanyi-Chukwuma-Odii.jpg 1271w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FIfeanyi-Chukwuma-Odii-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FIfeanyi-Chukwuma-Odii-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1271px) 100vw, 1271px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ebonyi, Chief Ifeanyi-Chukwuma Odii, has dismissed allegations by the member representing Ikwo\u002FEzza South Federal Constituency, Mr Chinedu Ogah, that he has been sponsoring cyberbullying campaigns against Ebonyi government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Odii, also known as “AnyiChuks” in a statement to journalists in Abakaliki on Tuesday, described the allegation as baseless and an attempt to criminalise legitimate criticism and divert attention from issues of governance in the state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He maintained that demanding accountability from elected public officials was a constitutional right of citizens and should not be misconstrued as cyberbullying or cyberstalking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Since when did asking questions become cyberbullying? Since when did demanding a scorecard become cyberstalking?” Odii asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He noted that Ebonyi people deserved to know how public resources allocated to the state had been utilised, insisting that citizens had the right to demand transparency and good governance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, criticism of government policies and performance is an essential feature of democracy and should not be interpreted as an attack on any individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The PDP governorship candidate also denied allegations that he was influencing officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register underage voters, describing the accusation as reckless, defamatory and without evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He urged the lawmaker to forward any evidence in his possession to the appropriate security agencies instead of making what he described as unsubstantiated allegations in the media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The PDP candidate pledged to continue criticising the government in areas requiring improvement and commend it where it performs well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Odii added that he would continue to advocate transparency, accountability and inclusive development, stressing that responsible opposition was vital to democratic governance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Odii said he would not be intimidated into silence, adding that the people of the state would ultimately determine the outcome of the 2027 governorship election.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ogah, at a press conference recently accused Odii of sponsoring cyberbullying and propaganda against the Ebonyi government led by Governor Nwifuru\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F14\u002Fi-will-continue-to-criticise-ebonyi-govt-where-necessary-pdp-guber-candidate\u002F\">‘I will continue to criticise Ebonyi govt where necessary’ – PDP guber candidate\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","i-will-continue-to-criticise-ebonyi-govt-where-necessary-pdp-guber-candidate",{"id":1257,"createdAt":1258,"updatedAt":1259,"name":1260,"slug":1261},[2171,2172,485,1712,2173,2174,1261,2175,2135],"continue","criticise","where","necessary","guber","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FIfeanyi-Chukwuma-Odii.jpg",{"id":1686,"createdAt":1687,"updatedAt":1688,"name":1689,"image":1690,"slug":1691},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F14\u002Fi-will-continue-to-criticise-ebonyi-govt-where-necessary-pdp-guber-candidate\u002F",{"id":2180,"createdAt":2181,"updatedAt":2182,"title":2183,"excerpt":2184,"content":2185,"slug":2186,"topic":2187,"tags":2188,"image":2198,"author":74,"feed":2199,"views":2141,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":2200},"fd019fe0-53de-43c3-b480-049371e7862c","2026-07-13T09:08:00.998Z","2026-07-16T11:45:06.000Z","Turaki’s group shut out, Wike’s PDP celebrates candidates’ upload on INEC’s platform","…Wike rules out PDP’s presidential candidate challenging Tinubu Indications have emerged that despite spending huge sums of money to purchase\nread more Turaki’s group shut out, Wike’s PDP celebrates candidates’ upload on INEC’s platform","\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1.png\" alt=\"1,470 candidates’ fate uncertain as Wike-led PDP gets approval to upload candidates\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-300x171.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-284x162.png 284w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-254x145.png 254w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-210x120.png 210w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-100x57.png 100w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-285x163.png 285w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1.png 700w\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" class=\" pl\" \u002F>\u003Cp>…Wike rules out PDP’s presidential candidate challenging Tinubu Indications have emerged that despite spending huge sums of money to purchase\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>read more \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbusinessday.ng\u002Fpolitics\u002Farticle\u002Fturakis-group-shut-out-wikes-pdp-celebrates-candidates-upload-on-inecs-platform\u002F\">Turaki’s group shut out, Wike’s PDP celebrates candidates’ upload on INEC’s platform\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","turakis-group-shut-out-wikes-pdp-celebrates-candidates-upload-on-inecs-platform",{"id":1257,"createdAt":1258,"updatedAt":1259,"name":1260,"slug":1261},[2189,2190,2191,2192,1261,2193,2194,2195,2196,2197],"turakis","group","shut","wikes","celebrates","candidates","upload","inecs","platform","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1.png",{"id":2031,"createdAt":2032,"updatedAt":2033,"name":2034,"image":2035,"slug":2036},"https:\u002F\u002Fbusinessday.ng\u002Fpolitics\u002Farticle\u002Fturakis-group-shut-out-wikes-pdp-celebrates-candidates-upload-on-inecs-platform\u002F",{"topic":2202,"posts":2203},{"id":1195,"createdAt":1196,"updatedAt":1197,"name":1198,"slug":1199},[2204,2226,2246,2261],{"id":2205,"createdAt":2206,"updatedAt":2207,"title":2208,"excerpt":2209,"content":2210,"slug":2211,"topic":2212,"tags":2213,"image":2223,"author":74,"feed":2224,"views":1774,"type":83,"readTime":1692,"externalSourceUrl":2225},"1b827d34-cd1f-426a-a462-6a98a6c053f2","2026-07-16T17:39:00.406Z","2026-07-16T18:50:38.000Z","Senate passes bill proposing N50,000 fine for hawking, preaching in commercial vehicles","The Senate has approved the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stiffer penalties for several traffic-related offences, including a proposed N50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The legislation, which has been forwarded for presidential assent, also recommends a N50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both, for […]\nSenate passes bill proposing N50,000 fine for hawking, preaching in commercial vehicles","\u003Cimg width=\"1732\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1.png\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1.png 1732w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1-1536x899.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1732px) 100vw, 1732px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>The Senate has approved the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stiffer penalties for several traffic-related offences, including a proposed \u003Cstrong>N50,000\u003C\u002Fstrong> fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The legislation, which has been forwarded for presidential assent, also recommends a N50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both, for motorists who refuse to cooperate with Federal Road Safety Corps officials during roadside breath tests carried out on reasonable suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Passed by the upper chamber on Thursday, the amendment seeks to strengthen road safety enforcement by increasing sanctions for traffic offences and promoting better compliance with road regulations across the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Under the new provisions, anyone found engaging in hawking, trading or preaching inside a commercial vehicle would be committing an offence and, if convicted, would face a N50,000 fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lawmakers said the provision was introduced to discourage distractions in commercial vehicles and improve the safety of commuters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The bill also raises the punishment for driving under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs from N5,000 to N100,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Convicted offenders may also face up to two years in prison or both the fine and imprisonment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Motorists who decline to cooperate with FRSC officers carrying out preliminary roadside breath tests based on reasonable suspicion would also be liable to a N50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In addition, the proposed amendment increases the penalty for ignoring traffic lights, road signs, pavement markings and other traffic control devices to N100,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The fine for violating speed limits has also been increased from N5,000 to N100,000, while reckless driving will now attract a N100,000 fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both penalties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The revised schedule attached to the bill outlines 52 traffic offences along with their respective penalties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to the Senate, the amendment is intended to strengthen the enforcement powers of the FRSC, encourage greater adherence to traffic laws and improve safety on roads across the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fsenate-passes-bill-proposing-n50000-fine-for-hawking-preaching-in-commercial-vehicles\u002F\">Senate passes bill proposing N50,000 fine for hawking, preaching in commercial vehicles\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","senate-passes-bill-proposing-n50000-fine-for-hawking-preaching-in-commercial-vehicles",{"id":1195,"createdAt":1196,"updatedAt":1197,"name":1198,"slug":1199},[1199,2214,2215,2216,2217,2218,2219,2220,2221,2222],"passes","bill","proposing","n50000","fine","hawking","preaching","commercial","vehicles","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1.png",{"id":1686,"createdAt":1687,"updatedAt":1688,"name":1689,"image":1690,"slug":1691},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fsenate-passes-bill-proposing-n50000-fine-for-hawking-preaching-in-commercial-vehicles\u002F",{"id":2227,"createdAt":2228,"updatedAt":2229,"title":2230,"excerpt":2231,"content":2232,"slug":2233,"topic":2234,"tags":2235,"image":2243,"author":74,"feed":2244,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":2245},"753f3898-0b49-467e-95cb-0fe544fa84f8","2026-07-16T17:24:00.489Z","2026-07-16T18:52:58.000Z","Senate confirms ex-FUOYE VC as ambassador despite sexual harassment allegations","The committee said the allegations against the nominee had been investigated by both the lawmakers and the university's governing council and were found to be unsubstantiated.\nThe post Senate confirms ex-FUOYE VC as ambassador despite sexual harassment allegations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.","\u003Cimg width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?fit=1600%2C1066&ssl=1\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Senate at plenary\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?resize=524%2C349&ssl=1 524w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?resize=1536%2C1023&ssl=1 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1 150w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1 750w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?resize=1140%2C760&ssl=1 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \u002F>\u003Cp>The committee said the allegations against the nominee had been investigated by both the lawmakers and the university's governing council and were found to be unsubstantiated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fnews\u002Ftop-news\u002F895930-senate-confirms-ex-fuoye-vc-as-ambassador-despite-sexual-harassment-allegations.html\">Senate confirms ex-FUOYE VC as ambassador despite sexual harassment allegations\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\">Premium Times Nigeria\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","senate-confirms-ex-fuoye-vc-as-ambassador-despite-sexual-harassment-allegations",{"id":1195,"createdAt":1196,"updatedAt":1197,"name":1198,"slug":1199},[1199,2236,2237,2238,2239,2240,2241,2242],"confirms","exfuoye","ambassador","despite","sexual","harassment","allegations","https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?fit=1600%2C1066&ssl=1",{"id":1841,"createdAt":1842,"updatedAt":1843,"name":1844,"image":1845,"slug":1846},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fnews\u002Ftop-news\u002F895930-senate-confirms-ex-fuoye-vc-as-ambassador-despite-sexual-harassment-allegations.html",{"id":2247,"createdAt":2248,"updatedAt":2249,"title":2250,"excerpt":2251,"content":2252,"slug":2253,"topic":2254,"tags":2255,"image":2258,"author":74,"feed":2259,"views":1692,"type":83,"readTime":1774,"externalSourceUrl":2260},"a702a0e8-9db5-4800-8554-e193f02a4395","2026-07-16T16:35:00.777Z","2026-07-16T18:53:52.000Z","Senate proposes N50,000 fine for preaching, hawking in buses","The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The bill, which is awaiting presidential assent, also prescribes a ₦50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both, for motorists who fail to cooperate with officials of the Federal\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fsenate-proposes-n50000-fine-for-preaching-hawking-in-buses\u002F","\n\nThe Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The bill, which is awaiting presidential assent, also prescribes a ₦50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both, for motorists who fail to cooperate with officials of the Federal\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fsenate-proposes-n50000-fine-for-preaching-hawking-in-buses\u002F","senate-proposes-n50000-fine-for-preaching-hawking-in-buses",{"id":1195,"createdAt":1196,"updatedAt":1197,"name":1198,"slug":1199},[1199,2256,2217,2218,2220,2219,2257],"proposes","buses","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FSenate.webp",{"id":1767,"createdAt":1768,"updatedAt":1769,"name":1770,"image":1771,"slug":1772},"https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fsenate-proposes-n50000-fine-for-preaching-hawking-in-buses\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"id":2262,"createdAt":2263,"updatedAt":2264,"title":2265,"excerpt":2266,"content":2267,"slug":2268,"topic":2269,"tags":2270,"image":2278,"author":74,"feed":2279,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":2037,"externalSourceUrl":2280},"4608d74b-9bac-49c7-bfb2-264dd9fb6f25","2026-07-16T15:52:00.697Z","2026-07-16T18:38:36.000Z","Drama as senate confirms Fasina as non career ambassador-desinate amidst protests","There was mild drama yesterday as the Senate confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina( Lagos) as Non Career ambassadorial designate.\nThe post Drama as senate confirms Fasina as non career ambassador-desinate amidst protests appeared first on Vanguard News.","\u003Cimg width=\"498\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FAbayomi-Fasina-e1784204603464.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Drama as senate confirms Fasina as non career ambassador-desinate amidst protests\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FAbayomi-Fasina-e1784204603464.jpg 498w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FAbayomi-Fasina-e1784204603464-300x246.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By Henry Umoru, Abuja\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There was mild drama yesterday as the Senate confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina( Lagos) as Non Career ambassadorial designate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Fasina’s confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger North).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The report was presented by Senator Simon Lalong, APC, Plateau South.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Presenting the report, Senator Lalong said that the committee took steps to clear every doubt surrounding the nominee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said, “That the Senate do Receive and Consider the Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the confirmation of the nomination of Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina for appointment as Non-Career Ambassador\u002FHigh Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lalong, who noted that the committee received petitions against the nominee as well as counter-petitions supporting his nomination as ambassador\u002Fhigh commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, said that the allegations against Professor Abayomi Fasina were investigated by competent authorities, including the university’s governing council, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Department of State Services (DSS), all of which cleared him of wrongdoing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The committee, in its findings 6.0 item 4, states “that the accusation against Professor Fasina was investigated by competent authorities, including the University Governing Council and the Nigeria Police, which both found the allegation false.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said that the nominee also had an outstanding record of service within the university system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said, “Born on 17 July 1961 in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is a distinguished Nigerian academic, university administrator, and soil scientist with over 40 years of combined experience in teaching, research, university administration, consultancy, and community service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“That his nomination is in line with section 171 (4) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, which states, ‘An appointment to the office of an ambassador, high commissioner or other principal representatives of Nigeria abroad shall not have effect unless the appointment is confirmed by the Senate’;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“That the committee received a petition against the nominee as well as a petition countering the petition against his nomination as ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that the nominee was accused of sexual harassment by a colleague at the University of Oye-Ekiti;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“That the accusation against Professor Fasina was investigated by competent authorities, including the University Governing Council and the Nigeria Police, which both found the allegation false; that the nominee has been cleared by the Department of State Services (DSS);\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“That the Nominee has been cleared by the Nigeria Police; that the Nominee has presented his Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Slip; that the Nominee possesses the requisite academic qualifications as well as wide-ranging experiences to be Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that his experiences in public service also made him qualified; and that the Nominee is articulate and responded satisfactorily to questions. directed at him by the Committee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Based on these findings, the committee has no hesitation in recommending that the Senate confirm the nomination of Prof. Abayomi Fasina as a non-career ambassador\u002Fhigh commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Soon after the presentation of the report, while some senators kicked against his clearance, some were in support, especially the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Senator Abdul Ningi, Bauchi Central, while some senators were against his confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In his remarks, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Edo North, who opposed the recommendation, said that it was a matter of public knowledge that the nominee had been accused by two women and that related cases were pending before the courts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Oshiomhole stressed that while the nominee was presumed innocent until proven guilty, confirming him while the cases were still before the courts could be viewed as insensitive to the concerns of women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“I believe it would be more prudent to allow him to clear himself before the courts before confirming his appointment,” he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Responding, Lalong said that no documentary evidence relating to the allegations was presented before the committee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lalong, who argued that mere allegations before a court of competent jurisdiction did not amount to guilt, said, “If we continue to act on allegations alone, many innocent people will be denied opportunities. An allegation without a court judgment cannot stop the proceedings of the Senate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He added that the committee requested relevant documents, but none establishing wrongdoing were presented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Even Senator Cyril Fasuyi, APC, Ekiti North, who is a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and was number twelve on the list and also signed that he should be confirmed, however, kicked against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Fasuyi, who expressed reservations about the nomination, said that the Federal University Oye-Ekiti was in his constituency and that he was familiar with the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The woman involved approached me personally and narrated what happened. Although there is no court judgment yet, this is a well-known issue in Ekiti. If this Senate clears him without further scrutiny, many people in Ekiti who are aware of the matter will not be pleased,” he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He proposed that the Senate mandate the appropriate committee to conduct further investigation before confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In his remarks, Akpabio, who thanked the committee for the work, said that the committee had reports from the police, the Department of State Services, and the university council.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Akpabio said, “Let me read a relevant portion of the council’s findings:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“There were no cases of sexual harassment, thus confirming the earlier investigation by the Nigeria Police Force, which had investigated the matter and found the allegation to be false.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“During the investigation, the complainant stated that she was not sexually harassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“All documents relied upon by the committee, including the police report, audio recordings, transcripts, correspondence involving the Vice-Chancellor and the complainant, and minutes of management meetings, were attached to the report.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Akpabio further said, “I work strictly with the documents placed before me. I cannot rely on hearsay or telephone conversations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The committee itself signed the report clearing the nominee and affirmed his competence, integrity and suitability for the ambassadorial position for which the president nominated him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He urged the senators to remember that they were members of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the upper chamber of the National Assembly of a nation of nearly 250 million people, just as he warned senators to take their assignments with respect, and they must not rely on hearsay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“We must be careful not to import into our deliberations matters that are not supported by evidence before us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Recall that on July 7 this year, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations stormed the National Assembly, protesting against the nomination of Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a non-career ambassadorial nominee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The protesters who were at the National Assembly had called on the Senate not to carry out the screening and subsequent confirmation by the Senate over allegations of sexual harassment, human rights violations and victimisation currently before the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The coalition insisted that its campaign was aimed at promoting accountability, protecting victims of workplace sexual harassment, and preserving Nigeria’s credibility in the international community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to them, Professor Fasina had pending cases before the National Industrial Court in Lagos and Abuja and argued that the Senate should allow the judicial process to run its course before considering his confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Speaking on behalf of the coalition, lawyer Adeyemo Amira, who noted that the protest was not driven by personal animosity but by a desire to protect Nigeria’s integrity and uphold justice, said, “My name is Adeyemo Amira, and I am here as a concerned Nigerian and a member of civil society, not because I have any personal vendetta against Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina.” This issue is bigger than one individual.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fdrama-as-senate-confirms-fasina-as-non-career-ambassador-desinate-amidst-protests\u002F\">Drama as senate confirms Fasina as non career ambassador-desinate amidst protests\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\">Vanguard News\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","drama-as-senate-confirms-fasina-as-non-career-ambassador-desinate-amidst-protests",{"id":1195,"createdAt":1196,"updatedAt":1197,"name":1198,"slug":1199},[2271,1199,2236,2272,2273,2274,2275,2276,2277],"drama","fasina","non","career","ambassadordesinate","amidst","protests","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FAbayomi-Fasina-e1784204603464.jpg",{"id":76,"createdAt":77,"updatedAt":78,"name":79,"image":80,"slug":81},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fdrama-as-senate-confirms-fasina-as-non-career-ambassador-desinate-amidst-protests\u002F",{"total":2282,"limit":2037,"page":1774,"total_pages":1692,"has_next":2283,"has_previous":2284},10,true,false,{"status_code":4,"message":74,"data":2286},[2287,2288,2289,2290,2291,2292,2293,2294,2295,2296,2297,2298,2299,2300,2301,2302,2303,1782,2304,2305],"JCI offers free healthcare to 300 Ogun residents","LG chair donates buses, motorcycles to police, Edo security outfit","Speaker Abbas pledges repeal of outdated laws to strengthen Nigerian business reforms","“Ocular morbidity remains significant public health challenge” — Claver Kofi Lawson","V\u002FR: Sea washes unidentified man ashore at Dorvlokope-Agorko","Torkor Circuit Court jails head porter 10 years for robbery at Aflao","Trump limits foreign students to four-year US stay","Canada suspends Parents and Grandparents sponsorship pathway","Africa faces 12-year talent gap despite hospital construction boom","Nigeria bets on digital health as hospitals fall behind demand","R. 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