Fresh controversy has erupted over alleged past social media activity linked to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan. This follows claims that he made partisan comments in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2023 general elections. However, INEC has denied the allegation. The issue, however, gained traction after US based Nigerian scholar, Farooq Kperogi, published a column alleging that archived posts from an X account bearing Amupitan’s name revealed pro APC sentiments, including expressions perceived as supportive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Kperogi, who shared excerpts of the column on his…
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ADC threatens civil disobedience until Amupitan resigns The African Democratic Congress has demanded the resignation of Prof Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. ADC, which has repeatedly scored Amupitan low, made the threat while reacting to fresh allegations against him. Amupitan has been in the spotlight over alleged old tweets showing his supposed bias towards the ruling All Progressives Congress. Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, had in a statement warned of the activities of impersonators and cybercriminals using fake identities to spread misinformation. Oketola reaffirmed the commitment of INEC…
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Saturday, directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports held by persons who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive, contained in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Alao Babatunde, covers Nigerians whose renunciation requests have been formally approved by the President. The Minister said the ministry, saddled with the responsibility of citizenship integrity, derives its authority for the directive from Section 29(1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. The statement quoted the constitutional provision as stating: “(1)Any citizen of Nigeria of full…
Agency Report British border officials have seized around five tonnes of cocaine, with a street value of some £400 million ($540 million), at one of London’s main port terminals, the government said on Saturday. The drugs were uncovered in a series of operations at London Gateway port in February and March, with the largest single haul, of almost 2,800 packets hidden in a banana shipment, weighing in at around three tonnes. “The smugglers had gone to extreme lengths to avoid detection — trying to replicate the exact shape and weight of banana boxes to conceal the drugs inside, among fruit…
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing impasse involving the expression of political views, legal and security scrutiny of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, warning that the situation could raise troubling questions about fairness, motive, and the integrity of democratic institutions. In a statement issued on Saturday, Secondus acknowledged the constitutional role of agencies such as the Department of State Services, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission. Still, they noted that the outcome of their investigations, when weighed against the scale…
From Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa The Council of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) has defended its action suspending the election into the executive positions of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), insisting on the guiding principles of the INC Constitution. The Chairman of CITRE, HRM, King Bubaraye Dakolo Agada IV, Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom, Chairman of Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council, in a statement on Saturday entitled ‘’On Constitutional Process and the INC Electoral Timeline’’ while noting the communications by various organs of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) concerning the forthcoming national elections, restated its position on the suspension of the election until…
From Tom Garba, Yola A High Court sitting in Yola has issued an interim order restraining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from proceeding with its planned state congress in Adamawa, escalating the ongoing leadership tussle within the party in former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s home state. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, April 10, 2026, Hon. Justice Kyanson S. Lawanson of the High Court of Justice, Adamawa State, Yola Judicial Division, granted the ex-parte motion filed by applicant Isreal Ishaku against respondents including Hon. Barr. Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin, the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC), and Brig. Gen. (Barr.) Ishaya Bauka (Rtd)…
Nigerian singer, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has opened up about her spirituality and faith. In a candid chat with TikToker Jarvis during a recent livestream, Starr revealed that her spiritual goal is to be “as perfect as Jesus.” She explained that she is not very religious but devoted spiritually. “I am trying to be as perfect as Jesus. I have a close relationship with God and the Holy Spirit and it doesn’t come with me only being in church. God says let it be unto you according to your faith. I have found a way that works…
Nigerian singer, Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has opened up about his relationship with his colleague Tiwa Savage, revealing that he used to have a massive crush on her. Crayon, who was previously signed to Mavin Records, Savage’s former label, claimed that she introduced him to “Backy” – a blend of illicit drugs like cannabis, tramadol, codeine, or rohypnol rolled into a blunt – in 2018. He explained that Savage asked if he smoked, and he replied affirmatively, and she handed him the blunt. Speaking in a candid interview with streamer Caterefe, Crayon disclosed that since then he…
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has sparked a debate after sharing his opinion on financial burden in relationship. The movie star claimed that if it costs a man money every time he see his partner, it isn’t a relationship but “prostitution”. On his Instagram page, he wrote, “If it costs you money every time you see her, that’s prostitution not a relationship.” His bold claim sparked mixed reactions, with many agreeing that it is “a red flag” regardless of the gender. Read some of the reactions on X below; Obhiglo: “Some relationships no be dating again, na premium billing. Before you…