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A few days ago, no senator could have predicted that lawmakers would be running helter-skelter to avoid the wrath of Nigerians following the passage of the Electoral Act amendment. From labour unions to civil society groups, opposition movements and legal bodies, public anger has risen sharply over what many see as a deliberate attempt to weaken electoral safeguards ahead of 2027, ADEBAYO FOLORUNSHO-FRANCIS reports For years, electoral reform has occupied a sensitive place in Nigeria’s democratic journey. Every election cycle renews old debates about credibility, transparency and trust, while every attempt at reform exposes the deep fault lines between political…
A former linebacker for the New York Jets has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his girlfriend after he was found with scratches on his face and hands. On Thursday, February 5, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 1:30 p.m. that “life-saving measures” were in progress at a residence in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Despite their efforts, the woman — whose name, description and age have not yet been publicly released — was pronounced dead at the scene. It was later discovered the victim had what they believed to be a…
A former Senate President, David Mark, has said a single tenure is not enough for members of the National Assembly, and called for lawmakers to be given the chance to serve for more than four years. Mr Mark, who served for four terms spanning 20 years in the House before leaving in 2019, said new lawmakers do not know their way around in the first four years. The former lawmaker, who is now the national chairperson of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), spoke on Saturday at the launch of the book ‘The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria’, authored by…
Paul Ibe, spokesman to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday said Nigerians know the “wuru wuru” that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau did in replacing electronic transmission” with “electronic transfer.” Ibe said Nigerians won’t be intimidated and allow the Senate to mortgage their democratic rights. Posting on X, Ibe wrote: “Nigerians won’t be intimidated and have their democratic rights mortgaged by a spineless Senate. “Nigerians know the wuru wuru that Akpabio, Monguno and Barau did in seeking to replace “electronic transmission” with “electronic transfer.” It will not stand.” Last week, the passed the…
Ikorodu City secured the top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a comfortable 2-0 home win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday. Joseph Arumala scored both goals for the Oga Boys. Arumala opened the scoring for Ikorodu City three minutes after the half-hour mark. He doubled the advantage from the penalty spot two minutes from time. Ikorodu City top the standings with 41 points from 25 matches. Nasarawa United dropped to third position after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bayelsa United. Victor John gave the hosts the lead after seven minutes, while Energy Otunuya restored…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution has strongly condemned the ongoing killings of innocent citizens across Nigeria, describing the attacks as senseless and unacceptable, while calling for urgent measures to strengthen rural security and address the root causes of insecurity. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its Director-General, Joseph Ochogwu, the Institute stressed the need for effective state control over territories currently exploited as safe havens by terrorists, insurgents, and bandits. According to the IPCR, reclaiming and securing such areas is critical to restoring peace and protecting vulnerable communities. The Institute commended the recent establishment of…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of Dr Abu Babatunde and the killing of his younger brother. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the arrests followed sustained intelligence-led operations targeting organised criminal networks responsible for kidnappings in Auchi and surrounding areas. “The Edo State Police Command wishes to provide updates on the ongoing investigation into the kidnapping of Dr Abu Babatunde, following successive arrests recorded during intelligence-led operations in Auchi,” the statement read. According to the statement, the first breakthrough came on February 3, 2026,…
Nigeria’s new tax laws are no longer a proposal, a rumour, or a theoretical policy experiment; they are in force, and they are here to stay. President Bola Tinubu deserves credit for taking a bold but necessary step to reform a tax system that for years placed a disproportionate burden on salary earners while leaving loopholes for inefficiency and abuse. At a time when hard choices must be made to stabilise the economy and protect the most vulnerable, the administration opted for reform over populism. That decision, now backed by real-life outcomes, is proving to be both timely and pro-people.…
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has a touchdown-worthy love story with his fiancée, Katie Hoofnagle. “Amidst the chaos of our everyday lives, every day spent with you is filled with an abundance of peace, laughter, presence, joy and love,” Hoofnagle wrote via Instagram in June 2025, celebrating Darnold’s birthday. “Here’s to another trip around the sun sharing good meals, good music, and good company.” She continued, “Happy 28th birthday to my better half, I love you more.” Hoofnagle started dating Darnold in 2023, when he played for the San Francisco 49ers. She has since been the quarterback’s No. 1 cheerleader…
Bashir Ahmad, former aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated the South-East on the cancellation of the sit-at-home order in the region. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Ahmad said the move is a great relief for the people of the region. Recall that there has been a sit-at-home order every Monday in the region for the past few years. DAILY POST reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the total and permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East, saying the directive takes immediate effect from Monday, February 9, 2026.…
