The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has accused state Governors of allowing the independence of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC). Yakubu said that the elections are mere coronations of ruling party candidates and called for significant reforms to ensure they’re fair and credible. The INEC boss made the remarks on Wednesday, during a courtesy call by the executive members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions. He pointed...

The first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration coming up on 29th May will be low-key, with no celebration, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said on Wednesday. In place of fanfare, ministers will deliver media briefings on the eight key sectors which are the focus of Tinubu’s administration, highlighting the administration’s achievements and plans. The sectorial presentation will begin on 22nd May. According to Mr Idris, the plan is in...