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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has progressed to the second day of its landmark three-day capacity building workshop for National Electoral Commissioners and the Commission’s Management Staff, with the Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, leading deliberations to reinforce procurement integrity as a cornerstone of credible elections. The Chairman’s presence at the Day Two sessions underscored the Commission’s unwavering commitment to strengthening procurement systems ahead of the 2027 General Election. Having declared the workshop open on Monday through the National Commissioner, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Prof. Amupitan joined participants in person, actively engaging facilitators and contributing to discussions on enhancing…

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called for the development of a stronger and more responsive legal framework to address emerging governance challenges in the digital age. Amupitan made the call at the 47th Founders’ Day Lecture of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), held at the Ayo Ajomo Auditorium, University of Lagos, yesterday. The lecture, themed: “Civic Participation, Rule of Law and Accountable Governance in a Digital Era,” focused on the intersection of technology, law, and governance in contemporary society. According to the INEC chairman, the rapid evolution of the digital…

Party may settle for consensus arrangements during next month’s primaries Last Saturday’s conclusion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) eighth National Convention at Eagle Square has signalled a major shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. The political shift, Daily Sun has gathered, is centred around the 32 governors of the APC, who have effectively seized control of the party’s internal architecture ahead of the 2027 general elections. While the two-day gathering officially served to elect a new National Working Committee (NWC), party insiders and sources told Daily Sun that the event was a masterclass in gubernatorial dominance ahead of primaries expected…

We must resist one-party rule -Gbenga Hashim A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has urged opposition parties to unite in order to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy. He spoke as he intensified cross-party consultations aimed at forging a broad-based coalition to counter what he described as a gradual drift towards a one-party state in Nigeria. Hashim recently hosted leaders of the Accord Party (AP) led by its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem in Ibadan. Other members of the delegation included the party’s National Secretary, Adebukola Abiola Ajaja; National Treasurer, Salaudeen Abdulazeez Oyeniyi and Organising…

Mohammed elected chairman, Anyanwu secretary at factional PDP national convention The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction has elected Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu as substantive National Chairman and National Secretary respectively. The party faction elected a new National Working Committee (NWC) at its 2026 National Convention held at the velodrome of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Sunday. The PDP Constitution (2017, as amended) provides for a 19-member NWC at the national level, outlining its structure and responsibilities within the party’s leadership framework. SunOnline can report that the National Chairman, National Secretary and 17 other…

Youth leaders across Ekiti North Senatorial District have declared support for Otunba Oluwadare Owolabi’s bid for the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket, urging party leaders to endorse him as the preferred candidate for the seat. The endorsement was made at a gathering in Ikole-Ekiti, where youth representatives from across the district described Owolabi as a credible and capable aspirant with the vision and leadership qualities needed to represent Ekiti North at the National Assembly. Speaking at the event, a member of the Ekiti North Youth Association, Mr. Olusola, said Owolabi remained the best choice for the district, citing his…

Iran issues warning to US amid ground invasion speculations Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has issued a stark warning to the United States, declaring that Iranian forces are fully prepared to confront any ground invasion, amid rising speculation of an expanded military campaign in the region. Speaking to mark 30 days since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Ghalibaf said Tehran’s military was on high alert and ready to respond decisively should American troops be deployed on Iranian soil. “Iranian forces are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire…

A socio-cultural group in Ekiti North Senatorial District, the Ikole LGA Renaissance Group (IRG), has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State and the senatorial district to zone the district’s Senate seat to Ikole Local Government Area ahead of the next general elections. The group said the demand was based on the principles of fairness, equity and justice, noting that since the return to democratic rule in 1999, Ikole remains the only local government area in Ekiti North yet to produce a senator. In a statement issued on Friday in Ikole Ekiti and jointly…

Gunmen kidnapped five people, including two pregnant women, during a raid on Maiwa Village in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A local source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, claimed the Gunmen entered the village around 5 p.m. on Saturday. He said the heavily armed bandits stormed the village on seven motorcycles. “They came and met us sitting at the mosque, and before they shot in the air, I ran speedily towards the Police officers. “They (Police officers) also fled and abandoned their place of work when they saw two of the bandits pursuing me on…

Tinubu at 74: Northern governors back reforms, pledge continued support The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has reaffirmed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending his reform-driven leadership as he marks his 74th birthday. In a statement issued on Sunday on behalf of his colleagues in the NSGF, Governor Yahaya described Tinubu’s leadership as “courageous, purposeful and pivotal” to Nigeria’s long-term stability and economic transformation. He noted that since assuming office, the president has demonstrated “uncommon resolve” in implementing wide-ranging reforms aimed at repositioning the nation’s economy and strengthening…