The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has noted the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, alongside several pending bye-elections, as immediate tasks necessitating unwavering readiness. Yakubu stated this at the induction retreat for new Resident Electoral Commissioners in Lagos, on Monday. The INEC boss emphasised the retreat’s role not only in inducting new …

The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission BSIEC) has fixed local government elections in the state for 6th July 2024. The commission’s chairman, John Chen, stated this on Friday when he met with stakeholders where he unveiled the election timetable in Makurdi, the state capital. He assured all that the commission would conduct free, fair, and credible elections. Chen said the …

President Bola Tinubu had a “crucial” meeting with some members of the organised private sector on Sunday, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Those at the meeting included President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Chairman of Heirs Holding and Transcorp Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu; Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu; Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Mr. Wale Tinubu, …