By Chidimma Okwara, President Bola Tinubu has challenged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and enhance the Commission’s institutional strength. At the swearing-in ceremony at the Villa, yesterday, Tinubu urged him to discharge his duties with integrity, dedication and patriotism, even as he […]

  TheLeadWay, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations that it is providing a cover for a former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, after he defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The anti-graft agency, in a desperate attempt to salvage its fast-eroding credibility, insisted that its investigation into Okowa […]

By Chidimma Okwara, Former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, Atiku Abubakar, has strongly condemned the recent arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore and several other citizens who were engaged in peaceful protests. Atiku described the arrests as an “open assault on democracy” and a clear violation of fundamental […]

By Chidimma Okwara, A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has delivered a landmark judgment, nullifying the recent local government council elections held in the state. The ruling effectively sacks all sitting council chairmen and councillors across the thirteen local government areas of Ebonyi State. The judgment, delivered by Justice [Insert Judge’s Name […]

By Noye Okonkwo, Security concerns are escalating across Anambra State as the date for the crucial governorship election approaches. The environment of heightened tension is impacting the operations of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the safety of its personnel, leading to widespread anxiety about the smooth conduct of the polls. The preparation for […]

The protesters, who had gathered to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, were dispersed by heavily armed police officers deployed around the hotel and adjoining streets. Security operatives on Monday fired tear gas canisters at human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, several clergymen, and their supporters […]

By Gbenga Oresanya, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Saturday, concluding a crucial diplomatic engagement in Rome, Italy, where he participated in the high-level Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting. The President arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport after a four-day working visit focused intensely on global and regional security, […]

By Chidimma Okwara, The recent spate of high-profile defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is a resounding vote of confidence in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a party chieftain asserted on Thursday. The chieftain, who preferred to remain unnamed to speak freely on party strategy, noted that the […]

By Chidimma Okwara, A prominent civil society group, the Nigeria Integrity Movement (NIM), has urgently called upon President Bola Tinubu to authorize a transparent and authoritative probe into the controversy surrounding the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The organization emphasized that allowing a thorough and impartial […]

By Chidimma Okwara, In a grand ceremony celebrating democratic excellence and impactful leadership, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has been honored with the prestigious “Best Performing Senator of the Year” award at the Democracy Heroes Award Africa 2025. The recognition, presented during the event held in Abuja, solidifies Senator Nwoko’s standing […]