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By Suleiman Abbah  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is a crucial institution in Nigeria responsible for organizing and overseeing elections in the country. The chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has been at the center of controversy following the 2022 general election. While some have criticized him for allegedly manipulating the election results, several others have called for prayers and commended his efforts to improve the electoral process. It is important to acknowledge that organizing elections in a country as large and diverse as Nigeria is no easy task. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has been at the helm of INEC during a period of significant electoral reforms, including the introduction of the Biometric Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the Integrated Register of Voters (IREV). These digital innovations have helped to reduce electoral rigging and increase transparency in the electoral process. Despite the challenges and criticisms faced by Pr...

Commends Tinubu, Ribadu , Security Chiefs for Relentless Efforts  Survey carried out recently has showed that the security situation has tremendously improved in northern Nigeria compared to what used to be obtained  in the past, says Coalition for Peace and National Unity. According to the coalition, from the  researched conducted  across the 19 Northerns , it discovered in states like Kaduna; Sokoto , Zamfara, Katsina  even though the nefarious activities and attacks by bandits have continued, it's gradually abatting,with most roads safer.  It added , " Can we imagine that on Kaduna-Abuja road, only one incident of bandits attack was recorded in seven months of the coming of this administration." The Coalition for Peace and National Unity which stated this in a statement made available to Kaduna journalists today, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,the National Security Adviser,Mal Nuhu Ribadu and the service chiefs deserve commendation . While ...

... The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) said it has closely observed the events unfolding in Kogi State since the inception of the current administration and noted with utter perplexity and concern, the unrelenting disturbances created by certain interest groups, specifically the continued persecution of former governor Yahaya Bello.  It also averred that the embers of this persistent intimidation and harassment of the former governor were ignited and incessantly fanned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), under the pretext of conducting a fictitious investigation into unsubstantiated and baseless allegations against him.  A statement issued by the President General of the forum, Alhaji Yerima Shettima, he said, the forum finds these actions wholly unacceptable and call on the EFCC to act in a fair and unbiased manner. According to Shettima, as the representatives of various interest groups from Northern Nigeria, the AYCF has carefully watc...

Leave Yahaya Bello alone, Yoruba youths advise Commission  The Yoruba Youth Council has advised the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission, EFCC, to leave the immediate former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello in peace in view of what it described as his outstanding performance in office. The Kogi State Government had on Tuesday in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Femi Fanwo, cried out over an alleged attempt by the commission to tarnish Bello's image over his alleged diversion of state funds even before he assumed office. In a statement on Wednesday by its National President, Comrade Eric Oluwole, the Council said that in view of the state government's declarations, the anti-graft body should beam its searchlight elsewhere and leave Bello alone in its alleged desperation to nail the ex-governor, which it said the agency inherited from the administration of its former Head Muhammad Bawa. Oluwole recalled the strings of outstandi...

... Commends FG Efforts So far in Tackling  Insecurity Challenges Group under aegis of Coalition  for Peace and National Unity Condemns has condemned payment of ransom to kidnappers by the immediate past Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mal. Isa Pantami .  Recalled that On Wednesday ,January 5, gunmen invaded  residence of a family in Bwari area council ,the Zuma 1 area of Abuja, abducting a father and his six girls with one girls reportedly died in captivity.  The former Minister had made announcement, seeking donation to pay the N60 million ransom via his x social media handle for their rescue. According to Pantami, a friend of his has offered to pay N50 million ransom to the kidnappers to secure the release of the five remaining sisters,who were abducted in Abuja. "It might appeared a good and humanitarian gesture. For us as group ,it will no doubt further encourage kidnapping business in the country "it emphasised .  Reacting ...

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Forum (NSCF) commends the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, for his efforts in forging global partnerships to combat insecurity in Nigeria.  In a statement issued by NSCF's spokesperson, Comrade Danjuma Paul, the group recognized that since assuming office as minister of state for defence, Matawalle has demonstrated a unique approach to tackling the country's security challenges. One noteworthy achievement highlighted by the NSCF is Matawalle's recent working visit to the United States of America. During this visit, the minister held meetings with members of the United States Congress at the Capitol on December 13th.  The purpose of the tour was to explore innovative technologies that would enhance the Nigerian military's efficiency in addressing contemporary security threats. The discussions concluded with an emphasis on the collaboration between the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DIC...