17 h. ago Madagascar protest deepens as president appoints new prime minister

Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar’s president, has named a new prime minister in a bid to restore order after weeks of mounting read more Madagascar protest deepens as president appoints new prime minister

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25 h. ago Political Parties demand end to presidential appointment of INEC chairman, top officials

Political parties under the umbrella of the Inter-Party Advisory Council are demanding immediate legal reforms to strip the executive arm of govt. read more Political Parties demand end to presidential appointment of INEC chairman, top officials

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26 h. ago Mimiko denies leading Jonathan’s 2027 presidential consultation in South

Tribune Online Mimiko denies leading Jonathan’s 2027 presidential consultation in South-West Former Governor of Ondo, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, on Monday, dismissed a media report claiming he was appointed to Mimiko denies leading Jonathan’s 2027 presidential consultation in South-West Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Atiku hosts group seeking to wrest INEC chairman’s appointment from president

By John Ogunsemore  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind the clamour to remove the power to appoint Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from the president. Atiku made this known on Monday when he played host to a delegation of young Nigerians seeking electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general […] The post Atiku hosts group seeking to wrest INEC chairman’s appointment from president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Strip president’s powers to appoint INEC officials, IPAC urges NASS

Tribune Online Strip president’s powers to appoint INEC officials, IPAC urges NASS National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Mr Yusuf Mamman Dantalle on Monday, urged the 10th Assembly to Strip president’s powers to appoint INEC officials, IPAC urges NASS Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Tinubu Appoints New Heads For NBMA, NTDC, Investment Tribunal

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new leadership for three key federal agencies in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s institutional framework. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, Bello […]

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9 d. ago 2027: SERAP Tells Tinubu To Disclose Selection Process For New INEC Chairman

As the tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws to a close, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to disclose the details of the appointment process for his successor. SERAP, specifically urged President Tinubu to reveal the number and names […]

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9 d. ago Don’t Shroud INEC Chairman Selection In Secrecy – SERAP Warns Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure transparency in the process of appointing the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter published on Saturday and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said Nigerians deserve to know the details of the […] The post Don’t Shroud INEC Chairman Selection In Secrecy – SERAP Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Zamfara: APC lauds Tinubu for appointing Tijjani Kaura as new NEPZA Chairman

From John Bassey, Gusau The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has again lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Appointing one of its own, Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura as the Board Chairman of Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority, NEPZA. The statement issued by Yusuf Idris Gusau, APC Publicity Secretary Zamfara State to […] The post Zamfara: APC lauds Tinubu for appointing Tijjani Kaura as new NEPZA Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago New INEC chairman must not be partisan, says ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi

Tribune Online New INEC chairman must not be partisan, says ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, speaks with SAM NWAOKO on the expectations of the party as President Tinubu makes to appoint another chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and other issues. Nigeria is set to get a new INEC chairman. President Tinubu will do us that honour […] New INEC chairman must not be partisan, says ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Macron Appoints Sébastien Lecornu As New Prime Minister After Bayrou’s Ouster

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister and long-time ally, Sébastien Lecornu, as France’s new Prime Minister, just 24 hours after the National Assembly passed a vote of no confidence that toppled François Bayrou’s government. In a statement on Tuesday, the Elysée Palace confirmed Lecornu’s nomination, noting that he had been tasked with “consulting […]

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