The traditional head of Agamọ community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Kehinde Falodun has died following an attack by gunmen in his palace Current matters gathered that the gunmen stormed his palace and abducted him . His body was later found a few metres away with […]
Nigeria’s Amended Electoral Act: Tinubu Explains Reasons For Signing it
By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has explained reasons for his decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, saying the credibility of elections depends more on proper management and human oversight than on real-time electronic transmission of results. He spoke shortly after signing the amendment at the […]
Gabon Suspends Social Media Platforms Indefinitely.
The Government of the Republic of Gabon Tuesday announced the suspension of Social media platforms in the country until further notice, A statement by the spokesperson for the High Authority for Communication said “defamatory, hateful and insulting content” circulating online is stoking conflict within society. He added that the “spread […]
FCT Poll: Bwari PDP Chairmanship Candidate Withdraws For APC
By Barth Ikiebe Less than 48 hours before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has withdrawn from the race in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joshua Ishaku Musa. Adamu announced his decision […]
Tinubu signs Electoral Act 2026 into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law. The new law follows the recent passage of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, by the National Assembly. The Senate had earlier amended clause 28 of the bill, reducing the notice period for general elections from 360 […]
DSS Arrests El-Rufai Minutes After Release By EFCC
The Department of State Service (DSS) on Wednesday night arrested former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as soon as he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). El-Rufai has been detained by the EFCC over corruption allegations since Monday. It was gathered that the former governor was […]
Explosion in Plateau Mine kills no Fewer Than 30 persons
At least 30 people have been suspected dead after an explosion occurred at a mining site at Kampani Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, confirmed the development, saying, “The explosion, caused by a suspected gas leak, killed at least […]
Senate Revises Electoral Timeline, Slashes Notice Period to Avert Ramadan Clash in 2027 Polls
By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Senate has amended the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, reducing the mandatory notice period for elections from 360 days to 300 days, effectively opening a new window for the next general election. The amendment to Clause 28, approved on Tuesday during clause-by-clause consideration of the reworked […]
Rivers Money for Rivers People: When Loyalty Is Mistaken for Partisanship
On The Frontline With Boma Leadership, at its core, is about trust — trust in institutions, trust in professional competence, and, above all, trust in one’s own people. When that trust appears shaken, even symbolically, it does not go unnoticed. It provokes reflection. It raises questions. And in a politically […]
US Civil Rights leader,Jesse Jackson Dies At 84.
United States Civil Rights leader and politician,Rev Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84, according to a statement by his Rainbow PUSH Coalition- a non profit social justice organisation The organization said Jackson,died Tuesday morning surrounded by his family Jackson,a protege of the Rev Martin Luther King Jnr,had […]