By Barth Ikiebe Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has unveiled an expansive, high-stakes electoral roadmap, beginning with a nationwide voter revalidation exercise. Amupitan also announced the timetable for multiple elections in 2026 and the finalisation of the 2027 election timetable pending legislative […]
Day: February 4, 2026
Nigerian Politicians and their Straying Spokespersons: The Lere Olayinka example
On the Frontline With Boma Nigeria’s democracy is facing many visible battles — insecurity, hardship, unemployment, inflation and the widening gulf between government and the governed. Yet, one subtle but dangerous problem continues to grow quietly, eating into the very foundation of public life. It is the steady collapse of […]
Gunmen kill Police officer, four others in Benue
A police officer and four others have been killed in an assault by gunmen in Abande Community, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. According to the spokesman of the Benue State Police Command, Udeme Edet, the attack happened on Tuesday. Udeme said, “An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached […]
2026 FCT Council Election: CP Dantawaye Conducts Community Engagement Tour
By Barth Ikiebe Ahead of the 2026 Area Councils Election, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has embarked on an extensive community engagement tour across Mabushi, Life Camp, Katampe, and Kubwa/Bwari axis of the Territory. The FCT command Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the engagement sessions […]
Muammar Gaddafi’s Son, Saif Al- Islam Killed In Libya
By Barth Ikiebe with report from Aljezerra . Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya. Local media reported that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, and his political adviser, Abdulla Othman, announced the 53-year-old’s death in separate posts on […]
Gospel Music Icon Ron Kenoly Dies At 81, Tributes Pour In Worldwide
By Barth Ikiebe Renowned American gospel singer, worship leader and Pastor, Ron Kenoly, has passed away at the age of 81, drawing heartfelt tributes from Christian communities across the world. An end to an intriguing musical era, Kenoly’s death was confirmed on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, prompting an outpouring of […]