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Amid the amendment of the Electoral Act on Tuesday, spokesman of the Senate, Yemi Adaramodu, has said lawmakers painstakingly worked for the best interest of Nigerians. Adaramodu made this statement on Tuesday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. DAILY POST recalls that the Senate on Tuesday amended the Electoral Act, allowing for the electronic transmission of results, but made provision for technical issues that may arise in the course of elections. That decision was a reversal of the lawmakers’ earlier stance, in which the Senate rejected the compulsory electronic transmission of results from polling units…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has inaugurated the Rivers State Task Force on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods as part of renewed efforts to curb the circulation of unsafe medicines and processed foods. The task force brings together representatives of NAFDAC, the Rivers State Ministry of Health, the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria and the Nigerian Police Force. Speaking at the inauguration, the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the Director, South-South Zone, Pharm. Chukwuma Oligbo, urged Rivers State to take the lead in confronting…

Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared his full support for the Senate’s decision to approve the electronic transmission of election results directly from polling units. Orji Kalu expressed his support in a statement following Tuesday’s emergency plenary. Recall that the red chamber on Tuesday amended Section 60 of the Electoral Act to allow presiding officers at polling units to electronically transmit election results to the Results Viewing Portal (IREV) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). DAILY POST reports that the amendment means electronic transmission becomes the primary method where the technology is available and functional. He said,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday downplayed the mixture of electronic and manual transmission of election results. Atiku, who was reacting to the approval by the Senate, said he does not support such a measure. He spoke after holding a closed-door meeting with former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, in Niger State. The former Vice President said such a measure would cause confusion. He said: “I don’t support the mixture of electronic and manual transmission of election results passed by the Senate. “It’s going to cause more confusion, and I think there’s a need for all…

Prof. Hakeem Ibikunle Tijani has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to leverage the Trans-border Education Policy and Diaspora Bridge Hub to boost Nigeria’s development. Speaking at the APC Economic Summit 2026 in New York, Tijani emphasized the need for Nigerians abroad to share expertise, collaborate with local institutions, and set up skills centers. Tijani urged APC members to “Japada” (get involved) and contribute to the Renewed Hope Initiatives, citing his own example. He also launched The Renewed Hope Academic Forum, inviting academics to join, alongside Prof. Dozie Atounwu. The event saw representation from APC’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda,…

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola has urged all elected officials and stakeholders to remain committed to strengthening the ADC both in the South-West and nationwide. Aregbesola also emphasised the importance of continuous engagement with the national Leadership to ensure proper harmonisation, validation, and accuracy of party officers in all states. The Osun former governor made this known at an ADC stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State. He highlighted the organisational stability and growing influence across Nigeria’s South-West region. “Unity, discipline, and effective coordination are crucial for building a formidable party capable of offering…

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed support for ongoing nationwide protests against the Nigerian Senate’s move to amend the Electoral Act in a manner that could weaken the real-time electronic transmission of election results. In a statement released on Tuesday, the movement’s spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, described the Senate’s action as retrogressive and warned that it could roll back progress made in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. He said the proposed amendment threatens efforts to make elections more transparent and credible, particularly through the use of technology. “This decision represents a direct threat to Nigeria’s democratic progress and a betrayal of the collective…

Nenadi Usman has officially assumed office as the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP making her the first female to lead a major political party in Nigeria. Speaking at the secretariat on Tuesday, Usman expressed gratitude and optimism over the development. “I want to particularly thank God Almighty for a day like this. This is the day that the Lord has made; we shall rejoice and be glad in it. “It’s a very important day because this is the first event we are having in our national secretariat since the Supreme Court judgment on April 4 last year,”…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has argued that Nigerians were better off under the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari than they are under the current government. Amaechi said living conditions under the current administration has deteriorated significantly for Nigerians, unlike during Buhari’s administration. He made the remarks at the ongoing electoral reform protest taking place at the National Assembly in Abuja. The protest, branded “Occupy the National Assembly’, attracted a large turnout of Nigerian youths who gathered to express concerns over what they see as threats to credible elections and democratic accountability. Amaechi said: “Is life…

Nigeria goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is reportedly attracting the interest of Simba SC, and Raja Casablanca. Nwabali is searching for a new club following his exit from South African outfit ,Chippa United last week. The shot stopper’s contract was terminated by the Chilli Boys on his request. The 29-year-old was on the books of Chippa United for four years. Nwabali has earned reputation as one of Africa’s best goalkeepers. He had an outstanding campaign for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.