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PFIPC: We failed due diligence on recruitment waiver — HCSF
ABUJA — Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HCSF, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, yesterday admitted before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating alleged creation of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, PEAC, and the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, without legal backing that her office failed to carry out adequate due diligence before issuing key approvals.
Lagos LCDA chairman highlights key achievements
The Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area, Adedeji Omope, has pledged to expand infrastructure development, youth empowerment and social intervention programmes across the council, saying his administration remains committed to delivering more dividends of democracy to residents.
INEC Declares Full Readiness for Osun Governorship Poll, Extends PVC Collection Deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to conduct a free, fair, credible and peaceful governorship election in Osun State on August 15, 2026, assuring Nigerians that all critical preparations have been concluded.
Police arrest Osun SSG, five others over alleged vote-buying offences
The Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Teslim Igbalaye, along…
2027: INEC settles controversy over election timetable change
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied changing the timetable for the 2027 general elections, dismissing a new schedule circulating on social media as fake.
INEC Is Neutral, I Won’t Allow Opposition To Rope Me, We’ll Wrestle To Finishing Point — Tinubu
With less than six months to the 2027 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu has vowed not to allow the opposition to persuade him against his will, saying that he will wrestle them to the finishing point.
FG Arraigns Ansaru Commanders, Three Others Over Oriire Kidnap
The Federal Government on Wednesday arraigned two commanders of the Ansaru terrorist organisation and three other suspects before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges bordering on terrorism, kidnapping and the murder of two teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
League of Former Chairmen Congratulates Lukman Gafar, Commends Onigbongbo Chairman for Grassroots-Friendly Appointment
The Chairman of the League of Former Ward Chairmen, Ikeja Federal Constituency, Comrade Tayo Aderinola, has congratulated Comrade Lukman Gafar on his appointment as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Political Affairs to the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
NBA President-elect meets Tinubu, vows to unite Bar
ABUJA — President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has pledged to work with members and stakeholders to heal divisions within the legal profession and promote unity in the association ahead of her inauguration next month.
Appeal Court vacates order to deregister ADC, four others
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has vacated the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties accused of failing to meet constitutional requirements.