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House of Representatives Urges INEC to Relocate Local Offices for Enhanced Security and Autonomy

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The House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to relocate its local government offices to more secure and neutral locations.

The decision, proposed by Enugu representative Sunday Nnamchi, follows concerns over recent attacks on INEC offices and the influence local government authorities might have on the commission’s independence.

Nnamchi pointed out that many INEC offices are within local government headquarters, making them susceptible to political influence, especially in areas dominated by a single party.

“To preserve INEC’s impartiality and maintain public trust, it’s essential to reinforce the commission’s autonomy,” he noted, referencing section 6 of the Electoral Act 2022.

The motion passed without opposition, and the House has urged INEC to budget for this relocation in 2025. Committees will report on progress within four weeks to support further legislative action.

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Senator Ned Nwoko Leaves PDP Due to Party and Leadership Issues

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Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deep divisions and leadership struggles within the party.

Nwoko, who was elected to the Senate in 2023 under the PDP, made his decision public in a letter dated January 30, 2025. The letter, addressed to the PDP chairman of Ward 8 in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, highlighted his reasons for leaving.

“The party’s fragmentation has made it nearly impossible to push for collective progress,” Nwoko stated.

Despite his resignation, he acknowledged the PDP’s role in his political career, especially for giving him the platform to contest the 2023 senatorial election.

He emphasized that the opportunity allowed him to connect with his constituents and share his vision for development.

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Meta Reaches Settlement with Trump and Moves Closer to His Political Circle

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In a notable legal development, Meta Platforms, the head company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the social media giant allowed millions of users’ personal information to be accessed by Cambridge Analytica, a firm that supported Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

This settlement comes during a series of actions by Meta that appear to align the company more closely with former President Trump and his administration.

Recently, Meta appointed Joel Kaplan, a former aide to President George W. Bush and a prominent Republican figure, as its new head of global policy, replacing Nick Clegg.

Additionally, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of Facebook’s third-party fact-checking program, acknowledging that the model had become a tool for censorship and had made “too many mistakes.”


 

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Seun Kuti Says He’ll Leave Heaven if He Sees a Nigerian Politician There

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Grammy-nominated Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has sparked controversy with his bold statement about Nigerian politicians and the afterlife.

Kuti, speaking during an Instagram Live session, expressed his disbelief that despite their widespread corruption, many Nigerian politicians still aspire to reach heaven. He specifically pointed to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who is also a pastor.

In a passionate outburst, Kuti said, “Despite how corrupt Nigerian politicians are, they still want to make heaven. Yemi Osinbajo is also a pastor. With everything that is happening in this country, these politicians still want to go to heaven.”

He went further to make his point clearer, saying, “If I die and the Christian and Muslim fantasy heaven happens to be true, and I see one single Nigerian politician in heaven, I will go outside. Because that would mean that there’s corruption in heaven.”


 

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