The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general election. TheHintsNews reports that the commission had announced plans to commence a nationwide voter revalidation beginning from April 13 to May 29, 2026. The exercise, the electoral body explained, was aimed at removing ineligible entries and strengthening the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process. The commission said the exercise would target the removal of “null and ineligible voters, such as deceased, non-Nigerians, underage, and multiple registrations,” in line with legal provisions. The electoral body, however, explained that the exercise was…
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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan has denied endorsing a partisan post on X social media platform, saying he has no account. Amupitan in a statement issued Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola maintained that he does not operate any social media account. He noted: “The attention of the Office of the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been drawn to a malicious and coordinated campaign of calumny circulating on social media. “The false claim alleges that the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has, in the past, endorsed a partisan post…
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP), and other host community stakeholders have described their exclusion from National Assembly public hearing on pipeline surveillance contracts as unacceptable The President of IYC, Dr. Theophilus Alaye in a statement issued Friday revealed that they were completely excluded despite being primary actors in pipeline protection. Against this background,the groups staged a peaceful demonstration in Gokana Local Government Area, marching across major communities with placards to express their dissatisfaction and renew calls for the decentralisation of pipeline surveillance contracts. Speaking during the protest, Alaye stressed that critical stakeholders…
The Police have debunked a viral video circulating on social media alleging an ongoing terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement issued Friday said that no such incident occurred, and the claims contained in the video are entirely false, misleading, and malicious. He noted: “Preliminary investigations revealed that the video was deliberately curated using misleading footage sourced from online platforms to construct a false narrative aimed at causing panic, inciting public fear, and undermining public confidence in the security architecture of the nation’s capital. “In furtherance of…
The federal government has approved the deployment of a contactless biometric Passenger Verification System( VPASS) across Nigeria’s domestic airports as part of efforts to strengthen aviation security, enhance data integrity, and improve revenue generation. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo disclosed this during the signing of the concession agreement Thursday in Abuja. Keyamo explained that the initiative was designed to eliminate discrepancies in passenger data arising from inconsistent airline records, while also addressing unauthorized boarding practices. He stated that the system would ensure that all passengers on domestic flights are properly identified, thereby closing existing gaps…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a breakthrough in its sustained campaign against tanker and trailer related crashes, recording a remarkable 61.29 per cent reduction in fatalities and a 15.53.pet cent decline in crash severity index in 2025. These gains, it noted have been directly attributed to the effective implementation of the Safe-to-Load Programme under the strategic leadership of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed. Speaking during the flag-off of the 2026 Technical Training for FRSC Desk Officers at petroleum depots and terminals in Lagos, the Corps Marshal described the figures as a clear validation of the Corps’…
The Bet9ja Foundation has revealed that over 700 people participated in the 3rd of its fitness festival held in Warri Delta. Its Manager, Marketing & Communications, Omotola Oronti said the festival was held on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. He noted that what began as a fitness event has now evolved into a growing movement that has steadily reshaped how Nigerians engage with their health. Oronti explained that since its debut in 2024 at Delta Mall, Warri, the Bet9ja Foundation Fitness Festival has grown, edition by edition, into one of the region’s most anticipated community wellness platforms. He said…
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has dismissed a multi-billion naira interlocutory appeal filed by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) against Martreach Logistics Ltd, over the appointment of a Dock Labour Employer at the Bonga On/Offshore Terminal. In a judgment delivered by Justice Balkisu Bello Aliyu, the court affirmed the earlier ruling of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which had assumed jurisdiction over the case. The dispute centres on a claim by Martreach Logistics Ltd that it was legally appointed as a stevedoring service provider for a ten-year term starting January 2013.…
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma, supported by precision air strikes, have neutralised 65 Terrorists in Zamfara. The seven-hour firefight occurred in the hills of Munhaye village, behind Kunchin Kalgo in Tsafe Local Government Area. The troops engaged a heavily armed bandit force commanded by one of the region’s most wanted men: Ado Allero. The operation commenced around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expecting the assault, Allero mobilised an estimated 300 motorcycle-borne fighters from the Yan Wari axis, with reinforcements from the camp of another bandit leader, Dankarami Gwaska. The plan was to repel the troops and protect the network’s leadership.…
Troops have successfully foiled a terrorist attack leading to the rescue of 31 civilians abducted during an Easter church service in Ariko Village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The swift response followed a distress call reporting the abduction of worshippers during an Easter service at an ECWA Church in Ariko Village. In a statement issued Sunday, the troops, on receipt of the information, promptly mobilised to the scene. It added that with the support and guidance of members of the Ariko community, they advanced in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists and engaged the criminals in a…