The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that a total of 3,544,850 Nigerians have registered online for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). It also added that it would start presenting the combined figures of the completed online pre-registration and the physical (in-person) registration in a single graphic. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Monday noted that the commission stressed that the distribution of both online and completed registrations by State, gender, age, occupation and disability have been uploaded to its website and other official platforms for public…
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Ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, a group, Umueri General Assembly has declared that there is no vacancy in the government house. The President-General of Anambra East Local Government chapter of the group, Dr. John Metchie said the people of Anambra have collectively resolved to re-elect the governor, Charles Soludo and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim to enable them to continue and consolidate their developmental strides. Speaking with journalists during the 2025 Umueri New Yam Festival over the weekend, Metchie reiterated his position, stating that no serious contender was challenging Soludo in the election. Metchie,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused opposition leaders of weaponising grudges, bandy false narratives, peddle lies and engage in smear campaigns designed to sow discord and mislead the public. The ruling party said opposition figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governors of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Sokoto, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi and former Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amechi have failed to provide leadership, purpose, direction and vitality to their parties. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka in a statement…
Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have eliminated nine bandits and rescued kidnapped victims in Kogi state following the commencement of operation Egwua A Tite II in Kogi State on September 1, 2025. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 12 Brigade, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi in a statement issued Sunday revealed that the troops of 126 Battalion, led by the Commanding Officer and in conjunction with Other Hybrid Forces (OHF) came in contact with bandits in Tunga general area. He said during the fire fight two bandits were neutralised. Abdullahi added that the commander 12 Brigade and Force…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has bursted an international organised criminal group operating between Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirate during a two-week-long intelligence-led operation across parts of Lagos. The operation led to the arrest of three leaders of the cartel after intercepting a large consignment of cocaine concealed in textile materials and local charms going to Sydney, Australia at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos. Its Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said the unraveling of the drug syndicate began on Tuesday 26th August 2025 after…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the recent summoning of the former Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) showed that the country is slipping into authoritarian rule under President Bola Tinubu. He added that the country cannot afford to return to an era marked by fear, silence, and impunity. Atiku in a statement issued Friday said the recent events in Kaduna, Katsina, and other areas highlight a troubling trend towards authoritarianism under the Tinubu administration. He noted that the summons of El-Rufai and leaders of the ADC in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the devolution of the ongoing voter registration to Ward level in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The electoral body also suspended online pre-registration in the nation’s capital. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Friday said the devolved registration would commence on Monday 29th September 2025 and end on Wednesday 8th October 2025. He stressed that the FCT Area Council election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 21st February 2026. The National commissioner added that the online and in-person registration would resume…
In a move to deepen cooperation in the blue economy sector, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Thursday received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Oyetola commended the long-standing bilateral relationship between Nigeria and China, describing it as mutually beneficial and pivotal to the economic growth of both nations. He noted that Nigeria, with its extensive coastline and rich maritime resources, is strategically positioned to become a hub for marine trade, logistics, and investment in Africa. Oyetola, while speaking highlighted Nigeria’s maritime endowments, stating that the country’s 853 kilometres of…
The Chairman, South South Development Commission (SSDC) Board, Hon. Chibudum Nwuche has said that the establishment of regional commissions would accelerate Nigeria’s development. He made this known on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the members of the board of the commission. The former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives recalled the critical role he played in the passage of the Niger Delta Development Commission Act, which was meant to catalyse the development of the Niger Delta region and to bring the needed succour to the menace of those regions. He said he believed that the SSDC…
The European Union (EU) has announced a €2 million Regreening Africa Project, to be anchored in Sokoto State, Nigeria as part of measures to tackle desertification and other impacts of global climate change. The five-year project, which targets 40,000 small holders farmers, women and youth in Wamakko and Wurno local government areas of Sokoto State, would be implemented by the CARE International Nigeria, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and CIFOR-ICRAF is expected to run between 2025 and 2029. The project launched on Wednesday in Abuja, aimed at strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers, restoring degraded lands to improve agricultural productivity, and…