Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has stated that Nigeria has successfully tackled the longstanding issue of voter impersonation through the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System BVAS. He emphasised that the technology has transformed electoral accreditation by ensuring only genuine voters are recognised. Prof. Amupitan, represented by National Commissioner May Agbamuche Mbu, explained that BVAS now functions as a foolproof mechanism against identity theft, multiple voting and other electoral malpractices. According to him, “The BVAS device has become our frontline defence against identity fraud, ensuring that only the rightful eligible voter…
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The Trump administration has introduced a new accelerated visa system ahead of the 2026 World Cup, aiming to manage the huge influx of visitors expected for the tournament. Announced on Monday at the White House, the initiative is designed to speed up visa interview appointments for foreign fans who have already secured match tickets, but officials emphasized that faster processing does not translate to automatic entry into the United States. Under the new program, known as the Fifa prioritized appointment scheduling system, ticket holders will be moved to the front of the queue for visa interviews. However, secretary of state…
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has reacted to being left out of the final shortlist for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award, insisting that true recognition comes from performances on the field. Okoronkwo, who was widely tipped by fans and analysts to make the top three, took to Instagram to express gratitude and subtle disappointment following the announcement. In her post, Okoronkwo wrote, “I remain grateful for the support across Africa. CAF’s decision is noted, but my focus stays on the pitch, Recognition is earned not awarded. Awards don’t always reflect reality, but the pitch never lies.”…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation Fasan Yamma to go “all out” against the bandits who abducted students of Government Girls Secondary School, Maga in Kebbi State. Shaibu made the order on Tuesday during an assessment visit to Maga community, where he addressed troops and warned that bandits had developed a pattern of attacking soft targets. The Army Chief emphasized that such tactics must be countered with superior strategy, intelligence, and relentless operations. “You must continue day and night fighting. We must find these children,” Shaibu ordered. He urged troops to…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties in Osun State to conduct their primaries in accordance with the law ahead of the 2026 governorship election. Dr. Mutiu Agboke, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun, emphasized the importance of conducting party primaries in line with the law to reduce pre-election litigations. Agboke, in a statement by Olurode Musa, INEC Public Relations Officer, on Monday in Osogbo, appealed to all registered political parties in the state to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the Commission’s Guidelines and Regulations for the conduct of…
The people’s Democratic Party, PDP, May clash two factions on today, Tuesday at the National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza. The ongoing battle between the factions to gain control of the Secretariat. The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction and the expelled members of the party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike on Monday scheduled important meetings at the Secretariat. Wike Led Factions members who were expelled from the party recently had announced earlier an emergency meeting will be held at the national Secretariat The factional National Secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu announced the emergency meeting barely…
Yomi Oluyomi, Lagos state commissioner for Finance says the state has set a major milestone following the successful completion of the bookbuild for its latest bond issuance, which received an exceptional level of interest from investors. In a statement issued on Monday, Oluyomi disclosed that Lagos floated a N200 billion Conventional Bond alongside a N14.8 billion Green Bond, both of which increase subscription volumes far exceeding expectations. He Stated that the Conventional Bond, now the largest ever issued by a non-corporate sub-national entity in Nigeria, attracted a total of N308 billion in bids, representing a 54 per cent oversubscription. He…
On Monday, The Northern State Governors’ Forum has condemned the abduction of 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary school, GGCSS, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, and the killing of the school’s vice principal, Malaki Hassan Yakubu Makuku. The chairman and Governor of Gombe state,Muhammadu Yahaya reacting to the attack describes the assault as “Tragic senseless and totally unacceptable”. In a statement signed by it’s aied Ismaila Misilli, Yahaya stressed that the continued targeting of schools threatens the stability of the region and the nation’s educational future. On behalf of his colleagues, Yahaya commiserated with the Kebbi State government,…
The newly elected National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki SAN, of The People’s Democratic Party PDP and various party leaders are Currently at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Garki,Abuja to lodge a formal complaint against expelled senator, Samuel Anyanwu and FCT Minister,Nyesom Wike, among others. The development comes after the Muhammed Abdulrahman-led faction of the PDP backed by Wike had summoned an emergency National Executive Committee, NEC, and Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting for Tuesday. According to the notice issued by the expelled National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, in Abuja on Monday, the meeting will be held at the NEC Hall…
Ayodele Fayose, Former Ekiti state Governor has renewed hostility with former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo and Fayose, who have been in a long political rift were said to have settled their dispute recently. Obasanjo was at Fayose’s 65th birthday party in Lagos on Saturday, where the former president made some scathing remarks over the former governor’s abuses on his personality but said he had forgiven Fayose. However, in a ‘Thank You’ text message sent to Obasanjo as contained in a statement made accessible to reporters on Monday, by the Media Aide to the former president, Kehinde Akinyemi Fayose expressed anger…
Peter Ikpen Ilefa a popular public affairs analyst has promised to Mobilize Five million Nigerian for the re-election of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ahead of 2027 President election. In Abuja on Monday, Ilefa unveiled this in a press conference, He Stated “the rally is part of a nationwide mobilization effort to affirm Southern Nigeria Assistance for the president and to motivate him to chase a second term in 2027 Ilefa stated that he would Assemble stakeholders extending in all geopolitical zones to merge support for Tinubu’s re-election bid. According to him, the President’s achievements in infrastructure, economic reforms and security…
The Focus of FCT Police Command has been Acttracted to publications by an Instagram blogger, “Mazitundeednut,” alleging an attack on one Lt. Ahmed Yerima at NNPC junction in Kubwa area of the FCT. FCT Police Command Desire to state that these publications are false and grossly misleading. On 16th November 2025 at about 06:15 p.m., a Police patrol team, while conducting a routine stop-and-search operation at NNPC Junction along Kubwa Expressway, intercepted an ash-coloured Toyota Camry driven with a hidden Plate numbers and fully tinted windows. In line with standard operational procedure, officers approached the vehicle and kindly requested for…