The African Democratic Congress candidate in the Anambra governorship election, John Nwosu, has rejected the result of the poll, insisting that the outcome did not represent the true decision of the electorate. He described the process as a subversion of the people’s will and unworthy of a credible democratic exercise. The Independent National Electoral Commission announced Governor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance as the winner of the election with a total of 422,664 votes. Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress emerged second with 99,445 votes, while Nwosu finished in fifth position with 8,208 votes. In a…
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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has criticised Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi over his reported loss at his polling unit during the Anambra State governorship election, describing the outcome as a clear rejection of the Obidient movement. The party said the result showed that Obi’s political influence had been diminished in his own community. APC Lagos spokesperson Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Sunday, said the development was the strongest confirmation yet that the Obidient movement was “a political hologram bright on social media, empty in real life.” He said Obi’s loss in his…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have issued a joint directive clarifying how additional inflows into the Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) of retirees under the Retiree Life Annuity (RLA) option should be treated. According to the directive, if the additional inflow into a retiree’s RSA is less than ₦100,000, the amount can be paid directly into the retiree’s bank account, but only with prior approval from PenCom. The directive further explains that when additional inflows exceed ₦100,000, the retiree is required to purchase a premium from their RLA provider before the amount can be transferred…
Ali Modu Sheriff has denied accusations that he claimed Vice President Kashim Shettima was responsible for creating Boko Haram. In a statement issued by his media office, Sheriff described the report as false, malicious, and a dangerous piece of fake news aimed at undermining his contributions to peace and national development. Sheriff emphasized that he never granted an interview or made comments relating to the claims, and has instructed his legal team to identify and prosecute those responsible for spreading the misinformation. He warned that if the publication is not retracted, he will seek full legal redress. The statement urged…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has uploaded over 95% of results from the Anambra governorship election on its Result Viewing Portal. According to the commission’s portal, results from 5,472 polling units have been uploaded out of a total of 5,720 units across the 21 local government areas of Anambra State. The election has been described as largely peaceful, despite some reports of vote buying and minor malfunctions with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System. INEC has assured that the results will remain secure and verifiable throughout the process, emphasizing its commitment to delivering a credible and transparent election. The commission’s efforts…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Joe Igbokwe, has mocked the African Democratic Congress over its alleged absence in the ongoing governorship election in Anambra State. Igbokwe claimed that ADC was nowhere to be found in polling units and wards, saying the party will soon start shouting “rigging”. “Very soon they will start shouting Rigging, Rigging, Rigging. So that you know”, he wrote on his Facebook page. The Independent National Electoral Commission is conducting the gubernatorial election in Anambra to elect a governor for the next four years. ADC, APC, PDP, APGA, Labour Party, and other parties are participating…
An Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presiding officer, Blessing Egoigwe, fainted during the Anambra governorship election at polling unit 005 in Enugwu Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area. The incident occurred amid complaints from voters and confusion resulting from the malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The malfunctioning BVAS and difficulty in recognizing voters’ cards of newly registered voters caused the uproar. Over 470 voters were denied the right to cast their votes at Enugwu Ukwu Community ward 2 polling unit 005. Voters expressed frustration, with one saying, “My hope to vote for a candidate of my choice was…
Voting commenced across all 21 local government areas of Anambra State on Saturday, 8 November 2025, with over 2.8 million registered residents expected to participate in the off-cycle governorship election.
Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh has announced his intention to run for a sixth term in the country’s next presidential election, scheduled for April 2026. The 77-year-old leader, who has been in power since 1999, made the announcement after Djibouti’s parliament removed the presidential age limit, paving the way for Guelleh to seek re-election. “The new routes signal UNA’s transition from a domestic operator to a stronger West African player,” is not relevant here, instead, Guelleh said in a statement, “I have decided to run for a sixth term to continue serving the people of Djibouti.” According to reports, the…
United Nigeria Airlines UNA has launched direct commercial flights from Lagos to Accra and Abuja to Accra, as it names an aircraft after late Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings in recognition of his Pan African ideals, yesterday. The inaugural flight, NUA 0590, is scheduled to depart Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 10:35 a.m. on November 10, 2025, and arrive at Kotoka International Airport, Accra. Speaking on the development, the Chairman of UNA, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo said, “the new routes signal UNA’s transition from a domestic operator to a stronger West African player.” According to him, the airline is aiming…
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to work harder to convince Nigerians that the electoral body can conduct free and credible elections in the future. In a statement released yesterday, the group noted that the series of rulings delivered by the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal after the 2023 general elections had, to a large extent, vindicated INEC. It said the outcome of the litigations showed that the polls were largely credible and reflected the will of the people. “All the judgements delivered so…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday evening received President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The official reception saw President Bio arrive with his delegation, where he was welcomed by the Presidential Guards and senior aides of the Nigerian government. The visit Underscored the strong diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Sierra Leone. The two leaders held extensive bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation across various sectors. Key areas of focus included trade, agriculture, security, and regional development. Both presidents reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration for the benefit of their nations and the West African region.…