The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 6.8 million Nigerians have completed voter registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. As of October 5, a total of 6.85 million Nigerians had registered, with 1,216,048 completing their registration physically. The registration process saw a significant participation of youths, with 897,676 registrations coming from individuals aged 18 to 34. Students also made up a substantial portion, with 424,126 completed registrations in Week 6. According to INEC, 4,689,637 of the pre-online registrations were youths between the ages of 18 and 34, while 1,728,384 were students. The commission reported…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The Osun State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria has expressed disappointment with the attitude of the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Adepele Ojo, towards the ongoing strike. JUSUN Chairman, Idris Adeniyan, criticized the Chief Judge’s response to the strike, saying her abrupt departure from the state on the day the strike commenced without any effort to resolve the issue is discouraging. The strike, which has entered its third week, was triggered by the union’s demands for promotions for staff members for 2024 and 2025, as well as access to capacity-building programs at the National Judicial Institute. Adeniyan commended…
The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, is embroiled in a certificate forgery scandal. His spokesperson, Robert Ngwu, has accused the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), of playing politics with Nnaji’s certificate. This comes after the UNN management disowned the Bachelor of Science degree certificate Nnaji submitted to the Senate during his screening in 2023. Nnaji’s certificate controversy began when the UNN management revealed that he did not complete his studies and was never awarded a degree. Ngwu claims the university is tampering with Nnaji’s files, alleging that the Vice Chancellor is a card-carrying member of the…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of a N200 billion intervention fund to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers in Nigeria. The fund is designed to help these businesses overcome structural challenges and enhance their competitiveness. This was disclosed at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, where Vice President Kashim Shettima represented the President. The N200 billion intervention fund aims to boost the competitiveness of MSMEs and manufacturers, addressing longstanding structural challenges hindering productivity. According to Tinubu, the fund is part of the government’s efforts to improve financial inclusion, empowering small businesses and stimulating community…
The Osun Amotekun Commander, Adekunle Omoyele, has narrowly escaped an assassination attempt after being ambushed by gunmen in Osogbo on Monday night. The incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on Ikirun Road, opposite Charity Hotel, Osogbo, where Omoyele’s vehicle was riddled with bullets. Omoyele was driving home alone after official work when the gunmen opened fire on him. He sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed medical facility under protective watch. According to the spokesperson for the Amotekun Corps, Abass Yusuf, the commander’s condition is said to be stable. “It is deeply troubling that Amotekun commander…
The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has suspended its State Secretary, Hon. Sa’idu Adamu, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, will last for one month pending the outcome of investigations and subsequent decisions of the party. The decision was reached during a meeting of the State Working Committee held at the party’s secretariat in Kaduna on Monday, October 6, 2025. According to a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Maria Dogo, the action aligns with the provisions of Articles 58(1)(h) and 57(3) of the PDP Constitution. During…
The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Adewale, has ordered a crackdown on uncompleted buildings and suspected criminal hideouts in Abuja. This directive aims to tackle rising security concerns, including robbery, abduction, and car theft, which have been linked to abandoned and ongoing construction sites. The police commissioner has directed all Divisional Police Officers to intensify patrols and conduct thorough raids on uncompleted buildings and suspected hideouts across the city. “The directive, which takes immediate effect, forms part of proactive measures to prevent criminals from using abandoned or ongoing construction sites as hideouts or operational bases,” said the…
California has taken a significant step to regulate the volume of TV commercials. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that prohibits commercials from being louder than the programs they interrupt. This move aims to address the long-standing complaint of viewers being startled by excessively loud advertisements. The new law requires commercials to maintain the same volume level as the content they are accompanying. This means that viewers will no longer have to endure jarring volume changes while watching their favorite shows or documentaries. “We heard Californians loud and clear, and what’s clear is that they don’t want commercials…
Dangote Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of its cooking gas, decreasing it from N810 per kilogram to N760 per kilogram. This move is part of the refinery’s strategic effort to reshape the market and pressure competitors to lower their prices. The refinery’s price cut has made it the most affordable option in the local market, with its LPG rate significantly lower than its competitors. The price difference is part of a strategic move by Dangote Refinery to regulate pricing at depots and combat unwarranted price increases that have historically disrupted the LPG market. “Dangote’s post-maintenance price cut shows intent,…
The Nigerian Senate is set to debate a motion addressing allegations of systematic genocide against Christians in the country. The motion, sponsored by Senator Ali Ndume and co-sponsored by Senators Sani Musa, Aliyu Wamakko, and Ibrahim Bomai, aims to correct what they describe as “dangerous misrepresentations of the country’s security challenges as a campaign of Christian genocide”. The motion urges the federal government to adopt a data-driven approach to public communication, providing accurate casualty figures and contextual reports to counter misinformation. The senators argue that the narrative of Christian genocide in Nigeria is a misconception that needs to be addressed,…
The World Bank has upgraded its growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 3.8% this year, driven by stable prices and policy easing. According to the bank, the region’s robust economic performance is attributed to countries such as Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Ivory Coast. The region’s growth is expected to accelerate to 4.4% in the next two years, slightly up from its initial forecast of 4.3%. Median inflation in the region has dropped to less than 4%, with many currencies stabilizing against the US dollar. This decline in inflation has allowed for interest rate cuts, boosting private consumption and investment. Nigeria’s economy…
The African Development Bank has agreed to provide Nigeria with a $500 million budget support loan this year as part of a $1 billion program aimed at strengthening fiscal and economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Nigeria’s Executive Director at the AfDB, Bode Oyetunde, confirmed the development on Monday during the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja. The loan is part of a two-year, $1 billion budget support initiative designed to bolster Nigeria’s fiscal resilience and accelerate policy reforms in key economic sectors. The AfDB’s decision to provide the loan is in recognition of Nigeria’s “bold and aggressive macroeconomic reforms”…