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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, says the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has effectively ended the longstanding problem of identity theft and voter impersonation in Nigeria’s elections. He made the declaration while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria…

The marriage between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her husband, billionaire politician Senator Ned Nwoko, has entered a turbulent phase, with both parties issuing conflicting claims that have dominated social media discussions. Once celebrated as a high-profile union following their marriage in 2019, the relationship is now at the center…

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on citizens to remain calm following the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and comments suggesting a possible military intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump. Idris made the appeal on Monday during a courtesy visit to…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over alleged conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257. The anti-graft agency made the announcement in a notice posted on its official X handle on Monday. According…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to property owners in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse districts to pay a ₦5 million penalty for violating approved land use purposes. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and…

The Federal Government has handed over consultancy services for the establishment and strengthening of Water Users Associations (WUAs) within the Gari Irrigation Project to OMADAC Engineering Limited, signalling a new phase aimed at improving irrigation management and boosting food production in Kano and Jigawa States. The handover ceremony, held at…

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has commenced routine maintenance at its 430-megawatt (MW) Geregu Power Plant in Kogi State as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve electricity generation. Mr. Emmanuel Ojor, Head of Corporate Communications and External Relations at NDPHC, said in a statement…

The organisers of Cycling Kano 2025, a major sporting event designed to promote healthy living, tourism, and youth engagement in Northern Nigeria, have announced the commencement of online registration for athletes across the country and beyond. ‎The event, scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Kano State, is jointly organised…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its ongoing efforts to stabilise the economy, restore price stability, and strengthen public confidence amid current fiscal challenges. In a communiqué issued at the end of its fifth meeting recently held  in Abuja, the Forum said…

In an effort to enhance bilateral cooperation and technical exchange, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola, on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for bilateral technical cooperation. The agreement, which was signed …