The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports suggesting that a date has been set for the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and the replacement of lost Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs). In a statement issued on Tuesday, Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, clarified that no official date has been announced for these activities. A circulating report had claimed that INEC would resume voter registration and PVC replacement on May 27, 2025. However, the Commission urged the public to disregard the misinformation and rely only on official announcements for accurate details. “The Commission’s attention…
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The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdul-Azeez Adediran, also known as Jandor, has stated that the party has given up on itself due to ongoing internal crises. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Tuesday, Jandor, who resigned from the PDP on Monday, pointed to the leadership crisis at the party’s national headquarters as a key reason for his departure. He criticized the party’s instability, particularly under the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, who has faced backlash from party members following the exit of Iyorchia Ayu. The crisis has deepened over a dispute…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested nine individuals suspected of internet fraud in Abuja. In a statement on Tuesday, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed that the arrests took place at Sunnyville Estate in Lokogoma and Open Heaven Estate in Dawaki. During the operation, officials recovered various items linked to fraudulent activities, including four luxury cars, laptops, iPads, and mobile phones. “The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the two locations in the Federal Capital Territory,” the statement read. The EFCC stated that the suspects will face prosecution upon the conclusion…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, over allegations of a N700 billion fraud. Emmanuel, who governed the state from 2015 to 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday following an invitation from the anti-graft agency. A source within the EFCC, who spoke anonymously, confirmed that Emmanuel was taken into custody after responding to the agency’s summons. The investigation stems from allegations of money laundering, fund diversion, and financial misappropriation. The case was reportedly triggered by a petition from the Network Against Corruption and…
At least 16 people lost their lives in a tragic accident on Tuesday when a Mazda bus caught fire at the Buhari Estate axis of the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) spokesperson in Ogun State, Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident, stating that the crash occurred around 1:00 p.m. and involved a Mazda bus with registration number KJA 949 YJ. According to Okpe, the fire was triggered by an explosion from a gas cylinder inside the vehicle. A total of 21 people were involved in the accident, with 16 fatalities and three others sustaining injuries. “The victims were…
Operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State, have transferred a 43-year-old woman, Damilola Clement, to the police after she allegedly struck her nine-year-old son on the head with a pestle. Adewale Adeleye, the Head of Communications for Amotekun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the incident occurred at the suspect’s residence in Efon-Alaaye. Clement, who hails from Akure in Ondo State, was said to have attacked her son following a disagreement over an undisclosed matter. Reports indicate that she admitted to the act, claiming it was a form of punishment for the child’s repeated misconduct.…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has imposed a ban on protests and other gatherings within court premises, effective immediately. This directive was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, in Makurdi. The statement clarified that only local election petition tribunals would be permitted to continue their proceedings, given the urgency of their cases. Governor Alia pointed out that courts in the state have been closed since December 6, 2024, due to the ongoing strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). “As a result, individuals and groups are prohibited from conducting…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation following a comprehensive selection process. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced that the appointment will take effect on March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, is set to retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was initially identified as a potential successor in December 2024. His selection followed a rigorous and merit-driven process, during which a committee evaluated senior accounting officials in the Federal Civil Service. Candidates underwent three stages of assessment, including a written test, an ICT proficiency examination, and oral interviews. The selection process underscores…
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kuje, Abuja, has dismissed a case of alleged conspiracy and theft involving three men due to the absence of both the complainant and the defendants. The police had arraigned Ameer Hassan, 21, Bashiru Halidu, 27, and Abubakar Shehu, 26, all residents of Wuse Zone 1, Abuja, on charges of criminal conspiracy and theft. However, they had pleaded not guilty during their initial court appearance. Magistrate Abu Sa’id struck out the case, citing a lack of interest from the complainant and the failure of both parties to appear in court. “This case is hereby dismissed, and…
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its ban on corporal punishment in public schools, emphasizing NJ counseling as a more effective approach to discipline. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, reaffirmed the policy in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. He stressed that flogging students for misbehavior remains strictly prohibited to prevent injuries or fatal incidents. “There is a policy in Lagos and other parts of the country prohibiting corporal punishment in schools,” Alli-Balogun stated. “Instead of flogging, we have adopted counseling as a corrective measure.” He explained that minor disciplinary actions,…