By Favour Momodu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 1,228,648 Nigerians have successfully completed their voter registration under Phase II of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as of February 13, 2026. In its Week Six update shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, the commission revealed that […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized plans to deploy 3,345 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), confirmed that the technology will be used across all 2,822 polling […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has reportedly transferred Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir Zaria, a prominent Islamic cleric, to the Department of State Services (DSS). The move comes amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sheikh Zaria, the National Vice President of Fityanul […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The EFCC’s Kano office has summoned senior officials of Jigawa Savings and Loans Bank. The probe targets alleged financial misconduct and administrative lapses within the state-owned institution. Managing Director Babandi Isa Gumel and his team appeared for questioning on Wednesday. They were asked to clarify specific financial transactions currently […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a nine-minute call on February 18, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties. The leaders focused on modernizing Nigeria’s infrastructure, specifically targeting the power, security, and railway sectors. A major focus was the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), aimed at fixing Nigeria’s fragile […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa From 1988 to 1991, Lagos Military Governor, Raji Rasaki earned the nickname “The Bulldozer” for his aggressive urban clearing. His administration flattened major hubs like Balogun and Alaba markets, causing massive financial losses for traders who claimed they never received official quit notices. The government also targeted the press, shutting […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The transformation of Lagos began with a shift towards Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), birthing landmarks like the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Eko Atlantic, and the Lekki Concession Company. These projects turned the Lekki corridor into a global real estate haven and secured the site for the world’s largest U.S. Consulate. This strategic […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Fourteen Igede passengers kidnapped along the Utonkon–Okpokwu axis in Benue have regained their freedom. The victims were part of a 16-person group traveling to the South-West when they were ambushed by gunmen on February 9. The abduction began in tragedy as gunmen opened fire when the driver refused to […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa In 2013, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) urged the Federal Government to adopt electronic voting for the 2015 polls. The party argued this was the only way to “ensure the integrity of its elections and hand over the elections back to Nigerians instead of the judiciary.” The ACN maintained […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Sokoto State Government has gifted 259 Qur’anic memorisers motorcycles and ₦178 million in financial aid. The rewards were presented during a graduation ceremony at Giginya Memorial Stadium to celebrate the students’ academic and spiritual success. Governor Ahmed Aliyu hailed the achievement as a rare feat that brings pride […]
