The Osun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, in preparation for the 2026 governorship election in the state. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Mutiu Agboke, made the announcement on Monday during a strategic meeting with Electoral Officers (EOs) in Osogbo. The meeting was held as part of efforts to evaluate readiness for the…

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), calling it senseless and unjust. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on July 6, 2025, Obi questioned the rationale behind keeping Kanu in custody, especially over what he described as non-violent offences. “Why is he still being held? It doesn’t make sense to…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to publish the long-delayed forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and prosecute those allegedly obstructing its release. In a letter dated 5 July 2025 and signed by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP called on Tinubu to instruct the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and anti-corruption agencies to act swiftly on the…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that Nigeria was in a near-collapse state before President Bola Tinubu came into power. Speaking during a thanksgiving service at St. James’ Anglican Church in Asokoro, Abuja, on Sunday, Wike praised Tinubu’s leadership for making tough but necessary decisions to revive the country. “The country was dead. It takes hard decisions to bring it back to life. We know…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, joined his ancestors at the age of 90. The monarch, who succeeded the late Oba Lekan Balogun, died early Monday morning (today) during the ongoing 90th birthday and first-anniversary coronation celebrations. Oba Olakulehin’s demise comes just two days after he marked his 90th birthday. The late Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, was birth on July 5, 1935. He was officially presented with the staff of…

President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive review of the current global governance structure, as well as reforms in the financial and healthcare systems, to promote greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. At the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, yesterday, Mr Tinubu highlighted the urgent need to address environmental degradation, the climate crisis, and global healthcare inequalities. He noted…

Abuja — The World Bank has appointed Dr. Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective July 1, marking a key leadership change in one of the institution’s largest African portfolios. Verghis, an Indian national, succeeds Dr. Ndiame Diop, who has moved to a new role within the organisation. The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued by the World Bank on Friday. With more than 20 years…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has discredited a fraudulent press release currently circulating on social media, which falsely claims the Service has released a shortlist for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled for July 2025 as part of its ongoing recruitment exercise. In a statement issued on Sunday by Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS described the document as fake, misleading, and not authorised…

The deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have paid glowing tributes to the late elder statesman and renowned industrialist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, describing him as a national treasure and a rare gem whose contributions to Nigeria’s development will be remembered for generations. Bayero made his remarks on Sunday shortly after returning from Madinah, Saudi Arabia, where he had led funeral prayers for…

Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has urged stakeholders to unite and provide greater support to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to effectively address the ongoing challenges facing the Niger Delta region. Governor Aiyedatiwa praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its commitment to the development of the Niger Delta, highlighting the government’s efforts to ensure the NDDC receives the necessary backing to fulfil its mandate. He made these…

As the African Democratic Congress (ADC) positions itself as a major opposition force for the 2027 presidential election, Nigerians voice their preferences on who should carry the party’s flag. On Friday, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition was officially launched in Abuja, positioning itself as a political force with the stated aim of challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The coalition brings together several prominent political…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State will, on Monday, swear in Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye as the substantive Chief Judge of the state. This was announced in a statement signed by Olayinka Oyebode, Special Adviser on Media to the governor. On Thursday, the state House of Assembly confirmed Mr Ogunmoye as the substantive Chief Judge. Mr Ogunmoye had been acting as the Chief Judge of the state since November 2024. READ…