By Ismaeel Aleem The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 1,379,342 Nigerians completed online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise within just one week, between 18 and 24 August 2025. The milestone coincides with the official commencement of in-person registration today, 25 August, across INEC’s 811 state and local government offices nationwide. In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the…

The Primate of the Church of the Lord Worldwide, Dr. Rufus Ositelu, has stressed the essence of regional and community policing as steps to ensuring peace and security in the country. Ositelu called on the government to strengthen intelligence gathering and security institutions during the 2025 and 89th edition of the annual Tabieorar programme themed “Marvellous God” held on August 22, in Ogere-Remo, Ogun State. According to him, this sacred…

The Benue State House of Assembly has firmly denied claims that Governor Hyacinth Alia played any role in the recent resignation of Speaker Aondona Dajoh, stressing that the move was based solely on personal principle and not the result of political interference. Speaking during an appearance on The Morning Brief, a Channels Television programme, Assembly spokesperson Elias Audu stated that the lawmakers of the Benue Assembly are “independent-minded” and cannot…

The Director of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) in Ekiti State, Engr. Simon Adeniran Adeniyi, has addressed the persistent concerns surrounding the deteriorating state of federal roads in the state, attributing the delays in maintenance to the ongoing rainy season and funding challenges. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti, Engr. Adeniyi explained that the heavy and consistent rains have rendered it nearly impossible to carry out any meaningful maintenance work. “The rainy…

Prominent constitutional lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to resign if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu refuses to heed his legal advice. Ozekhome made the call in reaction to the Federal Government’s decision to withhold funds meant for local governments in Osun State, describing the move as a politically motivated action that undermines democracy. According to him,…

The head of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has stated that residents in many rural areas willingly pay high electricity tariffs, in some cases, exceeding the rates charged to “Band A” customers, to receive consistent power. During an interview on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief”, Aliyu noted that some rural communities are paying as much as ₦250 to ₦280 per kilowatt-hour, a price he attributed to the overall…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has extended heartfelt congratulations to Honourable Alfred Aondover Emberga, the newly elected Speaker of the 10th Benue State House of Assembly (BSHA).

At his hotel, President Tinubu was welcomed by Nigerian ministers, heads of government agencies, and private sector representatives, who will participate in bilateral talks and the signing of Memoranda of Understanding.

The Yoruba Leaders of Thought (Egbe Ilosiwaju Yoruba) have called for an immediate end to the ongoing rift between two of Yorubaland’s foremost traditional rulers — the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade. Tensions between the monarchs resurfaced last week after the Alaafin publicly criticised the Ooni over the chieftaincy title conferred on prominent businessman Dotun Sanusi, a move the Alaafin reportedly…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised serious concern over the alarming number of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Kano State, revealing that more than 360,000 cards remain abandoned in its custody. This was disclosed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kano, Ambassador Abdu Zango, on Saturday during a meeting with a newly inaugurated committee set up by the state government to drive voter education and awareness.…

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has sparked controversy by describing Nigeria’s local government councils as mere “ATMs” for state governors, and calling for their outright scrapping. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page, Garba criticised the structure of local governments in the country, claiming they serve no real purpose other than functioning as “paper-only, money-sharing third-tier government institutions” under the influence of state…

The Nigeria Police Force has repatriated a notorious Chinese fugitive, Dai Qisheng, in what officials have described as a landmark international security operation. This was disclosed in a statement shared on Sunday by the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Mr Qisheng, a gang leader from Guizhou Province, wanted for organising and directing violent criminal activities, fled China in 2024 after the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County issued an arrest warrant.…