Month: August 2025

Jonathan demands credible INEC chairman selection, decries defections

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$49 Billion Didnt Go Missing Under My Watch - Ex-President Jonathan Speaks

Nigeria’s election system needs immediate revisions, according to former President Goodluck Jonathan, who specifically cited the rising tendency of political defections and the appointment process for the chairman of the Independent National election Commission. Speaking through Ann Iyonu, Executive Director of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, at the National Action Plan for Electoral Reform Dialogue hosted by the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Jonathan acknowledged the progress made since the return to democratic rule in 1999 but emphasized the electoral system’s enduring problems. Since returning to democratic governance, Nigeria…

APC opens up 2027 presidential ticket to other aspirants, challenging Tinubu.

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2027 Election: APC Responsible For Divisions, Crisis Within Opposition Parties – NNPP Alleges

Despite President Bola Tinubu’s broad support for a second term, the All Progressives Congress has made it clear that other party members who are interested in running for president are still allowed to run for the party’s ticket in the 2027 primary. During an interview with reporters at the APC’s national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, Sulaiman Argungu, the party’s national organizing secretary, made this claim. He reiterated that Tinubu’s re-election bid had been approved by the party’s leadership, which included the National Working Committee, the Progressives Governors Forum under…

CBN Mandates Geo-tagging for All PoS Terminals in Nigeria

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In an effort to reduce fraud and improve control of digital payments, the Central Bank of Nigeria has mandated that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals in the nation be geo-tagged within 60 days. The goal of this project is to guarantee the security of transactions and the traceability of all PoS terminals. In a statement dated August 26, 2025, which our correspondent was able to receive, the CBN stated that non-compliant devices would be terminated and that terminals operating outside of their registered area would be highlighted. For precise…

Ex-Governor’s Aide: Alaafin Lacks Authority Outside Oyo

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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has come under fire from Doyin Odebowale, a former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties to the late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, for demanding that the Ooni of Ife withdraw a chieftaincy title that was recently granted to a businessman from Ibadan. In an interview with Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, Odebowale made the case that traditional leaders are not constitutionally superior to elected officials at the local government level and only have power within their domain. Roles are misunderstood…

NAHCON Unveils New Digital Hajj Savings Scheme

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A new online platform for the Hajj Savings Scheme for prospective pilgrims will be unveiled by the Alternative Bank and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria. This was revealed by NAHCON in a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja by Malam Kabir Muhammad, its information officer. According to Muhammad, the portal would enable prospective pilgrims to open and maintain their accounts with the Hajj Savings Scheme straight from their computers, cellphones, and tablets. He claims that the action is intended to increase the scheme’s nationwide scope and streamline access to…

Northern CAN Calls on Nigerians to Get Their PVCs

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In the Federal Capital Territory and the 19 Northern states, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to actively participate in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) campaign. Voter registration is still the first step for residents who are determined to have their opinions heard in governance, according to a statement released on Wednesday by Northern CAN Chairman Rev. John Joseph Hayab. “Our votes count. If votes were useless, no one would attempt to buy them. Nigerians should understand that the real power…

Police Foils Kidnap Operation, Rescues 16 Along Benin-Lagos Road

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In a series of well-coordinated operations along the Benin–Lagos and Benin–Akure routes, the Edo State Police Command has rescued 16 abducted victims. In a statement released on Wednesday, Moses Yamu, the police public relations officer, acknowledged the development and said the operations came after separate occurrences on August 23, 2025, when armed kidnappers barricaded parts of the roadways and kidnapped multiple travelers. The statement claims that tactical teams, local vigilantes, hunters, and Iguobazuwa and Ekiadolor Divisions quickly mobilized in response to distress calls. To find the kidnappers and rescue the…

After Five-Year Break, Tiwa Savage Is Back with a New Album

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On August 29, Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage will release her new album, This One Is Personal, marking her much anticipated comeback to the music industry. Her five-year break from significant releases is over with this, her first full-length project since 2020’s Celia. Savage said on Tuesday on her X account that the 13-track album, which has a very personal Afrobeats vibe, addresses themes of suffering, development, and resiliency. The project, which was recorded in Nashville, London, and Lagos, includes a few collaborations, such as rising artist Taves and UK…

Super Eagles Goalkeeper Nwabali Injured, Doubtful for World Cup Qualifiers

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First-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s injury while playing for Chippa United has severely hampered Nigeria’s preparations for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers. During the first half of Tuesday’s league game against Richards Bay, the 29-year-old was carried out on a stretcher, clearly in pain after collapsing. As Chippa United’s medical staff continues to evaluate his condition, it is yet unknown how serious the injury is. Nigeria is concerned about the timing, though, as Nwabali is anticipated to be crucial in the qualifiers against South Africa and Rwanda next month. With 21…

Over 6,300 Athletes to Compete in 9th National Youth Games in Delta

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The 9th National Youth Games, which will take place in Asaba from August 29 to September 6, will bring together no fewer than 6,382 athletes and officials. The National Sports Commission organized the Games with the goal of fostering grassroots athletics and identifying the next wave of Nigerian champions. The verified figure was obtained when participants from all 36 of the federation’s states completed the Digital Registration Management (DRM) process. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the NYG has developed into a significant athletic occasion that promotes unity…