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Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has alleged acts of vote buying by an unnamed opposition party in the Saturday, November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. Soludo, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), spoke to newsmen shortly after casting his vote alongside his wife at Ofiyi Square Polling Unit 002 in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state at about 1:25 p.m. He expressed optimism about his victory if the system is made to work in line with the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines.According to him, reports reaching him…

The 2025 Anambra State governorship election proceeded amid contrasting narratives from candidates and observers regarding the conduct of voters. Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, has accused the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) of engaging in “massive vote buying.” Ukachukwu cast his vote at approximately 11:45 a.m. at Umudiala 1, Polling Unit 011, Osumenyi Ward 2, Nnewi South Local Government Area, accompanied by his wife. He asserted that APGA was paying N15,000 for each vote and stated that the news of vote buying was widespread across the state. Despite the allegations, Ukachukwu expressed confidence in the…

Nigeria Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu is poised to take on a new challenge off the field, that of mentoring highly-rated Nigerian youngster Isaiah Chinedu, Soccernet.ng reports. Isaiah Chinedu has just completed a move to Czech champions Slavia Prague from Right2Win Sports Club, one of Nigeria’s fast-growing academies. Igoh Ogbu, who joined Slavia from Norwegian side Lillestrøm in 2023, has become an integral figure in the Czech club’s recent success. Nigeria and Slavia Prague defender Igoh Ogbu. Photo Credit: IMAGO Known for his commanding presence and uncompromising defending, the 25-year-old centre-back helped Slavia lift the Czech Cup in 2023 and…

Some residents and commercial vehicle operators in Awka and Onitsha, Anambra, defied the movement restriction order issued by the state police command on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the restriction was expected to take effect from midnight until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. It was also expected to affect all roads within the state, including interstate highways. However, NAN observed that commercial vehicles were operating freely in parts of Awna, the state capital, with commuters boarding them. The same situation was seen from Ogidi Local Government Area to Nkpor junction. NAN also noted the presence of security…

The tenth Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, at the weekend commended the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for leading the reconstruction of the ultramodern Imam Gambari Mosque in Ilorin, Kwara State. Gobir described the mosque, to be inaugurated on Tuesday, as a beacon of faith, unity, and heritage for the Emirate and Muslims at large, saying, “The event will mark the rebirth of a sacred structure deeply woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of Ilorin.” He hinged his commendations for Emir Sulu-Gambari, the chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers,…

XRP recovered 4.59% Friday to $2.3140 as spot ETF momentum intensified, with multiple issuers filing amended S-1s to bypass SEC delays from the ongoing government shutdown, which had earlier affected the bullish XRP price predictions. Canary Capital removed the delaying amendment language, potentially positioning for the November 13 launch. Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and 21Shares followed, racing for first-to-market advantage.The token trades 7.72% down for November following October’s 11.84% decline, leaving the price below the 50-day and 200-day EMAs as traders monitor death cross confirmation. Post-Swell volatility drove a 36% correction from $3.60 peaks.ETF Race Accelerates Through Shutdown LoopholeSEC Generic Listing…

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has decried vote buying in the ongoing Anambra State governorship election, alleging that votes are being bought for between ₦20,000 and ₦30,000. Obi, who spoke shortly after voting at about 11:50 a.m. at his Umudim/Akasi Ward, said the development was not good for the country’s democracy. He said, “My personal experience is that democracy is deteriorating in our country. Unfortunately, those who are the victims of bad governance seem to be fuelling it. I have been able to listen to people around me on what is happening…

Victor Osimhen got his Super Eagles debut under coach Gernot Rohr… Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has set a target of 30 goals for Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray this season, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been very impressive since joining Galatasaray last year. Recall that he first joined the club in a season-long loan last year. But in the recently-concluded summer transfer window, the deal was made permanent. This season, Osimhen has contributed three goals in eight Super Lig appearances for the Cimbom. However, where most of his goals have come have is in Europe. Galatasaray players with Victor Osimhen…

Member representing Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Peter Akpanke, has reaffirmed his confidence in the ability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to convincingly win the 2027 general election in Cross River State because of its impressive performance under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu in the last two years, saying that no political party poses a threat to the ruling party in Cross River State ahead of the 2027 elections. Akpanke stated this while speaking with journalists shortly after his arrival at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, on Friday. He said that no political…

In SummaryCountries with smaller populations and centralized education systems recorded the most balanced literacy levels between men and women.Nations that maintained long-term adult education programs now show sustained progress beyond basic schooling.Policy stability and education funding remain the most decisive factors in achieving literacy rates above 90%.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, November 7 – Across Africa, the link between education and national progress is clear. According to UNESCO and World Bank data, the average adult female literacy rate in Sub-Saharan Africa has risen from about 58% in the early 2000s to roughly 63% today, reflecting steady progress in education access and…