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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed progress in the ongoing registration of new political parties, revealing that eight of the 14 pre-qualified associations have successfully completed the submission of all required documents. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja after the Commission’s regular meeting. According to him, the associations that met the October 18, 2025 deadline for document submission are: All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA), Abundance Social Party (ASP), African Alliance Party (AAP), Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Green…

Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure a second term in office in 2027, citing his administration’s achievements over the past two years as a strong motivation for Nigerians to re-elect him. Aliyu made the statement on Thursday at the Government House in Katsina during the Northwest Zone Town Hall Meeting on the amendment of the All Progressives Congress (APC) constitution. Represented by his deputy, Idris Mohammed Gobir, the governor said President Tinubu’s performance was being recognized both locally and internationally, noting that “by 2027, God willing, President Bola Tinubu will be…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence in winning the August 8, 2026, governorship election, declaring that his popularity and performance will guarantee his re-election. Speaking with journalists on Thursday after his screening at the National Campaign Organisation Committee (NCOC) Secretariat in Maitama, Abuja, Adeleke said he had performed “wonderfully well” and was confident that the people of Osun would return him for a second term. The governor, who was screened and cleared by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the party’s Legacy House in Abuja ahead of the 2026 primary election, said his achievements in…

Nigerian international Calvin Bassey may be preparing for a major move in his career, if the words of his Fulham teammate Kenny Tete are anything to go by, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Leicester City defender, who joined Fulham from Ajax for €22.5 million in 2023, has steadily rebuilt his reputation after a turbulent spell in the Netherlands. Speaking to Voetbal Primeur, Tete revealed his belief that the Super Eagles defender’s current club is only a stepping stone to greater things. Nigeria Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey. Photo Credit: NFF Comms “He’s a tank, a fighter,” said Tete. …

More than 10 staff members of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are currently facing prosecution over allegations of corruption. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this at the ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in Abuja. Oloyede said the board has made workers’ welfare a central pillar of its operations, noting that a motivated and disciplined workforce is the most valuable asset of any organisation. “Though we strive to promote and enhance the welfare of our staff, we maintain strict discipline. Currently, more than 10…

The Senate has confirmed Bernard Doro as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following a brief screening session that lasted less than 30 minutes. Doro, who becomes the third ministerial nominee from Plateau State, used the opportunity to outline his vision for fostering an inclusive humanitarian ecosystem in the country. He promised to create a humanitarian ecosystem that is inclusive, guided by impartiality and independence. Doro told lawmakers during his appearance that he will create synergy between security agencies to better target the individuals affected by crises, which he notes is always a challenge. He believes technology can…

Five members of the House of Representatives from Enugu State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Five members of the House of Representatives from Enugu State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the outstanding performance and visionary leadership of Governor Peter Mbah as their reason for the move. The lawmakers announced their defection in separate letters read during Thursday’s plenary session presided over by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. Their decision brings to eight the total number of Enugu federal lawmakers who have joined the…

A late-night fire outbreak on Thursday destroyed a commercial Mazda bus laden with petroleum products in Ibadan, but it was swiftly contained by operatives of the Oyo State Fire Services, preventing what could have been a major disaster. According to an official report, the fire incident occurred at exactly 12:59 a.m. and was first reported by a passerby, one Mr. Azeez Toheeb. The burning vehicle, an 18-passenger Mazda bus loaded with Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in jerrycans, reportedly belonged to a communications company. Upon arrival at the scene, located in front of a shopping complex, officers of the Oyo State…

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced it will suspend new user registrations in Japan starting October 31 as the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) prepares to roll out tighter oversight of the crypto sector.In a statement on Wednesday, the exchange said the suspension is part of its “proactive approach” to comply with Japan’s evolving regulatory framework for digital assets.Bybit Hits Pause in Japan — Compliance Move or Caution Signal?According to the exchange, the move will take effect from 12 p.m. UTC on October 31, halting new account sign-ups from Japanese residents and nationals.“It has always been…

Janet Ogundepo   Despite renewed awareness campaigns each October, Emeritus Professor of Radiology, Ifeoma Okoye, says Nigeria continues to lose thousands of lives to cancers that could have been treated if only they were detected earlier. In a statement sent to PUNCH Healthwise titled “Why October Matters: Early Detection Can Rewrite Nigeria’s Cancer Story,” Okoye described the country’s late-diagnosis crisis as a “heartbreaking paradox.” She stated that a philanthropic fund once earmarked money for early-stage cancer treatment, but few Nigerians qualified because most patients only presented at advanced stages. “The offer was real; the money was ready. But there was…