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Party punctures allegation, says claim won’t stop convention National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over an alleged forgery and cloning of his signature.  However, The Guardian checks revealed that contrary to Anyanwu’s claims, he co-signed the letter to INEC with the PDP National Chairman, Umar Damagum. In three separate letters dated October 15, 2025, Anyanwu raised the alarm over a letter purportedly addressed to INEC and bearing his “forged signature” in relation to the PDP’s 2025 elective national convention. He…

Kano State has taken another bold step in its digital transformation journey as the Kano State Information Technology Development Agency (KASITDA) secured $50,000 worth of cloud credits for top-performing startups at the HEAT Hackathon 2025. The groundbreaking event — the first of its kind in Kano’s history — was held under the Digital Transformation Agenda of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, demonstrating his administration’s commitment to building a vibrant innovation ecosystem that empowers youth and drives economic growth through technology. The hackathon brought together 36 teams of innovators and over 150 participants to develop practical, technology-driven solutions for the state’s priority…

Manchester United broke Liverpool’s heart with their late-minute goal to secure a 2-1 victory at the Anfield stadium… Nigerian Afrobeats star Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, known professionally as Adekunle Gold, has sparked hilarious reactions on social media, Soccernet.ng reports.  His comment comes after Manchester United’s back-to-back victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, which he linked to the release of his latest album, Fuji. The award-winning singer took to his official X (formerly Twitter) page on Sunday evening after Manchester United’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield and wrote: “Since FUJI drop, Man Utd don dey play better. Claarrkk itt.” Since FUJI…

• Demands Constitutional amendment to guarantee ballot sanctity• Kaduna now 95% APC, governor declares African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to comments by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, that “key ADC figures” would join the party soon, asserting that defections will not save the ruling party in 2027. It, therefore, called for urgent amendments to the 1999 Constitution and the 2022 Electoral Act to ensure sanctity of the ballot, citing concerns over the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the appointment of Supreme Court Justices. With the defection of four Kaduna House of Assembly…

The Presidential Coalition Committee (PCC), Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged its members and eligible residents to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that “without a PVC, you have no say.” This coincided with a plea by Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, that Nigerian youth take the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise seriously, describing the voter card as essential for political participation and national development. PCC’s call was made on Saturday at the Police College Grounds, Ikeja, where over 40,000 street captains were inaugurated…

• Herdsmen attacks crippling education in Benue, group warns• Tinubu pledges stronger action against banditry, criminality The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has expressed concern over the increasing wave of killings in the region, particularly the recent attack in Plateau State, which left 13 members of the Berom ethnic nationality dead. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Spokesperson, Luka Binniyat, the Forum described the violence as a “horrifying and escalating campaign of extermination” against indigenous ethnic nationalities of the Middle Belt. Binniyat condemned the massacre in Rachas village, Heipang District of Barkin Ladi Local Council, Plateau State, saying: “What…

…INEC set for mock accreditation, police promise maximum security Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed confidence in securing victory in the November 8, 2025, governorship election, citing the massive grassroots support across the state. However, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), John Nwosu, challenged the donation of funds to the governor by various communities.Describing the development as deeply troubling, Nwosu said the donations breach electoral laws. Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the date for the voters’ Mock Accreditation Exercise in select polling units across the three senatorial districts of the state. With the development, the…

Former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Lt. General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd), will deliver the keynote lecture at the 7th Annual Lecture of the Just Friends Club of Nigeria (JFCN), scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Bolingo Hotel, Abuja. The lecture, titled “Nigeria’s Security Challenges and the Quest for National Cohesion: A New Paradigm for Internal Security Architecture and Governance”, is billed to begin at 10:00 a.m. It comes amid heightened concern over Nigeria’s internal security crisis and the search for lasting solutions to terrorism, communal conflict, and organised crime. The Chairman of the event is…

Paul Onuachu scored in Trabzonspor’s victory over Rizespor on Saturday… Former Turkey international Sinan Engin believes that Paul Onuachu would have been a better signing for Besiktas than Tammy Abraham, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu has been on fire since his summer transfer from the English side Southampton to Trabzonspor. He has contributed seven goals in nine appearances for the Black Sea Storm. And whenever he has scored, his team has gotten at least a draw. Paul Onuachu wins goal of the month for August. (Photo credit: Trabzonspor X) ​Trabzonspor currently sit second in the league, five points behind Galatasaray. They look…

Ohanaeze Ndigbo chieftain and former President-General of Aka Ikenga, Goddy Uwazurike, in this interview with LAWRENCE NJOKU, among others, speaks on issues concerning Ndi Igbo’s apathy to the electoral process, new registration and Igbos joining national agencies like the police. He blames the perennial misunderstanding on misinformation that is still fueled by poor leadership and held to heart by many young Igbos. The statistics of registered voters released by INEC show that the South-East has the lowest number. Why has the zone continued to lag behind on issues that should benefit it?I will give you a straightforward answer. Registration, obtaining…