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Nigeria’s newly confirmed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has pledged to build a people-focused, technology-driven electoral system that leaves “no voter behind.” He said the Commission would deploy drones where necessary to reach remote areas during elections. Appearing before the Senate for his confirmation on Thursday, Amupitan outlined an ambitious roadmap to reform Nigeria’s electoral process through logistics overhaul, technology innovation, ethical accountability, and civic education. “No voter will be left behind,” he declared. “We will invest in logistics and technology, and, where necessary, deploy drones with adequate safeguards, to ensure elections are…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is on the verge of carving his name deeper into Premier League history, Soccernet.ng reports. The Fulham star will become Nigeria’s most capped player in the competition if he features for Fulham against his former club Arsenal at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Iwobi, who made his Premier League debut under Arsène Wenger in October 2015 during Arsenal’s 3–0 win over Swansea City, has since amassed 298 appearances across three clubs. Alex Iwobi of Fulham. Photo by IMAGO His next appearance, his 299th, will move him past Shola Ameobi’s long-standing record of 298 games in England’s…

Local Government chairmen from the Benue South Senatorial District have expressed their confidence in the State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, commending him for his political integration policy. Speaking to reporters in Abuja on Wednesday, the Zone C council bosses argued that no governor in recent history had prioritised the senatorial district, in terms of political appointments, as Alia.Chairman of Agatu Council, Melvin Ejeh, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, said a recent allegation of “abandonment” made by the Senator representing Benue South and Minority Leader, Abba Moro, necessitated their unanimous position.Benue Zone C comprises nine council areas, namely:…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday announced that the state is in advanced stages of establishing a $100 million Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) aimed at securing the long-term economic future of the state and its residents. Makinde, who had hinted at the plan last year, revealed that the fund has already received a deposit of over $6 million, signalling a strong commitment to building a sustainable financial buffer for the state. The Governor made this known on Wednesday during a post-engagement media briefing following the stakeholders’ meeting on the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Strategy…

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State reached a dramatic peak on Thursday when Senator Konbowei Benson Friday (Bayelsa Central) defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), sparking shock and tension in the Senate chamber. The development came barely 24 hours after Governor Douye Diri stunned his supporters by quitting the PDP — a move that now appears to have triggered a wave of defections in the oil-rich state. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, wearing a broad smile, read Senator Konbowei’s defection letter aloud to the chamber. As the announcement sank in, APC senators rose in…

Lara Adejoro The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency on Thursday raised concerns over the high concentrations of microbes, arsenic, and lead in water sources in Kebbi and Kogi states following flooding. NiHSA warned that residents in the states face health risks from microbial and chemical contamination of their water sources. The revelation came after NiHSA conducted a water quality assessment during flood evaluation exercises, which revealed contamination in some shallow wells caused by floodwater intrusion. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, the Director of Hydrogeophysics at NiHSA, Sunday Ushe, explained that there are high concentrations of microbes and…

Four-time German Bundesliga Champions Werder Bremen are set to take key measures to help Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface return to peak physical condition, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old forward joined Die Grün-Weißen on the transfer deadline deal in a season-long loan deal from Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Boniface was initially set to join AC Milan, subject to a medical check. Upon further enquiry, the seven-time UEFA Champions League winners opted against bringing the Nigerian to the San Siro, as there were issues with his knee. Victor Boniface SV Werder Bremen. [Photo Credit/ Imago].Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp…

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), making him the sixth substantive occupant of the position since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. The confirmation, which was devoid of dissenting voices, was met with a chorus of commendations from lawmakers but also drew sharp criticism from segments of civil society, raising concerns about legislative independence and the credibility of the electoral body under the new leadership. During plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the question to a voice vote and, with no objections raised,…

Ademola Lookman was linked with a move to Inter Milan before the transfer window slammed shut, but nothing concrete materialised… 2024 UEFA Europa League winners Atalanta are already preparing for life without Ademola Lookman, eyeing Galatasaray’s Yunus Akgün as a potential replacement, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman has played just 76 minutes of football for La Dea this season. This is largely as a result of his absence from training in a bid to force a move to Inter Milan. However, despite Inter Milan’s offers, Atalanta maintained their stance of not selling the England-born forward to another Italian team. Ademola Lookman of…

One inDrive driver, James Oluwatosin, has debunked claims by a lady named Nevermind on social media over an allegation of collaborating with armed robbers at the Onipanu bus-stop, Lagos State on Sunday night. Nevermind sent tongues wagging on social media on Thursday morning by posting Oluwatosin’s inDrive data on X, warning people to avoid the driver like a plague should his picture appear while ordering a ride. She accused the driver of staging a robbery after he claimed that his car had suddenly broken down at 8 pm on Sunday. “If you order a ride and you see him, please cancel.…