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The nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has vowed that under his leadership, no voter in Nigeria will be left out of the electoral process — even if it means deploying drones and advanced technology to reach remote and insecure areas. Speaking during his Senate screening on Thursday, Amupitan said one of his top priorities would be to overcome the perennial challenges of logistics and security that often disenfranchise voters during elections. “No voter will be left behind,” he declared. “We will invest in logistics and technology — and where necessary, deploy drones…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has accused the Federal Government of displaying apathy and favouritism in the administration of the nation’s health sector. The society warned that such discriminatory practices continue to undermine equity, professional harmony, and the efficiency of delivering quality healthcare services nationwide. Speaking during a pre-conference press briefing at the PSN National Secretariat in Anthony Village, Lagos, the President of the Society, Ayuba Tanko, called on the Federal Government to put an end to what he described as persistent bias in favour of doctors at the expense of other health professionals. Tanko urged the government…

At just 20, Israel Ayuma, who mirrors John Mikel Obi and Paul Pogba, has emerged as one of Nigeria’s brightest young midfielders, Soccernet.ng exclusively reports. The Flying Eagles star is calm in possession, composed under pressure, and not afraid to dictate play against some of the world’s best U-20 sides. However, for all, there are also stories of his struggles and loss of hope, which all began on the streets of Warri, Delta State, and have taken him all the way to NK Istra 1961 in Croatia. HNK Vukovar 1991 and NK Istra 1961 in Croatian Football League match. Ayuma…

Johnson Chukwu, Chief Executive Officer of Cowry Asset Management Limited, has warned that Nigerians will not feel any relief from the country’s improving economy unless their incomes grow faster than rising prices. Speaking in a post shared by Arise TV on X, Chukwu explained that the recent gains of the naira against the dollar, which saw it strengthen below the N1,500 mark, have not translated into better living conditions because wages remain stagnant. “The idea that your standard of living will improve as the economy improves is based on the condition that your income must also increase,” he said. “Specifically,…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chairman of the Labour Party in Cross River State, Dr. Austin Ibok, has urged Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe not to leave the PDP, warning that defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may offer temporary comfort but would bring long-term regret. Ibok, who described Jarigbe’s performance in the Senate as exemplary and a political wake-up call for the APC, said the lawmaker had become a rallying point for effective representation and must remain in the PDP to sustain the people’s confidence.“I want to appeal to Senator Jarigbe — this…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria rekindled their hopes of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Benin Republic on Tuesday… Former Enyimba International and Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside has called for administrative reform in Nigerian and African football, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time AFCON Champions rekindled their dreams of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by putting four goals past the Republic of Benin on the final qualifier matchday two days ago. Up next is the African play-offs that’ll see Nigeria lock horns against Gabon in Morocco next month. Frank Onyeka of Nigeria during the 2026 FIFA…

Kenya High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Isaac Parashina, has explicitly stated that funding remains Africa’s primary concern, as the continent needs $250 billion to achieve its climate targets, yet current funding falls considerably short of this amount. Parashina, who spoke at the Climate Change Forum in Abuja, explained, “We must continue to advocate for equitable access to global climate finance to strengthen domestic resources, mobilisation and accountability to ensure that every investment translates into measurable impact.” He added, “Transition gaps are not only financial. They are institutional, technological and managerial. Our task is to align national budgets with climate priorities,…

The ancient city of Calabar was agog with colour, rhythm, and royalty on Thursday as His Royal Majesty, Ndidem Dr. Eta Bassey Eteta, Paramount Ruler of Calabar Municipality and the Ndidem of Qua Nation and President of the Traditional Rulers’ Council, Calabar Municipality, celebrated his 5th Coronation and Installation Anniversary with a grand homecoming reception for the African diaspora. The elaborate event, held at the Ndidem’s Palace in Calabar, also featured the Global United Christian Congress of Africa and the Diaspora Homecoming Reception. This gathering underscored the monarch’s call for unity between Africans on the continent and their kin scattered…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Healthcare professionals, Islamic scholars, and policymakers have called for urgent reforms in the country’s healthcare system that are sensitive to the religious and cultural needs of patients, particularly those within the Muslim community. The call was made during the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, held in Abeokuta. The conference’s theme was “The Training of Muslim Healthcare Professionals: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges”, and its sub-theme was “Healing the Healers: Burnout, Compassionate Practice and the Muslim Healthcare Workers”. Key stakeholders at the event highlighted the urgent need for…

Former Watford defender Benedict Iroha believes Nigeria’s Super Eagles have rediscovered the quality and belief needed to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their emphatic 4–0 win over Benin Republic, Soccernet.ng reports. The result, though not enough to clinch automatic qualification, propelled Nigeria into the CAF play-offs as one of the four best runners-up. It has offered the Super Eagles a second chance to secure a place at football’s biggest showpiece in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Super Eagles. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Nigeria will now face Gabon on November 13 in Morocco in a single-leg semi-final. The…