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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday launched a grassroots sensitisation programme in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of preparations for a decentralised voter registration exercise beginning on Monday. The exercise, which will run from 29 September to 8 October, will take place across 62 electoral wards in the FCT’s six area councils. Registration centres are expected to operate daily, including weekends, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. INEC officials and National Youth Service Corps members visited major markets in the FCT, where they distributed flyers, responded to enquiries, and guided residents through procedures for voter card transfers,…

The National headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the Kwara State congress as a prototype of a desired electoral process. The INEC Returning Officer, Jacob Mark, observed that the congress, held on Saturday in Ilorin, was like conducting a family business. He urged other political parties to take a cue from the exercise, which he described as commendable. In the same vein, the former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, commended the party members for demonstrating maturity, fairness, and internal democracy. He said the peaceful conduct of the exercise has positioned the PDP as a credible alternative in…

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has criticised his former ally Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing their politics as inconsistent and their governance as “directionless.”According to a BBC Hausa report monitored in Kaduna on Saturday after a recent stakeholders’ meeting in Kano, Ganduje dismissed rumors of Kwankwaso defecting to the APC, alleging he lacks the consistency to return after previously ridiculing the party. “We too have heard these rumours, but we don’t take them seriously. In a democracy, there’s little difference between a…

Seventeen passengers travelling by boat from Oron in Akwa Ibom State to Calabar, Cross River State, have been abducted by pirates, deepening concerns over rising insecurity along Nigeria’s coastal routes. The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the incident on Saturday, saying the attack occurred on Thursday shortly after the boat left Oron. Deputy police public relations officer in the state, Igri Ewa, told reporters in Calabar that security operatives had begun efforts to rescue the victims. “The command is already working to ensure the prompt rescue of the passengers,” Ewa said. He disclosed that a serving police officer from…

Bitcoin may soon join gold as a reserve asset on central bank balance sheets, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank, as momentum builds behind efforts to reshape the global financial system. Key Takeaways: Deutsche Bank says Bitcoin could sit alongside gold on central bank balance sheets by 2030. Trump’s strategic Bitcoin reserve plan is fueling renewed debate around institutional adoption. Bitcoin’s low correlation to traditional assets strengthens its case as a long-term store of value. The prediction comes amid a sharp uptick in geopolitical and monetary shifts, with Bitcoin and gold both seeing renewed demand.Deutsche Bank: Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Plan…

Photo Credit: Asake/Instagram Asake is proving once again that when it comes to his looks, you can’t box him into one fixed description. First, it was the braids. Then came the locs. Soon after, the locs were gone, replaced by a short afro. Just when fans were getting used to that, he dyed it cobalt blue. And now… he’s switched things up completely. The “Lonely at the Top” hitmaker has unveiled a new look that has fans doing a double take. Gone are the colourful styles and casual vibes we’ve come to associate with him — in their place, a…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the forthcoming Anambra governorship election, Mr John Nwosu, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to introduce secure voting cubicles that would safeguard the rights of voters and uphold the sovereignty of democracy. In a statement issued on Saturday, Nwosu expressed his frustration over the sight of voters openly selling their votes to party agents and other representatives at polling stations on election day. “INEC must provide secure voting cubicles to ensure ballots remain private and secret. Currently, many polling areas are too exposed, allowing others to see the voting process. This…

Eric Chelle will not have some Super Eagles regulars during the World Cup Qualifiers next month, and there are fears that another one could join the list… Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers is struggling with an ankle discomfort and will not be available for selection for Panathinaikos when they play Panetolikos today, Soccernet.ng reports. Dessers, has been in fine form for Panathinaikos since joining from Scottish giants Rangers. The Super Eagles star has contributed two goals in four appearances for The Shamrock. However, the 30-year-old striker might be up for a short spell on the sidelines. This is as Panathinaikos…

The lawmaker representing Akoko South East/South West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Adegboyega Adefarati, has pledged continued support for security agencies to combat crime and insecurity in his constituency. Adefarati made the pledge while laying the foundation for a new Police Area Command office in Iwaro-Oka, Akoko South West Local Council, and donating a brand-new Toyota Hilux patrol van to the Akungba Police Station. He said the initiative was in response to rising criminal activities in Akungba, home to Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), and was aimed at improving police response and community safety. According to him, the Area…

After the US airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate, and the potential risks in the Strait of Hormuz caused turmoil in global markets.With the rising demand for risk aversion, digital assets have once again attracted attention. Although Bitcoin briefly fell below $100,000, it quickly rebounded. Analysts pointed out that continued geopolitical risks may drive demand for decentralized assets.Against this background, cloud mining platform DOT Miners is attracting more investors to regard it as a new option for stable returns in a turbulent market with its compliant and transparent operating model, global layout, and…