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In the face of deepening public distrust toward state-independent electoral commissions, often accused of dancing to the dictates of state governors, the newly appointed Chairman, Rivers State Electoral Commission, Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey, has pledged to chart a new course, one rooted in transparency, neutrality, and institutional integrity. Speaking before the Senate Adhoc Committee constituted to oversee the River State Emergency Rule at a screening session, Odey confronted the elephant in the room: a widespread belief that local elections in Nigeria are stage-managed by governors through compromised electoral commissions. “There is a loss of confidence and the subject is controversial,”…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday flagged off the construction of a new National Headquarters Annex of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The President described the project as a crucial investment in Nigeria’s democratic future. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony held in Maitama District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the President said that the new facility would not only serve as a physical structure but also as a symbol of Nigeria’s commitment to electoral integrity, institutional independence, and democratic resilience. The event was attended by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike; Speaker of the House of…

The Coalition for Ganduje Support Groups (CGSG) has condemned what it described as acts of hooliganism during the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East Zonal meeting held recently in Gombe. Speaking on behalf of the coalition, National Coordinator Alhaji Abdulrahman Salihu criticised the disruptions allegedly carried out by individuals loyal to Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to Salihu, the unrest was triggered by the failure of speakers at the event to mention the Vice President’s name while endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. Salihu described the actions as “urban violence” and “public hysteria,” alleging that the disruptions…

Grace Edema The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has introduced new regulatory tools to intensify its campaign against falsified and substandard medical products in Nigeria. These include the NAFDAC Green Book, the 2024 Pharmaceutical Products Traceability Regulation, and the 2024 Paediatric Regulation. The two-day stakeholder sensitisation workshop, which kicked off in Lagos on Tuesday, attracted key players across the medical, military, pharmaceutical and regulatory sectors. NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who was represented by Director, Post-Marketing Surveillance, Fraden Bitrus, said that the Green Book, an online database, allows anyone from pharmacists to patients to confirm whether…

Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi has revealed that the most difficult time of his career was the period when he sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury and the recovery period, Soccernet.ng reports. An ACL injury is one of the worst that happens to most sportsmen due to the pain and the long recovery period. Many players get sidelined for up to a year and hardly remain the same after returning to action. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Unfortunately for Super Eagles striker Moffi, he joined the long list of players with ACL injuries last year…

A political storm is quietly gathering in Rivers State as the Senate begins screening President Bola Tinubu’s nominees for key commissions under the emergency rule imposed in the state. At the centre of the controversy is the nomination of Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey, a Cross River State indigene, to serve as Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RVSIEC)—a move raising serious legal and constitutional concerns. Dr. Odey’s nomination came as part of a larger list of appointments forwarded by President Tinubu to the Senate, read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on June 12. While most nominees to the…

Dr. Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has condemned the recent killings in Benue State, describing the violence as “inhumane” and calling on Nigerian authorities to take decisive action. Speaking during a sermon at the Glory Dome in Abuja, Enenche addressed the ongoing insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the Middle Belt, where recurring attacks have left many dead and communities displaced. Referring to the victims, he said, “The blood of the innocent is crying out for justice.” He challenged national leaders and security agencies to respond more decisively, stating that it is no longer enough to issue…

A delegation from Nigeria’s National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) is in Rwanda as part of a study tour focused on regional security cooperation and the management of non-state actors. The visit is part of the Executive Intelligence Management Course, which trains senior-level professionals in intelligence and national security. According to the Rwanda Defence Force, the delegation is examining how Rwanda addresses the influence of non-state actors on national stability and economic development. The group received a briefing from Colonel François Regis Gatarayiha, who outlined Rwanda’s approach to balancing security concerns with broader development goals. The study tour is designed…

The Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has taken a swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who recently stood before Nigerians with unconcealed glee, mocking the internal struggles of opposition parties. She rhetorically asked how he now feels as internal implosion looms within his own party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, she described the situation as a dramatic twist marked by irony and political karma, noting that the APC is now grappling with a deepening crisis in the North-East. “Just days after the President’s derisive remarks, the APC has…

Atletico Madrid have made initial contact over a potential summer move for Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman, as interest in the Atalanta forward intensifies, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman, 27, has emerged as one of the most in-demand forwards in Europe following a stellar season with the Serie A side. He scored 20 goals and provided six assists across all competitions during the 2024–25 campaign, adding to his growing reputation after his heroic hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen in 2024. Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates his Winners medal, players of the match award and the…