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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to commence a nationwide voter revalidation exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections, as part of efforts to ensure a more credible and updated voter register. The planned exercise was contained in an internal memo dated March 2, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony, and addressed to all Resident Electoral Commissioners across the country. According to the memo, […]

Nigeria’s gold reserves have climbed significantly to an estimated value of about $3.5 billion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in a development that reflects the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its external reserves and diversify its financial assets. The increase in gold holdings comes at a time when the naira has been experiencing continued pressure in the foreign exchange market. The gold holdings were accumulated through local […]

  The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, has formally acknowledged receipt of an invitation from the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and has affirmed his readiness to comply with the agency’s request. The court emphasized that the Chief Judge is committed to cooperating fully with the bureau in line with legal requirements and constitutional provisions governing public office accountability. In an official statement released […]

  Protesters on Monday gathered at the National Assembly Complex, calling on lawmakers to make real-time electronic transmission of election results compulsory in the ongoing amendment of Nigeria’s electoral law. The demonstrators, drawn from several civil society organisations including Situation Room Nigeria and ActionAid Nigeria, said the move was necessary to strengthen electoral transparency, credibility, and public trust in Nigeria’s democratic process. Carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs, the protesters […]

  A Nigerian national, Abubakar Adamu, has appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention to facilitate his return home from Russia after he was allegedly deceived and forced into military service. Adamu, through his legal representatives, has formally notified Nigerian authorities of his situation, raising serious concerns about his safety, welfare, and the circumstances surrounding his recruitment into the Russian army. According to his lawyers, Adamu travelled to Moscow […]

The Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IReV), while allowing manual collation as a backup in cases where electronic transmission fails. The decision followed a reconsideration of a disputed clause in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill during an emergency plenary session on Tuesday. Under the revised provision, presiding officers are required to electronically transmit results from each […]

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has approved a revised cargo port charge of N15 per kilogram at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following negotiations with cargo handling stakeholders. The decision was announced in a statement signed by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, and published on the authority’s official X platform on Tuesday. The new charge comes after weeks of disagreement between […]