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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has embarked on a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, demonstrating its commitment to upholding the principles of an inclusive and accessible electoral process. This exercise provides a vital opportunity for eligible Nigerian citizens to register as new voters or update their existing voter information. The CVR exercise is…

ISWAP has carried out another daring raid in Geidam town, snatching two vehicles from the CJTF Camp in the early hours. The group made off with a Hilux and a Toyota Land Cruiser pickup truck, along with an unspecified number of arms. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported as the camp was unoccupied at the…

The Federal Government has raised alarms over the organized labour’s demand for a national minimum wage of N494,000. According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, such a hike would result in a staggering yearly expenditure of N9.5 trillion. Idris, speaking at a news conference in Abuja, warned that meeting this demand…

In a decisive operation aimed at curbing cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 40 individuals suspected of internet fraud in various parts of Abuja on Friday, May 31, 2024. This large-scale arrest, conducted in response to credible intelligence, highlights the ongoing efforts of the EFCC to combat financial crimes and protect citizens…

In a poignant open letter to President Bola Tinubu, Lord_Of_Warri, a prominent Itsekiri activist and Prince, has shone a spotlight on the devastating effects of sea incursion on Nigeria’s coastal communities. Through this impassioned appeal, he has sounded the alarm on the dire situation facing these vulnerable communities and has urgently called upon the federal…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of the Kano State High Court. This unprecedented action comes in response to conflicting interim injunctions issued by the respective courts, which have caused uncertainty and confusion in the state. The CJN’s intervention…

On Tuesday, Mr Wale Edun the Minister of finance says the Federal Government had reactivate the reinstatement of its social investment programme, aiming to provide direct financial support to 75 million Nigerians across 50 million households. The move, part of the administration’s broader strategy to alleviate economic hardship, particularly targets vulnerable groups suffering under current…