Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools for result verification and to strengthen cybersecurity ahead of the 2027 elections. Amupitan spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at a press conference and national stakeholders’ meeting held ahead of the general election. Amupitan said the commission had established a dedicated […]
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has promised to restore the petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, reversing the impression created by earlier comments that his administration would only seek to reform the scheme. Obi made the promise on Tuesday during an interview with the BBC, where he argued that […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for an emergency security meeting with heads of security agencies in the state amid renewed concerns over cult-related killings and other security breaches. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, is expected to focus on the recent violent clashes involving rival cult groups in Osun, as well as measures to […]
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, North-West and South-West geopolitical zones have emerged as the regions with the highest number of registered voters in the country, while the South-East recorded the lowest, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) puts the 2026 national voter register at 103,428,715. The figures show that the North-West accounts for 25,083,411 voters, representing […]
The Ondo State Government has deployed swamp buggies to assist in the recovery of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Banji Ajaka, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with journalists at the crash site. Ajaka said the swamp buggies were […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission has called for the prompt release of outstanding funds under its 2026 budget, saying timely financing is critical to the seamless execution of preparations for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, made the call while addressing a World Press Conference ahead of the elections on Tuesday. Amupitan […]
The Federal Government has cleared all inherited pension liabilities dating back to 2007 through a N758bn intervention bond, providing long-awaited financial relief to 957,045 beneficiaries across the country. The milestone was announced by the Director-General of the National Pension Commission, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, during her keynote address titled ‘From Reform to Reality: Renewed Hope, Pension […]
Support Staff Union members of the Port Harcourt Refining Company have protested the delay in the payment of their seven months’ salaries and the non-implementation of a new salary structure recently approved by the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari. The workers gave the management of the NNPCL […]
Lionel Messi ended his Argentina international career with a goal and two assists as the world champions defeated Benin 3-0 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. The match, played on October 6, marked Messi’s final appearance for Argentina after a 21-year international career. Former Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr was in […]
The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of 25 people killed in the aircraft crash that occurred in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday. The victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers aboard the aircraft, the NAF said in a statement issued by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. […]