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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has secured a court order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to upload and use the party’s modified digital logo contained in its constitution, according to the party’s National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson. Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X platform, saying the judgment was delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice J. O. Abdulmalik. According to him, the party had submitted its modified logo to INEC after its first National Executive Council, NEC, meeting, following which the…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that it is investigating the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Moshood Jimoh, over allegations raised by social media personality, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. The Force said the AIG had been invited for questioning as part of an internal administrative review, while the criminal matter linked to the allegations remains before a court. It said it has also invited Otse to substantiate his claims. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu “The Nigeria Police Force notes…
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Sunday welcomed a group of defectors from the All Progressives Congress in Madobi Local Government Area of Kano State into NDC. In a statement shared on his official X account, the former Kano State governor expressed delight over the development. “I was elated to receive a group of defectors from Madobi Local Government who have left the APC to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). “I warmly welcomed them into our fold and assured them of fair and comfortable positions within our party. “We continue to grow stronger,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today publish the names and personal particulars of candidates contesting the January 16, 2027 presidential election as well as elections into the Senate and House of Representatives. Nigerians are expected to examine the Form EC9, which contains the names, academic qualifications and other documents submitted by candidates seeking election into the Presidency, Senate and House of Representatives for compliance with constitutional and electoral requirements. Potential voters as well as political opponents are expected to look out for discrepancies in certificates, age declarations, affidavits or nomination procedures. The INEC Candidate Nomination Portal for the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially released the final list of successful candidates for the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, paving the way for appointments to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II). National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced the development in a statement issued on Monday. Successful candidates have been advised to visit the official NCS website or check designated national newspapers to confirm their status. Next Steps and Portal Activation According to the NCS, candidates will receive official notifications via their registered email addresses and SMS. Upon receiving the alert, successful applicants…
Commuters and business owners across Nigeria are bearing the brunt of a fresh wave of economic hardship as petrol pump prices climb as high as N1,400 per litre. The steep price adjustment follows a dramatic surge in global crude oil prices, with Brent crude breaching the $100-per-barrel threshold amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The latest hike has sent shockwaves through the transportation and consumer goods sectors, compounding an already severe cost-of-living crisis. Ex-Depot Prices and Refinery Adjustments Fresh loading data obtained from petroleum marketers revealed an upward movement in ex-depot prices across key distribution hubs in Lagos,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised registered voters who have relocated from their previous places of residence to transfer their voter registration instead of registering again before the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise closes. The electoral commission issued the reminder on Thursday as the deadline for the nationwide CVR exercise approaches, encouraging eligible voters to update their registration details to ensure they can vote at polling units closest to their new locations. The advisory follows INEC’s earlier decision to extend the CVR exercise by two weeks, shifting the deadline from July 10 to July 24, 2026, to…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four officers seen in a viral video accused of making ethnically insensitive remarks and displaying unprofessional conduct during a stop-and-search operation on the Lagos–Benin Expressway. The officers were taken into custody after the footage sparked widespread condemnation on social media, prompting the command to launch a formal investigation into the incident. The video, which circulated widely on Friday, captured a heated exchange between the officers and a motorist believed to be a United Kingdom returnee. The driver challenged the officers over their attempt to stop and search his vehicle. During the confrontation, the…
The United States has condemned the killing of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s family in Plateau State. The State Department’s Africa Bureau described the attack as horrific and called for the perpetrators to be held accountable. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, the US Bureau of African Affairs said Washington expressed condolences to the victims’ families and urged Nigerian authorities to take stronger measures to prevent further attacks and hold those responsible accountable. “The United States strongly condemns the horrific killing of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s family in Plateau State, Nigeria. “The continued violence targeting Christian communities…
Enugu State-owned carrier, Enugu Air, has confirmed that one of its aircraft suffered a runway excursion after landing at the Benin Airport today. The airline disclosed the incident in a statement posted on its official X account, saying all passengers and crew members on board were safely evacuated without injuries. The statement reads: “Enugu Air wishes to inform the public that one of our aircraft operating into Benin experienced a runway excursion after landing today. “We confirm that all passengers and crew have safely disembarked and there were no injuries or casualties. The aircraft has been secured and the relevant…