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By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) mobilizes resources for the 2027 general elections as part of its readiness assessment tour, Prof Joash Amupitan, the Commission's Chairman, has directed the review of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) records in the South-East He equally ordered a review and removal of every obstacle to the distribution of the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in the zone and ensure no registered voter is disenfranchised during the coming polls. Prof Amupitan gave the directive on Tuesday in Enugu at the South-East zonal interactive meeting with staff and readiness assessment for 2027.…

*Cite His Reforms As Transforming The Country *Point To Wike's Infrastructural Accomplishments In Abuja By our reporter Teachers, nurses, drivers, artisans, traders, civil servants, students, and ordinary Nigerians in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu, saying they will vote for him on 16 January, 2027 to continue in office. This was disclosed this afternoon by FCT chapter Coordinator of Working People United (WoPU), Comrade Istiphanus Fadawa. Sitting close to him was National General Secretary of the body, Comrade (Hon.) Sunday Oladapo Moses. They made the declaration at a media briefing held at the…

*Her Life In Jeopardy *No Available Cure For Her Strain Of Ebola -WHO *Patient Identified As A Diplomat *Ebola Absent In Oyo, We've Taken Precautions -State Govt By our reporter, Abuja, and Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The health condition of the woman diagnosed with Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has worsened considerably with some of her vital organs no longer working. The update came today (Wednesday) from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in Abuja. The disclosure came as Oyo State government allayed fears of presence of the disease in the Pacesetters State, saying Ebola is…

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on relevant authorities to reopen investigations into the assassination of renowned journalist Dele Giwa, insisting that the passage of 40 years must not extinguish the quest for justice. Giwa, co-founder of Newswatch magazine and one of Nigeria’s most influential journalists, was killed on October 19, 1986, by a parcel bomb delivered to his home. Four decades later, no one has been brought to justice for the murder. In a statement issued on Monday to mark the 40th anniversary of Giwa’s assassination, the NGE President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, described…

By our reporter Colleagues, friends and family members converged on Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s Area Council Services Secretariat (ACSS), Area 11, Abuja, to celebrate with its Director of Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS), Dr. Sarah David Areo, who retired from service after 33 meritorious years of duty. She is aged 60. At a send-forth ceremony to mark her exit, they showered encomiums on Dr. Areo for her contributions to FCTA and the development of the nation's capital. Representing the ACSS Director of Administration and Finance, Mr. Olanipekun Omolola, the Director of the Department of Inspectorate, Planning and Monitoring, Arch.…

*Appreciates Senator Folarin's Input Too *Vows One Million Votes For Second Term-Seeking President By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has disclosed that the electoral victory of its candidates in the 2027 general elections was certain and non-negotiable, as indications emerged on Monday that various reconciliation efforts being made by the leadership of the party have begun to yield positive results. “What political watchers described as icing on the cake of reconciliation was experienced on Monday, when former Senate Leader and the governorship candidate of the APC in the 2023 poll, Senator Teslim Folarin, broke…

*'We'll Be Fair To All' By Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its resolve towards ensuring free, fair, credible and transparent general elections in 2027, has restated willingness to conduct a mock accreditation exercise next month (November) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC in Taraba State, Sa'ad Umar Idris, stated this during a stakeholders' meeting on election readiness, PVC distribution and collaboration in the run-up to the elections. At the event, held late Monday at INEC headquarters in Jalingo, Idris disclosed that the purpose of the mock accreditation exercise was to ensure the smooth use of the…

*As Gov Unfurls Operational Package For Them *State Govt Outlines Robust Plans For Agric Transformation *To Host 48th Annual General Meeting Of National Council on Agriculture and Food Security Nov By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu More support came for Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as the Tricycle Riders Association in the South-East state endorsed him for a second term in office. The body cited improved security, road infrastructure, and provision of social amenities as their reasons for backing the governor. The association, popularly known as Keke Riders, also endorsed President Bola Tinubu, citing the Enugu–Onitsha Road; Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway; New…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) and the campaign group of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, have traded accusations over allegations of political violence in the state. Both sides are calling on security agencies to investigate reported attacks in the South-West state. While SSACO accused State Governor Seyi Makinde and Adekanmbi of shielding alleged perpetrators of violence within the ruling APM, the Adekanmbi Campaign Organisation dismissed the allegation as unfounded, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Alli, of spreading misinformation. The exchange followed allegations…

*The North Is Not Happy With This Administration...You Are Giving Tonnes Of People Money In The North They Are Shouting Your Name, They Are Saying 'Everything Is Well'. Elections Will Shock You. Do not Deceive Yourself' *'You Cannot Defeat A United Political Force With Divided Opposition, No Matter How Justified Your Complaints May Be' By Felix Durumbah, Abuja A titanic battle for Aso Rock in 2027 is shaping up with President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking re-election, and the opposition candidates, principally Peter Obi of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Atiku Abubakar of African Democratic Congress (ADC), intent on removing…