INEC to Commence Continuous Voter Registration in First Quarter of 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced plans to resume nationwide Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, in the first quarter of 2025. The commission disclosed that the exercise would initially take place at the Local Government Area level before being extended to registration areas. This development was revealed in a memo dated 20 November 2024, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony and seen by TheCable. The memo directed resident electoral commissioners across the country to...

Investment In Livestock Will Transform Tragedy Into Economic Opportunity – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration’s renewed focus in driving international and local investments into livestock sector of the agricultural value-chain will end the crisis of farmer-herder clashes, eradicate hunger and poverty in Nigeria as well as promote economic prosperity. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga stated that Tinubu disclosed this on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the signing of a Letter of Intent between...

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N970 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, for marketers. The price has been slashed from N990 per litre to N970 per litre. In a statement released on Sunday, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed that the price reduction is to show appreciation to Nigerians and the government for their support throughout the year. “As the...

INEC To Resume Nationwide Voter Registration Exercise 

The continuous voter registration CVR suspended in July 2022 ahead of the 2023 general election will resume nationwide in February 2025. However, the exercises were conducted in states where off-cycle elections took place. The resumption of the exercise was contained in a memo by the electoral body signed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, dated November 20, 2024, to all Resident Electoral Commissioners. It stated that the exercise would commence at...

Grieve as Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is laid to Rest in Nnewi

Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator who represented Anambra South district in the 10th senate till his shocking death on 26th July 2024, has been interred in Nnewi, amidst profound grief. Till his interment on Friday in Nnewi, his death has been surreal to many of his supporters, friends, and well-wishers, who are in their numbers. He is survived by his dear wife, Mrs. Uche Ubah, four sons, and one daughter. Ubah, whose journey began in...

Mbah Commissions Re-equipped Type-3 Primary Health Centres In Enugu

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commissioned multiple Type-3 primary healthcare centres across the three senatorial zones of the state. This was even as the World Health Organisation (WHO), traditional rulers, presidents-general and other community stakeholders commended the governor for prioritizing the welfare and health needs of the people, recommitting their support for the project. Commissioning the facilities at the primary healthcare centres at Adani, Agbogugu and Nara-Unateze in Uzo Uwani, Awgu and Nkanu...

Troops Neutralize 114 Terrorists Over Past Week

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized 114 other terrorists including a notorious terrorist commander, Munzur Ya Audu, in Yobe State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja, saying the success was recorded during a series of strategic operations across the country. Major General Buba stated that troops targeted terrorist logistics hubs and other facilities tied to insurgent activities, with a focus on dismantling...

BREAKING: Supreme Court Quashes National Lottery Act

The National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly has been quashed by the Supreme Court, following a suit filed in 2008 by Lagos and some other states. The Apex Court in a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris on the matter, consisting of seven members on Friday held that the National Assembly lacked the powers to legislate on issues relating to lottery and games of chance. The court ordered that the National...

NEC Gives FCT, 3 States One Week to Submit Positions on State Police

The National Economic Council, NEC, has given Adamawa, Kwara, and Kebbi States along with the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, seven days to submit their positions on the proposed creation of state police. NEC, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, is a constitutional body comprising the 36 state governors, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and key government officials. It serves as an advisory council on economic planning and development across the federation. Addressing...

Armed Drug Traffickers to Serve Life in Revised NDLEA Act

…Passes RMAFC Reform Bill for Revenue Efficiency The National Assembly has amended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Act, prescribing life imprisonment for individuals involved in drug offences and trafficking. This decision was reached after the Senate and the House of Representatives adopted the harmonised report on the amendment of the NDLEA Act. Presenting the report, Senator Tahir Monguno, Chairman of the Senate Conference Committee, explained that the amendment introduces stricter penalties to combat...

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