The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced that it will not utilize the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the Local Government elections scheduled for September 28. At a sensitization program organized by the International Peace and Civil Responsibility Centre (IPCRC) in Awka yesterday, Anthony Nnalue, the Commissioner responsible for information and logistics at ANSIEC, made this declaration. The event was attended by accredited election observers and media personnel. Mr. Nnalue expressed concerns...

Ahead of the 64th Independence anniversary, the Federal Government on Thursday announced a low-key celebration as a result of the prevailing economic challenges. Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), disclosed this during a press conference organized by the Ministry of Information to unveil programme of events lined up to mark the independence anniversary. According to reports, the Federal Government’s decision reflects the nation’s current economic challenges and aims to...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed fresh 16-count charges against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, before an Abuja Federal High Court. The charges, which accuse Bello and two others, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, both officials of the Kogi State government, of fraud and criminal breach of trust, amount to ₦110.4 billion. Filed by EFCC’s legal team, including Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) and Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), the charges detail that the...

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, following her nomination by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation took place during a screening session where the Senate engaged the acting CJN on her plans to reform the judiciary. Justice Kekere-Ekun, who had been sworn in by President Tinubu on 23 August 2024, in an acting capacity, is now the second female to hold the position...