INEC Releases Dates for Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the official schedule for the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, giving eligible Nigerians a clear timeline for both online and in-person registration. According to the Commission’s notice, online pre-registration is set to commence on Monday, August 18, 2025. Interested applicants can visit www.cvr.inecnigeria.org to submit their details, passport photograph, and select an appointment date for completing the process in person. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Air Peace Flight Skids Off Runway in Port Harcourt, No Casualties Reported Following this, physical registration will kick off on…
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JUST IN: Air Peace Flight Skids Off Runway in Port Harcourt, No Casualties Reported Passengers aboard an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt experienced a moment of panic earlier today, Sunday, July 13, 2025, after the aircraft veered off the runway while landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport. According to reports, the plane suffered what aviation experts describe as a “runway excursion” — an incident where an aircraft departs from the designated runway during landing or takeoff. Fortunately, there were no injuries recorded as all passengers disembarked safely and calmly despite the scare. READ ALSO: Taoheed Taiwo Wins…
Taoheed Taiwo Wins Ejigbo LCDA Chairmanship, APC Sweeps Councillorship Seats Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, has been officially declared the winner of the Ejigbo LCDA Chairmanship election held on July 12. Taiwo emerged victorious after securing a commanding 34,371 votes, defeating his closest challenger from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Adekunle Olatunde Moses, who polled 421 votes. The result was formally announced by the Ejigbo LCDA Returning Officer, Mr. Adeolu Rasaki, who confirmed Taiwo as the duly elected chairman, having satisfied the legal requirements and garnered the majority of votes. In his victory speech,…
Osun PDP Leaders Vow Loyalty to Governor Adeleke Amidst Defection Speculations Leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State have pledged unwavering support for Governor Ademola Adeleke, amid growing speculations about his possible defection from the party. The development followed a strategic caucus meeting where party stalwarts reportedly resolved to align with any political decision the governor chooses to make. READ ALSO: 2027: Northern Political Class in Dilemma Over Tinubu’s Running Mate In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, it was revealed that the meeting was held at the Banquet Hall of the Government…
Intrigues grow over possible replacement of Shettima with Kwankwaso, Ribadu, or others Ahead of the 2027 general elections, fresh political intrigues are unfolding across Nigeria’s northern region as debates intensify over President Bola Tinubu’s potential running mate. Multiple sources within northern political circles reveal a brewing dilemma over whether Vice President Kashim Shettima should retain his place on the ticket or be replaced to shore up support in the region. Several permutations are currently under consideration, with names such as National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso featuring…
GPHU Launches “Faculty for the Future” to Advance Africa’s Health Agenda 2063 The Global Public Health University (GPHU), an initiative of the LiveWell Initiative (LWI), has taken a significant step toward shaping Africa’s health future with the formal launch of its “Faculty for the Future”, (FFF), a visionary platform designed to align health education and innovation with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, brought together scholars, health professionals, futurists, faith leaders, policymakers, CEOs of HMOs, Pharmacy and Nursing Students, and others in a powerful convergence of foresight, science, and civic…
FG Mulls New Electricity Tariff Hike to Offset N5 Trillion Sector Debt – Adelabu Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that the Federal Government is considering a fresh increase in electricity tariffs as part of plans to settle a mounting debt burden of N5 trillion in the power sector. Speaking during the Mission 300 Stakeholders’ Engagement in Abuja, Adelabu disclosed that the government is moving towards a cost-reflective tariff system in a bid to halt the spiraling debt and put the power sector on a path of sustainability and financial stability. READ ALSO: BREAKING: UAE Imposes Stricter Visa Conditions on…
BREAKING: UAE Imposes Stricter Visa Conditions on Nigerians, Suspends Transit Visas Abu Dhabi, July 9, 2025 — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new, stringent visa restrictions targeting Nigerian nationals, just a year after partially lifting its earlier visa ban. According to a new directive circulated to Nigerian travel agents on Tuesday, the UAE has suspended the issuance of transit visas to Nigerian citizens. In addition, new eligibility conditions have been outlined for those seeking tourist visas. One of the key changes stipulates that Nigerians aged 18 to 45 years are no longer eligible to apply for tourist visas…
Flying Eagles Set for WAFU B U20 Showdown in Accra Nigeria’s U20 men’s football team, the Flying Eagles, have begun preparations in Accra ahead of the 2025 WAFU B U20 Boys Tournament, scheduled to hold from July 10 to 23 at the Prampram Centre in the Ghanaian capital. Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has named a 20-man squad led by captain Daniel Bameyi. The team includes a mix of experienced players and fresh faces, with several members drawn from the squad that secured a third-place finish at the Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt two months ago. That performance earned…
US Slashes Visa Validity for Nigerians, Tightens Entry Rules The United States government has announced sweeping changes to its visa policy for Nigeria, reducing most non-immigrant visas to single-entry with a three-month validity, effective immediately. This was made known in a statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday and shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Previously, Nigerian applicants often received two-year non-immigrant visas, though with an entry validity of three months. The revised policy marks a significant shift in U.S. visa reciprocity terms. “Effective immediately, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria…