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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja As the Nation marks the Easter Season,the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on Nigerians to embrace love, tolerance, and unity. In his Easter message, Issa-Onilu urged citizens to reflect the spirit of the season—characterised by sacrifice, reconciliation, and renewed hope—in their daily interactions, regardless of differences in religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation. He described the period as a critical moment in Nigeria’s history, noting that the country’s strength lies in its diversity and the shared commitment of its people to build a united and prosperous nation. The NOA…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Nigeria’s daily crude oil production has risen to 1.84 million barrels per day, drawing commendation from the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who praised the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for the milestone. Edun gave the commendation during a meeting with the Commission’s Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja. Describing the development as “fantastic news,” the minister said the improved output aligns with the directive of President Bola Tinubu to boost oil production. He urged the regulator to sustain the momentum…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja A U.S.-based policy firm, Von Batten-Montague York L.C., has announced plans to brief the United States Congress and the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump over the decision by Nigeria’s electoral body to suspend recognition of a major opposition party’s leadership. The move follows a controversial action by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which recently withdrew recognition of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and halted all official engagements with the party pending the resolution of ongoing litigation. The decision has effectively frozen the activities of one of Nigeria’s key opposition…
Abuja, Nigeria — A troubling account has emerged highlighting the harsh realities faced by Nigerian soldiers battling insecurity, as concerns grow over unpaid salaries and poor welfare conditions among frontline personnel. A prominent Ebira philanthropist, identified as BMT, has raised alarm after a personal encounter with a serving soldier in Abuja revealed the depth of hardship endured by those tasked with protecting the nation. According to BMT, the incident occurred shortly after his return to the Federal Capital Territory. He was stopped by a soldier on duty, who politely requested assistance in transporting a colleague heading toward Abuja. Agreeing to…
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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Nigeria’s opposition politics took a dramatic turn as David Mark, chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Thursday accused the electoral body of undermining democracy and acting in favor of the ruling government. Addressing a world press conference, Mark declared that Nigeria’s democratic gains since 1999 are under serious threat, warning that recent developments signal a “relentless assault” on fundamental freedoms, including the right to choose, participate, and associate politically. He specifically criticized the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that worsening insecurity and poverty were consequences of governance failures. According to him, there…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled sweeping new regulations governing the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system in a decisive move to combat rising financial fraud and reinforce the country’s banking security framework. The updated BVN Operations and Watch-List Framework, announced in a circular dated March 12, 2026, will come into force on May 1, 2026, affecting banks, financial institutions, payment service providers, and other licensed operators nationwide. Under the revised rules, stricter identity verification procedures, tighter controls, and enhanced monitoring systems will be introduced to curb identity theft, unauthorized transactions, and other forms…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its determination to proceed with its scheduled congresses and national convention, despite the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) purported suspension of recognition for the party’s leadership pending the outcome of an ongoing court case. Speaking on Arise TV’s Thursday morning programme, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, emphasized that the party had fulfilled all procedural requirements by notifying INEC 21 days in advance of its planned activities. According to Abdullahi, the commission had acknowledged receipt of the notice, but the party would not be deterred by INEC’s…
ABUJA — Nigeria’s electoral body has been plunged into fresh controversy following explosive allegations that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, acted under duress in issuing a directive affecting the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). INEC had announced on Wednesday that it would remove the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC, respectively, citing an ongoing leadership dispute before the courts. The Commission also declared it would suspend recognition of any faction within the party pending the final determination…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) interpretation of a recent Court of Appeal ruling, escalating tensions between the opposition party and the electoral body. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC alleged that INEC’s position was influenced by pressure from a government it described as “jittery” over the party’s growing political momentum. The party accused the electoral commission of presenting a contradictory and factually inconsistent interpretation of the court’s decision, insisting that it would soon provide a detailed clarification to…