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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…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently clarify reports of a proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise, warning that such a move—if confirmed—could disrupt the electoral process and disenfranchise millions of voters. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party described the alleged plan, reportedly contained in a leaked internal memo, as a “recipe for chaos,” especially given its timing less than ten months before the next general elections. The ADC expressed concern that requiring already registered voters to revalidate their…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays in commemoration of this year’s Easter celebration. The announcement was made by the Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. He extended warm congratulations to Christians across Nigeria and in the diaspora on the occasion of Easter. In his message, the Minister called on Nigerians to embrace the core virtues symbolized by Easter, including selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance, and love, as demonstrated in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. He further urged citizens…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Nigeria’s total petroleum reserves have reached 37.01 billion barrels of oil and condensate and 215.19 trillion cubic feet of gas, according to the official national reserves position released for January 1, 2026. The announcement was made by the Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, who reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening upstream sector performance and sustaining long-term production growth under the framework of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. According to the report, 2P crude oil reserves stand at 31.09 billion barrels, while condensate reserves are estimated at 5.92 billion barrels, bringing the combined total…