Author: Lawan

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has entered into partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure a credible voters register and transparent elections in next year’s polls. Chairman of the commission, Joash Amupitan, made the disclosure when he received NIMC’s Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, Abisoye Coker-Odusote and her management team who visited him in Abuja, yesterday. He declared that the newly signed NIMC Act 2026 lays the foundation for a new electoral system in Nigeria built on verified identity and stronger data integrity. Amupitan expressed confidence that with NIMC’s database now covering more than 136 million enrolled Nigerians,…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has disclosed that he has never seen the National Assembly’s budget despite occupying the country’s third highest political office, as senators called for greater transparency in the legislature’s financial management. Akpabio made the revelation during Thursday’s plenary while responding to a motion seeking to review the National Assembly’s procurement process and establish an internal tenders board for contract awards. The motion, sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West), followed growing concerns over the management of the legislature’s finances, including persistent technical faults in the recently renovated chambers despite billions of naira reportedly spent on the project.…

Obidient Movement accuses EFCC of targeting Obi’s supporters in naira abuse probe The Obidient Movement has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is using its investigation into alleged naira abuse to target supporters of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The allegation followed the interrogation of two prominent members of the movement, Peter Akah and Oruche Precious, who were questioned by the anti-graft agency over alleged naira abuse before being released on Thursday.They were, however, instructed to return for further questioning. In a statement issued on Thursday, the movement condemned what it described as the “invitation, prolonged interrogation,…

Malian Woman Makes History by Giving Birth to Nine Babies A 25-year-old woman from Mali, Halima Cissé, made global headlines after giving birth to nine babies at once—five girls and four boys. The nonuplets were delivered prematurely at 30 weeks via Caesarean section in a highly coordinated medical operation involving a team of 32 doctors, nurses, and specialists. The successful delivery highlighted the complexity of multiple births and the critical role of specialized medical care in ensuring the safety of both mother and babies. The remarkable birth has also drawn attention to the importance of support systems in parenting, with…

Court Convicts Two for impersonating EFCC Officers Justice M. Zubairu of the Federal Capital Territory, High Court Jikwoyi, Abuja on Thursday, July 16, 2026 convicted Haruna Mamuda and Sadiq Umar for parading themselves as officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to defraud the public. They were convicted on a five- count charge bordering on impersonation, criminal conspiracy and unlawful representation Count one of the charge reads; That you, Haruna Mamuda, Sadiq Umar (a.k.a. Abubakar Hashimu Umar), and Salifu Olije Mustapha (now standing trial before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Court 21, Kubwa), sometime in…

Singer Asake announces “In God We Trust” world Tour Afrobeats sensation, Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, is set to embark on a world tour ‘In God We Trust’, a global music roll with scheduled performances across venues in Europe and North America. It was reported that the singer made the announcement on his official social media platforms, where he unveiled performance dates and some of the world’s biggest music venues. According to the ‘Lungu Boy’ crooner, the tour will begin with a gig at Afro Nation Portugal before moving to North America in August with performances in Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta,…

Davido says he spends $300,000 monthly on personal lifestyle Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says he spends between $200,000 and $300,000 monthly on his personal lifestyle, excluding expenses on his wife, family, luxury cars and jewelries. Davido disclosed this during a livestream with DavrelTV, where he spoke about the financial demands of maintaining his status as one of Africa’s biggest music stars. He said: “I spend $200K-$300K monthly, minus my wife, family, buying cars and jewelry.” The singer explained that the amount caters for his personal lifestyle and other expenses associated with his career in the entertainment…

Soludo hails Tinubu over approval of strategic South-East roads Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the design and procurement of two major highway projects, describing the move as a significant boost to infrastructure development in the South-East. In a post on his X account, Soludo said the projects would strengthen road connectivity across Anambra, Kogi, Imo and Abia states, while improving links between the South-East, South-South and North-Central regions. The governor disclosed that he met with President Tinubu on July 1 to discuss critical infrastructure needs in the region. “Certainly, President Tinubu has a…

2027: High court judges get new guidelines for pre-election matters Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, has issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026, revising the rules governing how pre-election disputes are handled ahead of the 2027 general elections. The amendment updates the original Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, which took effect on Friday, June 26, 2026. In a statement yesterday, the Court’s Director of Information, Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher, said the amendment was made pursuant to Sections 254 and 285(9), (10) and (14) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended),…

Xenophobic attacks: 1,490 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa –FG The Federal Government said it has concluded the fifth phase of the voluntary evacuation of Nigerian nationals affected by xenophobic attacks and related security concerns in the Republic of South Africa. The fifth evacuation, according to the spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, brought the total number of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa to 1,490. In a statement issued in Abuja, the ministry reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to the protection and welfare of Nigerian citizens abroad . The fifth evacuation flight, the government stated, operated by Air Peace, departed…