Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FILE: Adebutu Bature said that Adebutu was the first person to register as a member of the party on February 24, 2026, and that his membership had never been in dispute. e.The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to reinstate the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, on its list of candidates for the 2027 governorship election within 24 hours. Justice Peter Lifu, in a judgment delivered on Friday, held that INEC lacked the constitutional and statutory powers to unilaterally disqualify a candidate validly nominated by a political party. The…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of non-sensitive election materials to some states ahead of the 2027 general elections, as it disclosed that the production of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) had been completed. The Acting Chairman of INEC, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with a delegation from Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), led by the country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Isaac Parashina. Gumus said the commission had completed nine of its scheduled activities and was making progress in its preparations following an assessment tour of the six…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, was accused by protesters during a visit to London on Thursday, November 12. The protesters surrounded a vehicle conveying him outside Chatham House, shouting accusations against him and the electoral commission, which some described as a “criminal organisation”. The demonstrators, reportedly Nigerian diaspora activists, called for his resignation over allegations of irregularities in the preliminary voters’ register. Their complaints reportedly included claims of duplicate entries, the use of artificial intelligence-generated images and the existence of fake polling units. The protest took place as Amupitan visited Chatham House,…

* The Lagos Employment Summit 4.0 is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. The Lagos State Government has called for a shift from conventional approaches to agriculture and employment generation, arguing that food security and economic productivity depend on building stronger connections between businesses, technology, skills development and the wider economy. The state government said it was expanding its development strategy beyond agricultural production and conventional job creation to harness opportunities across the food value chain, equip young people with market-relevant skills and improve the productivity of businesses. The Commissioner for Agriculture…

The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of 282 individuals as Senior Special Assistants. The appointees include some Technical Assistants and Special Assistants who have been upgraded to Senior Special Assistants. Announcing the approval, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada said the appointments underscore Governor Lawal’s commitment to inclusive and participatory governance, strengthening grassroots engagement, broadening citizens’ involvement in government affairs, and enhancing effective communication of government policies, programmes, and achievements across the state. The development further reinforces the administration’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and people-centred development under the…

Their appearance together in ‘Jagun Jagun 2’ has renewed interest in their previous collaborations and generated anticipation among fans of Yoruba cinema. Nollywood fans have expressed excitement following the inclusion of actress Funke Akindele in the cast of ‘Jagun Jagun 2’, where she will appear alongside filmmaker and actor Femi Adebayo. Promotional pictures and behind-the-scenes videos featuring the two stars have generated conversations on social media, with fans celebrating their reunion and recalling their previous collaborations in Yoruba films. Much of the excitement centres on their 2008 film, ‘Taiwo Taiwo’, in which Akindele played T-Girl while Adebayo portrayed T-Boy. Their…

Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting financial literacy and responsible money management among youths through its World Savings Day engagement in Katsina, an educational initiative designed to instill a savings culture and encourage financial discipline from an early age. The Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Mr. Kayode Lawal, reiterated the Bank’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion through education and meaningful community engagement. He said: “At Polaris Bank, we recognise that building a financially responsible generation begins with education. Our engagement with students through initiatives such as World Savings Day reflects our commitment to ensuring that young people understand…

The Lagos State Government has presented fostering services as part of efforts to strengthen child protection and provide vulnerable children with safe and supportive family environments. The initiative is part of broader reforms aimed at improving adoption and guardianship processes, strengthening child welfare services and automating the administration of child care across the state. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting on adoption, guardianship and fostering matters held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alausa, Ikeja. In a post obtained from the state’s X handle on Thursday, Ogunlende described adoption,…

NCC Nigeria MTN Nigeria leads the market with approximately 104.6 million active subscribers. Nigeria’s active mobile telecommunications subscriptions have crossed the 200 million mark for the first time in more than two years, signalling a recovery in the country’s telecoms market following the Federal Government’s National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM verification exercise that disconnected millions of telephone lines in 2024. Latest industry statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) showed that active mobile subscriptions rose to 200.34 million in September 2026, from 197.42 million recorded in August, representing an increase of about 2.92 million connections within one month. The September…

INEC said it had removed several AI-generated photographs uploaded into the voters’ register. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has identified officials in 10 states allegedly involved in uploading artificial intelligence-generated photographs into the national Register of Voters. The commission also disclosed that the questionable photographs had been removed from the register, while the affected officials had been flagged for disciplinary action. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed this on Wednesday during a webinar organised by the PUNCH Media Foundation. The webinar was titled, “AI, Misinformation and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections:…