Category: News
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ELECTION BUZZ IN AGUATA!
Voters line up early as accreditation kicks off at Central School, Igbo-Ukwu — a calm but determined crowd ready to make their voices heard.🗳 Polling Units 017, 018 & 024 are already buzzing with activity in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, this Saturday.📸 Photo Credit: NAN-Photo / Lucy Okechukwu-Osuizigbo
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IMPRESSIVE VOTER TURNOUT HIGHLIGHTS PEACEFUL ELECTORAL PROCESS IN ANAMBRA
The governorship election in Anambra saw remarkable turnout across polling units in Aguata, Orumba South, and Orumba North LGAs, with voters arriving early and patiently awaiting their turn. Most voters were present even before INEC officials, signaling strong civic engagement. Residents like 73-year-old Charles Orazulike praised the efficient voting process aided by the Bimodal Voter…
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INEC GAINS PRAISE FOR EFFICIENT ELECTORAL PREPARATIONS IN ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP VOTE
Stakeholders in Anambra’s high-stakes governorship election have applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the timely arrival of election materials and the orderly conduct of voting at polling units in Awka South and Njikoka LGAs. Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr Chukwuma Okoye, highlighted the intact presence of all voting essentials…
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EARLY VOTING MARKS SMOOTH START AT AFOR AGBOLA II, ANAMBRA ELECTIONS
The Anambra governorship election got off to an early and orderly start at Afor Agbola II polling unit in Awka South LGA, where voting began at 8:25 a.m. Residents like 73-year-old Raymond Eze expressed joy in fulfilling their civic duty and urged INEC to ensure every vote counts, fostering election transparency and voter confidence. Young…
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FRSC SOUNDS ALARM ON RISING ROAD CRASHES, URGES ALL TO OWN THEIR SAFETY
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ondo State Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, has urged drivers, passengers, and pedestrians to take full responsibility for their safety to curb the rise in Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs). Speaking at a 2025 Ember Months town hall meeting at Achievers University, Owo, he highlighted that thousands of RTCs in…
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INEC WINS PRAISE FOR EARLY ARRIVAL OF MATERIALS AT ANAMBRA POLLS, PROMISES TRANSPARENT VOTING
Yiaga Africa has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the early arrival of election materials and personnel at polling units across Anambra State. Cynthia Mbamalu, Yiaga’s Director of Programmes, commended the smooth start of voting at Community Primary School, Amawbia, where all materials arrived by 7:34 a.m., ahead of the official 8:30 a.m.…
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NAFDAC BUSTS N30 MILLION EXPIRED BEVERAGES RACKET IN JOS, URGES PUBLIC VIGILANCE
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized expired but deceitfully revalidated alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages worth N30 million from shops in Jos. Kenneth Azikiwe, Director of NAFDAC North Central Zone, revealed suspects erased original expiry dates using chemicals and replaced them with fake markings to mislead consumers. Azikiwe warned…
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NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION CRACKS DOWN ON VANDALISM, CALLS FOR STATE GOVERNMENTS’ SUPPORT
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is raising the alarm over the ongoing vandalism of its rail facilities, urging state governments to take ownership and help protect rail tracks within their territories. Managing Director Dr Kayode Opeifa spoke out at a recent event in Lagos where two suspects were paraded for removing over 300 bolts and…
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YOUTHS BLOCK MAKURDI HIGHWAY IN PROTEST OVER GUNMEN ATTACKS IN NASARAWA
Hundreds of angry youths from the Sarkin Noma Community in Keana Local Government, Nasarawa State, blocked the Lafia–Makurdi highway Friday to protest persistent gunmen invasions and kidnappings. Carrying placards and leaves, they halted traffic to demand urgent government action after gunmen stormed their community, abducting an elderly man and killing two youths who tried to…
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PDP CRISIS DEEPENS: FACTION SACKS BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN, CALLS FOR UNITY
The ongoing crisis rocking Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated as the faction led by acting National Chairman Alhaji Muhammed Abdulrahman sacked the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, citing loss of moral authority and political neutrality. This decision came at an emergency meeting of the newly constituted BoT, with Nyesom Wike…
