By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, marking the commencement of the second phase of the process. The resumption, which took effect on Monday, 5 January, 2026 was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola. It follows the conclusion of the first phase of the CVR exercise, which officially ended on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025. INEC had earlier launched the online pre-registration component of the exercise on August 18, 2025, before commencing physical registration at designated centres across the country on August 25,…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Super Eagles of Nigeria have successfully booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following a thumping 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the round of 16. The match kicked off with Ademola Lookman striking the first goal in the 20th minute, expertly curling a finish into the top corner from Akor Adams’ precise pass. Shortly before halftime, Victor Osimhen doubled Nigeria’s lead, putting the team firmly in control of the match. Osimhen’s second goal came after the break, further solidifying Nigeria’s dominance. Akor Adams then sealed the win with a…
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has described 2026 as a year of renewed opportunities for the council’s workforce, urging staff to raise their level of commitment to service delivery. Johnson said his administration remains committed to greater efficiency, accountability, discipline and people-centred governance, stressing that workers must strengthen teamwork, uphold ethical standards and embrace innovation in the discharge of their duties. The Chairman spoke on Monday, 5 January, 2026, during a New Year Prayer Session marking the first working day of the year, held at the Alimosho Local Government Multi-Purpose Hall. Reflecting on the previous…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has concluded the Federal Government approved 50 percent fare reduction on passenger train services nationwide, bringing the special yuletide operation to a close on a positive and commendable note. The discounted train service, which ran throughout the festive period, recorded impressive passenger patronage across all operational corridors, as thousands of Nigerians took advantage of the initiative to travel safely, affordably, and comfortably to their destinations. According to findings by thegazellenews.com, passengers widely applauded the intervention as a timely relief that eased the financial burden of festive travel while further promoting rail transportation as a preferred…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has condemned in the strongest possible terms the gruesome and senseless terrorist attacks on communities in Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State, which claimed the lives of at least 30 innocent Nigerians and led to the abduction of several others, including women and children. Professor Yilwatda described the attacks as barbaric, inhuman, and utterly unacceptable, stressing that they represent a direct assault on Nigeria’s peace, unity, and collective conscience. He expressed deep concern over reports of sustained violence across affected communities, including the killing…
By Kayode Akinmade If Joseph Edgar, author of the polemic titled “Adetoun Exposes Dapo Abiodun’s Under-performance,” had paused to consider the standing and institutional integrity of THISDAY newspaper—the platform he used to ventilate his habitual bile against the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun—he might have exercised a modicum of restraint. He did not. Instead, he joined a known blackmailer, Adetoun, in declaring—without evidence and without shame—that there is not a single ambulance in Ogun State. That Edgar could make such a sweeping and demonstrably false claim while invoking THISDAY’s credibility speaks volumes about his relationship with truth. Like the…
Nigeria are confident of reaching the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the 18th time when they engage Mozambique in Monday night’s Round of 16 tie at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. The Super Eagles have the record of most medals in the 69-year-old flagship football tournament of the African continent, viz three triumphs (gold medals), five runner-up positions (silver medals) and eight bronze acquisitions. The only three times they failed to reach the quarter-finals were at their debut in Ghana in 1963, at the 13th edition in Libya in 1982, and in Cameroon four years ago. Ghana…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) notes, with a mix of concern and amusement, that as Nigeria marches confidently into a new year, the opposition remains stuck in a familiar wilderness-wandering aimlessly, clutching excuses, and mistaking noise for relevance. If New Year resolutions were mandatory, Nigeria’s opposition would be the most delinquent defaulter. Year after year, Nigerians are forced to endure the same tired reruns: exaggerated despair, choreographed outrage, selective memory loss, and an incurable allergy to electoral reality. Rather than introspection or renewal, the opposition has perfected the art of grievance merchandising-crying foul where none…
The Jigawa Police Command has confirmed that no fewer than 16 people lost their lives as a canoe carrying 30 passengers capsized in Adiyani village, Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Jigawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who confirmed the incident, said the canoe was conveying passengers across a river when it overturned. According to the report, ten passengers were rescued and fourteen remain missing after the canoe overturned. SP Adam added that rescue efforts are ongoing, with security operatives and local volunteers working to locate the missing persons. According to him, the…
Terrorist on Saturday, 3 January, 2025 unleashed a deadly attack on Kasuwan-Daji market in the Demo community, located in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing over 30 people and abducted several others. Channels Television gathered that the gun-wielding attackers also carted away foodstuffs and other valuables worth millions of naira before setting the market ablaze. The terrorists were said to have invaded the community on Saturday evening and operated until the early hours of Sunday, 4 January, 2026. A resident of the area said about 42 people were tied and killed by the terrorists, who operated without…