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2027: “Era of ballot box snatching, result manipulation is over” – INEC

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that ballot box snatching and election result manipulation will no longer determine the outcome of elections, declaring that stronger legal and technological safeguards are now in place ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave the assurance yesterday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, to the commission’s headquarters. The meeting centred on strengthening collaboration between both agencies, particularly in voter education and public awareness ahead…

Alleged certificate forgery: Ex-Minister, Nnaji arrested at Abuja airport

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has been arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja over allegations that he forged his academic certificates. The former minister was apprehended yesterday shortly after arriving from Enugu aboard a chartered flight, according to authoritative airport sources familiar with the operation. His arrest marks a significant development in an ongoing investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which has been probing allegations surrounding the authenticity of his academic credentials. Sources said Nnaji is expected to…

Schools close in Borno community, after insurgent’s attack

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

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Borno state governor Babagana Zulum has dispatched a high-powered delegation to Lassa in Askira/Uba local government area, following Monday’s insurgent attack on Government Day Secondary School which left 39 students and teachers missing. The delegation, led by the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Lawan Abba Wakilbe, visited the community to sympathise with victims and assess the situation. During a meeting with parents of the affected students, the delegation conveyed Governor Zulum’s condolences and assured them that the state government was working closely with security agencies, community leaders and…

KADVS arrests 7 suspected armed bandits in Kaduna

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Recovers firearm, other exhibits Operatives of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVS) have arrested seven suspected armed bandits during a midnight operation in Kubau local government area of Kaduna State, recovering a locally-made firearm, cash, mobile phones, charms, and other items. The operation, conducted at about 2:12 a.m. on June 30, was led by the Kubau Sector Coordinator, Abubakar Shuaibu, following intelligence that prompted security operatives to lay an ambush along the Ikara–Zuntu route. The road has been identified as a major corridor frequently used by suspected bandits and kidnappers,…

CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks (MFBs) across the country over their failure to comply with regulatory requirements necessary for continued operations. The apex bank announced the decision in a statement issued yesterday by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, stating that the revocation took effect from July 1, 2026. According to the CBN, the action was taken pursuant to Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020, which empower the regulator to…

“Tinubu has delivered more for North than any previous administration” – Uba Sani

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu has delivered more developmental projects and interventions to Northern Nigeria than any previous administration, pointing to investments in infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare and other critical sectors as evidence of the President’s commitment to the region. The governor also dismissed claims that the North may withdraw its support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that the President would secure even more votes from the region than he received in the 2023 presidential poll. Sani made the remarks…

FG to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy – Minister

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has announced plans to end the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), saying it has contributed to the rising number of children dropping out of school. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, during the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee. According to the Minister, more than 20 million pupils leave school between primary education and junior secondary school, indicating that the current system is not working. “We have 20 million…

‘First section of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway completed’ – FG

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has completed the first 118-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway at a cost of ₦257 billion, while approving 27 major road projects worth over ₦3.9 trillion across 15 states, as part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure development nationwide. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the development while briefing newsmen after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. He also announced that the remaining 164-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway is scheduled for completion by November…

Alleged ₦400m bribery: Atiku demands Gbajabiamila’s suspension

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations of a ₦400 million bribery scandal and questions surrounding a ₦27.4bn budgetary allocation. In a statement issued yesterday by the Atiku Media Office, the former vice-president said President Tinubu must demonstrate leadership by ensuring that members of his administration are held accountable for their actions. Atiku was reacting to allegations made by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director General of the Presidential Foreign…

FG approves ₦286bn maritime projects to boost ports, Blue economy

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has approved four maritime projects worth ₦286 billion to modernise port operations and strengthen Nigeria’s blue economy. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) cleared the acquisition of pollution control vessels, pilot cutter boats, and firefighting boats, alongside the dredging of the Escravos Channel to improve navigation and maritime safety. Officials say the projects will enhance pollution control, emergency response, and efficiency in port channels across the country.