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INEC confirms over 2.3m voters for Osun governorship election

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has announced that 2,339,233 registered voters are eligible to participate in the August 15 Osun governorship election, describing the poll as a key test ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, as he began a five-day readiness assessment tour of Osun State. According to Amupitan, the registered voters are spread across 3,763 polling units in 332 registration areas covering the state’s 30 local government areas. He…

Zamfara: Troops rescue 48 kidnapped civilians

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF)’s North-West ‘Operation Fansan Yamma‘, have rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a swift response to a terrorist attack on Magami village, Ƙauran-Namoda local government area of Zamfara State, in the early hours of 26th July, 2026. According to an issued statement by Lt.-Colonel Aliyu Ɗanja, the JTF’sMedia Information Officer, the operation was launched after troops of Sector 2 received a distress call indicating that a large group of terrorists, riding about 40 motorcycles, had invaded the community. The terrorists rounded up numerous residents with the…

Customs agents threaten protest over alleged manipulation by shipping firms

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

Members of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) have threatened to stage a protest over the alleged manipulation of ship manifests by some shipping companies, warning that they will expose those responsible if urgent action is not taken. Former ANLCA vice-president, Kayode Farinto, accused the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Hapag-Lloyd of engaging in practices that create serious challenges for importers and licensed customs agents while allegedly encouraging corruption in the cargo clearance process. The agents said the practice could disrupt port operations and further weaken the country’s…

U.S to end routine visa services in Abuja, 24 other African posts

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

The United States government has announced a sweeping restructuring of its visa operations across Africa, with routine visa services at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic posts set to be discontinued from August 1, 2026. The decision, unveiled by the U.S Department of State, is part of a broader realignment of overseas operations aimed at strengthening national security, reducing government waste and ensuring more consistent standards in visa screening, vetting and adjudication. In a statement released on Tuesday, the State Department said the move reflects the Trump administration’s policy…

2027: “We won’t trust INEC with our votes” – ADC

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Seeks punishment for judge over reregistration ruling The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified its preparations for the 2027 general election, declaring that it will not rely solely on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to safeguard its votes while also seeking disciplinary action against a Federal High Court judge over the now-overturned judgment that deregistered the party. Speaking yesterday in Ilorin, Kwara State, during a sensitisation walk ahead of the 2027 elections, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC had resolved not to place complete trust…

2027: Kaduna Gov. Uba Sani picks Jerry Adams as running mate

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has nominated the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) Jerry Adams, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Announcing the decision yesterday, Governor Sani said the choice was the product of “wide consultations, deep reflection and earnest prayers,” and described it as a reaffirmation of his administration’s commitment to inclusion, justice and fairness. “This decision is far greater than the selection of a deputy governorship candidate,” the Governor said in a statement. It is a reaffirmation of the…

“2027 polls must be decided by Nigerians, not courts” – Atiku

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said the outcome of the 2027 general election should be determined through votes cast by Nigerians and not through legal battles in the courts. Atiku made the statement yesterday, after the Court of Appeal overturned a Federal High Court judgment that had sought to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and some other political parties from participating in Nigeria’s political activities. The appellate court’s decision cleared the way for the ADC leadership to continue its preparations for the 2027 elections without facing further legal challenges…

APC defections shake NDC, as party appeals to Hanga, Gaya to stay

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to the Senator representing Kano Central, Rufa’i Sani Hanga, and former Kano State governor, Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, to reconsider their alleged plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kano State Chairman of the NDC, Hussaini Isah Mairiga, said the party remained concerned about reports surrounding the two politicians, particularly after they visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Sunday alongside the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. Their meeting with Tinubu came after the APC National Chairman reportedly visited…

Plateau: MOPOL officers allege 7-month allowance delay

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

Some Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers deployed on peacekeeping duties in Plateau State have alleged that they have not received their monthly operational allowances for seven months, claiming funds released by the state government were diverted. The officers, who spoke anonymously for fear of victimisation, said they were deployed from Kano State to communities in Jos-South, Barkin-Ladi, Ɓokkos and other local government areas in December 2025. They claimed they were promised a monthly allowance of ₦150,000 by the Plateau State government but received payment only for December. According to them, although…

“Umahi threatened our President over ₦20bn Mary Habila death lawsuit” – SOKAPU alleges

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says he vowed to deal with him, teach him a lesson The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) has alleged that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, threatened its National President, Engr. Tabara Samuel Kato, following the group’s lawsuit seeking an independent investigation into the death of 26-year-old nurse Mary Habila. Addressing newsmen at an emergency press conference yesterday, SOKAPU claimed that Umahi contacted Kato via WhatsApp at about 9:39 a.m. on July 28 (yesterday), after learning about the lawsuit and a recent television interview granted by the SOKAPU president. According…