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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and State Security Service (SSS) have launched separate investigations into alleged unauthorised access to the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database, following a social media post by the spokesperson to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, which appeared to show details from the commission’s voter registration records. INEC spokesperson, Mohammed Haruna, said preliminary findings from its audit trail had enabled investigators to identify the user account through which the information was accessed. Mr Haruna reassured Nigerians that there was no evidence of an external cyberattack on its systems. “Preliminary findings from the…
During this year’s World Nutrition Day last week, we were reminded to reinvigorate our concerted efforts to tackle the burden of malnutrition in Nigeria, not only through enabling policies but also through accelerate implementation of proven, high-impact nutrition intervention with sustained domestic financing by state and local governments. Nigeria’s National Development Plan (2021–2025) identifies the protection of women’s maternal health as a key driver of national development. Central to the plan is the goal of reducing maternal mortality from 512 deaths to 300 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2025, while also tackling malnutrition among women of reproductive age. The…
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has declared that Nigeria will go all out for victory when they face Poland in an international friendly on Wednesday, as the arrival of defender Calvin Bassey handed the team a major boost in Warsaw. Bassey joined the squad at the team’s Presidential Hotel on Tuesday, increasing the players in camp to 20 and giving Chelle a near-complete squad ahead of the encounter against the White-Reds. Calvin Bassey[Credit: Super Eagles Media]The Fulham defender’s arrival strengthens Nigeria’s defensive options and comes as the Super Eagles seek to build on the momentum generated by their recent…
The Niger State House of Assembly has approved Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago’s request for a N20.4 billion loan facility to boost the state’s food security initiative through the development of a large-scale irrigated farming project. The approval was granted during Tuesday’s plenary session following the presentation of a letter from the governor addressed to the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Sarkindaji. The letter was read on the floor of the Assembly by the Speaker. In the letter, Governor Bago sought legislative approval for a bank guarantee in favour of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) for a facility…
Ahead of the governorship election in Ekiti State, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the commencement of Permanent Voter Card, PVC, collection for registered voters in the state. In a statement, the commission said PVC collection began on Monday, June 1, 2026, at designated registration areas and wards across the 16 local government areas. The ward-level collection will run from June 1 to June 14, 2026. Thereafter, collection will continue at INEC Local Government Area offices from June 15 to June 21, 2026, daily between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., including weekends. The commission urged all registered voters…
The Ogun State Police Command says it arrested 38 foreign nationals from Côte d’Ivoire during a recent operation conducted in Kajola-Ilese, Atan-Ota, and not bandits. The arrested suspects, comprising 19 males and 19 females aged between 25 and 35 years, were found in an apartment following credible intelligence. DAILY POST learnt that they were said to have entered Nigeria for online business activities. However, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, contrary to reports circulating on social media, insisted that no bandit, kidnapper, or terrorist was arrested during the operation. Babaseyi stated that the suspects were unable to produce…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has reiterated his team’s desire to extend their unbeaten streak when they take on Poland in a friendly on Wednesday. The former African champions are unbeaten in their last five games. Chelle’s side last tasted defeat in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, when they lost to hosts Morocco on penalities. Ahead of the clash with Poland, slated for the 58,000-capacity PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw., the Malian stated that his team will go all out for a win. “Now, we have a team and we are preparing to go out…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on Nigerians to pray for former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, following recent political accusations and remarks credited to the former governor. Makinde’s position was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade. The commissioner said Nigerians had been “shocked” by Fayose’s recent comments, which he described as false accusations. Oyelade said the governor was currently focused on addressing the security challenges in Oyo State “Governor Makinde is too preoccupied with finding a solution to the challenges posed by the kidnappers of children and teachers in…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command, says it arrested 48 suspected drug traffickers in May. The Edo State NDLEA Commander disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the command also recorded the seizure of 541.47 kilogrammes of narcotic drugs in its ongoing war against drug trafficking and abuse. The commander said the arrests comprised 25 males and 22 females nabbed during intelligence-led operations at various drug flashpoints across the state. A breakdown of the seizures showed that cannabis sativa dominated the haul, with 540.6253 kg. Other substances seized included 0.2701 kg of psychotropic substances, including…
A House of Representatives aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency of Delta State, Julius Akbovoka, has petitioned the party’s National Executive Committee to ensure transparency in the handling of the outcome of its primary election. Akbovoka disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja, saying the results recorded at the various voting centres should be reflected in the final outcome of the exercise. The appeal comes days after the NDC distanced itself from various results of its nationwide primaries circulating on social media. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s…
