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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the resumption of the final phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. A statement by INEC spokesperson, Mohammed Haruna, said the exercise begins on Monday, 11 May and ends Friday, 10 July. “During this period, eligible citizens who have attained the age of 18, as well as those who were unable to register during the earlier phases, should seize this opportunity to do so,” the statement read in part. The commission said it will from Thursday 23 to Wednesday, 29 July display the voters register for claims and objections. “This statutory…

The seven-man administrative panel of inquiry instituted by the Abia State Government to investigate the crisis in Okon Aku community, Ohafia Local Government Area of the state, has formally submitted its report. The panel was set up to investigate the killing of an Okon Aku community youth leader, Igwe Akuma, the burning of people’s houses, and the root causes of the crisis in the community. Receiving the report on Tuesday in Umuahia, Abia State Governor Alex Otti assured that the government would meticulously study the document through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government before issuing a White…

The Katsina State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed concern over what it described as the deteriorating state of security and education in the state. The development was made known at a thanksgiving ceremony organised by students in honour of Senator Yakubu Lado, where the state PDP Chairman, Alhaji Nura Amadi Kurfi, spoke on the growing challenges facing the state. Kurfi said the security situation in Katsina has worsened significantly in recent years, affecting livelihoods and threatening the safety of communities across the state. He argued that both the security and education sectors require urgent and deliberate…

A devastating rainstorm has claimed the lives of two persons and destroyed more than 50 houses in Dokan Mai Jama’a community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Village Head of Dokan Mai Jama’a, Alhaji Hamisu Tukur, confirmed the incident, describing the storm as “violent and sudden,” which left many residents displaced and homeless. He said, “The rainstorm came with very strong winds and destroyed over 50 houses in the community. We have also recorded two deaths”. Eyewitnesses said the heavy downpour began around 6:41 p.m. on Monday, uprooting roofs, collapsing walls, and damaging properties across the community. Residents…

Ipswich Town have announced Chuba Akpom has joined them on a permanent transfer, DAILY POST reports. Akpom spent last season on loan at Portman Road from Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam. The permanent move was triggered following the Tractors promotion to the Premier League. The 30-year-old has now penned a three-year contract with Ipswich Town until June 2029. Akpom scored twice in 30 Championship appearances for Ipswich Town. He was on the books of Ajax for three years following his arrival from Middlesbrough in 2023.

Nathan Tella has been praised by Kasper Hjulmand after the Nigerian delivered a goal and an assist in Bayer Leverkusen’s emphatic 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles forward produced a standout performance at the BayArena, playing a decisive role as Leverkusen strengthened their push for a UEFA Champions League place. The result lifted the club to fourth position on 58 points, keeping them firmly in contention for qualification. Reflecting on the display, Hjulmand highlighted Tella’s importance to the team, pointing to his energy, movement and attacking contribution as key factors in…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Tuesday arraigned a Lagos-based trader, Chidera Chukwuka, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged unlawful possession, manufacture, distribution and display of unwholesome processed alcoholic products. Chukwuka, 30, was arraigned before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on a six-count charge bordering on alleged production and sale of counterfeit alcoholic beverages, including Johnnie Walker Red Label, Flirt Vodka, Lords Gin London Dry and Gordon’s Dry Gin. At the proceedings, prosecuting counsel, Isa Ali, informed the court that the agency had filed a six-count charge against the defendant and urged the court…

Only a few have been under any illusion that Nigeria is a case study of attempting to study a complex case, not resolving it. Most experts who believe they understand the gamut of workings of the country have been disappointed countless times but have continued to dole out their theories, more out of being heard than operating in any sense of correctness. I have come to realise that anyone who is still confident that he or she understands Nigeria and its convoluted systems should see a psychiatrist either in Abeokuta or Yaba Left urgently. Just about a week ago, an…

Arsenal ended the UEFA Champions League ambitions of Ademola Lookman after a 1-0 second-leg victory over Atletico Madrid secured a 2-1 aggregate win and a place in the final, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Lookman featured for an hour in the decisive semi-final clash at the Emirates Stadium before being replaced by Johnny Cardoso, as Atletico failed to overturn the Gunners. The Nigerian forward had limited impact in the contest, with his only notable contribution arriving early in the second half when his header from the centre of the box, assisted by Marc Pubill, was blocked. In the game, Lookman completed…

XRP (XRP) is currently displaying a technical pattern that follows a 2025 fractal that produced 66% gains. The daily chart shows XRP price breaking out of a bull flag, which can also result in massive gains.Key takeaways:XRP is currently displaying a technical pattern similar to the 2025 price action that ignited a 66% price rallyXRP’s spot taker CVD has turned positive, suggesting confidence among buyers.XRP price chart fractal targets $2.35XRP’s price action in the daily time frame mirrors a technical structure after recovery from the  April 2025 cycle low, preceding a sharp upward continuation. The formation came after a multi-week consolidation…