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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes. This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony. The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan. According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court…

At least nine people have been killed in a road accident involving a truck and a commercial vehicle along the Yola Road in Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State.The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, the crash happened in the early hours of Monday, around 7:00 a.m., near Kaluwa Village.  A DAF truck travelling in the same direction as a Sharon commercial vehicle reportedly rammed into it. Sources said the impact caused the truck to lose control, somersault and fall off the road. Victims of the…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his starting line-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Group C clash with Taifa Stars of Tanzania, DAILY POST reports. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali will be in goal, cementing his status as the team’s first choice goalkeeper. Chelle picked Bright Osayi-Samuel and Zaidu Sanusi as full-backs. Regulars Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi will feature as centre-backs. Newly appointed captain Wilfred Ndidi will pair Alex Iwobi in midfield. Victor Osimhen will lead a four-man attack that includes Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze and Adams Akor. Super Eagles X1 Vs Tanzania Nwabali Osayi-Samuel,…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has revealed that no Ministry, Department, or Agency of the Federal Government achieved full compliance in the 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard. The Chairman of the commission, Aliyu Musa, represented by the Director of the System Study and Review Department, Olusegun Adigun, revealed this while presenting the scorecard on Tuesday. Highlighting the performance of 344 MDAs assessed, he said the results showed that 48 MDAs (13.95%) demonstrated substantial compliance, 132 MDAs (38.37%) recorded partial compliance, 141 MDAs (40.99%) showed poor compliance, and 23 MDAs (6.69%) fell under non-compliance. “No MDA…

Two people have lost their lives while 19 people sustained injuries in an accident along the Lokoja-Okene road on Tuesday. The sector commander, Kogi State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Tenimu Etuku, confirmed this in a statement in Lokoja. Etuku stated that four out of the 19 survivors sustained various degrees of injuries ranging from bruises to fractures and have been rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. He attributed the cause of the lone accident to excessive speeding He said, “From the manifest, the ill-fated bus reportedly left Kano on Monday evening, heading to Auchi/Benin before…

The All Progressives Congress in Ebonyi State has announced that its primaries for the forthcoming local government and councilorship elections will be held on January 25, 2026. The announcement was made by the State Chairman of the party, Stanley Emegha on Monday, during a briefing with journalists in Abakaliki following a State Executive Committee meeting. Emegha advised political appointees intending to contest the elections to comply with Governor Francis Nwifuru’s directive to resign before the primaries. “The primary election for both councillorship and chairmanship will be held on January 25, but the processes will commence earlier in January,” he added.…

As Nigeria’s economy begins to show tentative signs of improvement, with inflation easing and the naira gaining stability, many Nigerians are yet to feel any real relief. In this interview, the Chief Executive Officer of Lukefield Finance Company, Omotayo Asupoto, explains why she believes the economy is gradually recovering, the ways her firm is assisting SMEs through transparent and affordable financing, and why patience is essential for a lasting rebound. OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA present excerpts What gap is Lukefield Finance addressing in a crowded financial market,? The financial industry is vast, with numerous players operating across various sub-sectors. Our own area…

The Super Eagles have announced their starting lineup for their opening match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fes in Fez, Morocco. The match, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, will be Nigeria’s first test in Group C, having won the tournament three times and finishing as runners-up in the 2023 edition. The lineup, unveiled via the Super Eagles’ X account on Tuesday, features a blend of defensive solidity and attacking flair, with Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Samuel Chukwueze leading the attack. Starting XI: Nwabili Osayi Zaidu Ndidi…

Telecom operators around the world could face severe capacity constraints in the next decade unless governments take early decisions to expand access to mid-band spectrum ahead of 6G, the GSMA said on Thursday. In a new report titled Vision 2040: Spectrum for the Future of Mobile Connectivity, the industry body said next-generation 6G networks will require up to three times more mid-band spectrum than is typically available today to support soaring demand for data, AI-driven services and advanced digital applications. The study, compiled by GSMA Intelligence and the GSMA’s global spectrum team, estimates that countries will require an average of…

Belkin’s Stage PowerGrip has shown me that I should be asking more from a wireless magnetic power bank than just boosting battery life while it hangs off the back of my phone. Its clever design adds layers of extra functionality, and the inclusion of a retractable two-way charging cable expands the number of devices you can charge without always having to remember to pack a cord. It also improves your smartphone’s ergonomics when taking photos, but that’s one of a few places where the PowerGrip’s functionality feels disappointingly limited.The PowerGrip is much chunkier and heavier than I expected, which turned…