By Miriam Humbe The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to introduce “downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)” for voters who have misplaced or defaced their original cards. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, revealed this on Wednesday when he hosted the Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who visited the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Prof. Amupitan explained that the new technology was part of ongoing efforts to modernise Nigeria’s electoral processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said that the downloadable PVC option would not be automatic or open to firm-time registrants who have never…
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By Miriam Humbe The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria neutralised 662 terrorists and other criminal elements, rescued 951 kidnapped victims and arrested 1,084 suspects during military operations conducted across the country in the second quarter of 2026. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Wednesday during the combined Defence Headquarters Monthly and Second Quarter Media Briefing in Abuja. The military also said troops recovered 328 assorted arms, 12,590 rounds of ammunition, dismantled 12 illegal refining sites and intercepted over 464,268 litres of stolen petroleum products between April…
***Appoints NDIC As Official Liquidator Following the revocation of the operating licenses of 46 Microfinance Banks (MFBs) by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on July 1, 2026, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has been appointed as the official Liquidator, pursuant to Section 12 (2) of BOFIA 2020, and Section 55 (1 & 2) of the NDIC Act 2023. It is in this capacity that the Corporation wishes to inform the depositors of the banks in particular and the general public in general that the affected institutions are no longer authorized to conduct banking business in Nigeria. Consequently, members…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success in support of internal security with the interception of a suspected member of a vehicle theft syndicate linked to the theft of more than 50 vehicles across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Director Naval Information, Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The operation was carried out by operatives of Naval Base Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the security architecture of the FCT through intelligence-led operations and collaboration with sister security agencies. The suspect, Mr Habeeb Ajadi, was intercepted…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has sustained the momentum of Operation DELTA SENTINEL with the discovery and neutralisation of another illegal crude oil storage facility in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, further disrupting the logistics chain supporting crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Acting on credible intelligence, personnel from Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY conducted an operation around the Bethel Community axis, where they uncovered a network of concealed dugout pits used for the storage of suspected stolen crude oil.…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has recovered over three billion naira unremitted pension contributions from employers. This was contained in a statement issued by PenCom, in Abuja on Wednesday. The commission said that the recovery was achieved through ICPC-PenCom enforcement initiative aimed at addressing pension contribution defaults and protecting the retirement savings of workers. The recovered funds, obtained from defaulting employers in the electricity sector, has been fully remitted into the respective Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) of affected employees in accordance with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act…
By Miriam Humbe At the recent BRICS meeting held in India at the end of June, China’s top Diplomat, Wang Yi tasked stakeholders on jointly responding to the Ebola outbreak in Africa. In entrenching China’s lead in looking out for the welfare of other nations, Wang Yi told BRICS to address global challenges, including resolutely combating all forms of terrorism, clearly opposing the militarization of outer space and effectively tackling global energy and food security risks. He made the remarks on June 23, in India while attending the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National…
The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Head of Transparency International (TI) Nigeria, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, has received the Transparency International Amalia Award for Individual Professional Excellence, one of the organisation’s highest honours, recognising outstanding leadership, expertise, and commitment to the global fight against corruption. The award was presented during the Transparency International Movement Awards Ceremony on 1 July 2026, marking the conclusion of the TI Summit 2026, held from 29 June to 1 July. Named after the late Amalia Kostanyan, former Chair of Transparency International Armenia, the Amalia Award celebrates exceptional contributions by…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with France. This is following the successful conclusion of the Fifth Nigeria–France High Defence Staff Talks held from 29–30 June 2026 at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Representing the CDS at the closing session, the Chief of Defence Training, Rear Admiral Abolade Ogunleye described the engagement as an important platform for consolidating the longstanding strategic partnership between Nigeria and France. He also conveyed the appreciation…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, admitted in evidence more documents tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the alleged N1.4 billion petroleum subsidy fraud involving the Managing Director of Nadabo Energy Limited, Abubakar Ali Peters, and his company. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Peters alongside his company, Nadabo Energy Limited, was previously standing trial before Justice C.A. Balogun of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja. However, the matter…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Ikoyi, on Monday, June 29, 2026, arraigned Abdulkarim Muhammad Arome, and his company, Cresco Oil and Gas Limited before Justice O. A. Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over an alleged N336,993,863.35 fraud involving Lotus Bank. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The defendants were arraigned on an amended three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing and retention of proceeds of criminal conduct. According to the charges, the offences are contrary to Sections…
By Ambassador Yu Dunhai July 1, 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Under the Party’s strong leadership, China has achieved the twin miracles of rapid economic growth and long-term social stability. In just a few decades, it has accomplished a development transformation unprecedented in human history, becoming the world’s second-largest economy and a key engine of global growth. Many international friends often ask what lies behind China’s remarkable success. The answer, above all, is the leadership of the Communist Party of China. At the beginning of the twentieth century, China was…