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The Niger state Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), set for local government election in the state scheduled to take place 1st November, 2025, across the 25 local governments areas of the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Engr. Mohammed Jibrin Imam, told newsmen in Minna: “I can assure you that preparation for the election is already complete, it is 95 to 96% complete.” Imam added that “All our materials for the election are in place the list of personnel for the election have been compiled, the personnel have been trained.” He said that the election would be conducted in 4,950 polling units with a minimum of 400 voters for each of the polling unit. He pointed out that the election would be conducted “manually”, thereby ruling out the use of the BVAs machines. He also said ballot boxes belonging to INEC would not be deployed for the polls. The Chairman disclosed that adhoc staff to be used during the election were already being screened and wrote proficiency exam...

Abuja, Nigeria — October 2025 The Tinubu-Uba Leadership Network (TULN) has lauded the patriotic synergy between the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa Gwabin, and the National Assembly, describing it as a strong demonstration of unity, discipline, and visionary leadership driving Nigeria’s collective security renewal under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. In a statement jointly signed by Adeosun Olayinka, Public Relations Officer; Husseini Modibbo, Vice Chairman; and Emmanuel Bagu, Director of Strategy and Mobilization, TULN praised General Musa for his strategic collaboration with the legislature and for repositioning the Armed Forces as a beacon of national pride, cohesion, and professionalism. The commendation followed the inauguration of key Defence Headquarters projects in Abuja, graced by the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, as Special Guest of Honour. The newly commissioned facilitie...

I, Comrade Musa Mohammed (Moonlight), concerned individual, write to express my thoughts on the recent presidential pardon granted to 175 convicts and former convicts. While i welcome the gesture of mercy and recognize the constitutional powers vested in you, i compelled to voice my concern regarding the exclusion of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, from the list of beneficiaries. DCP Abba Kyari, a decorated officer with a proven track record in combating crime and terrorism, has been a symbol of hope in the fight against insecurity.  His contributions to national security cannot be overstated. Despite his current legal challenges, many Nigerians believe that his expertise would be invaluable in the ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in our nation. The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) and several other organizations have appealed to you to consider granting a presidential pardon to DCP Kyari, citing national security interests...

A section sealed off with yellow crime scene tape. Image used for illustration purposes.  A UK mosque was set ablaze with two people still inside in a suspected arson attack that police are treating as a hate crime. It is the latest violent incident to be reported in a politically charged British summer, during which incidents of Islamophobic and antisemitic hate have remained high, and comes just days after a deadly attack outside a synagogue in Manchester. You might also like Celeb Watch Andrew Tate cleared of all sexual offences in UK 411 UK govt set to give migrants earn right to settled status 411 UK prime minister condemns plan to deport settled migrants Two people in balaclavas tried to force the mosque’s door open on Saturday night before pouring gasoline onto the steps and setting it alight, a voluntary mosque manager who asked not to be named told CNN. Emergency crews rushed to the mosque in Peacehaven, near Brighton, on the country’s south coast, shortly befo...