Despite announcements from security operatives restricting movement during the Anambra governorship election, several markets and businesses remained operational across the state. At Eke-Awka Market, petty traders displayed products such as potatoes, groundnuts, apples, and other foodstuffs, while some vehicles offered limited transport services within the capital city and its environs. Similarly, at Nkwo Market in

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Former presidential candidate and Labour Party chieftain, Peter Obi, has sounded the alarm over escalating vote buying in Nigeria’s electoral process, warning that it undermines democracy and entrenches poor governance. Obi spoke on Saturday after casting his vote at Polling Unit 019, Umudim Akasi village in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. He

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US-based tech entrepreneur and healthcare innovator Seun Mafa has urged Nigerians to focus on resolving the country’s challenges internally rather than depending on foreign political promises. Mafa, CEO of 5Africa, made the comments in response to recent statements by former US President Donald J. Trump, who suggested he would “rescue Nigerian Christians.” “While such statements

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Labour Party governorship candidate Dr. George Moghalu has expressed concerns over alleged vote buying and low voter turnout during the ongoing Anambra State election. Speaking to journalists after voting at Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi, Moghalu linked voter apathy to a lack of confidence in the electoral process. He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has ordered an investigation into allegations that Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited neglected oil spills that severely affected B-Dere community in Gokana Local Government Area. The action follows a petition submitted by the community through their Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Hamilton Odom & Co., and presented on the Assembly

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Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has decorated CSP Usman Maibindiga, Commander of the special security outfit Operation Fushin Kada, following his promotion from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP). Operation Fushin Kada, a joint initiative between the Kaduna State government and the Kaduna Police Command, was established to combat banditry, kidnapping,

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Labour Party governorship candidate Dr. George Moghalu has expressed satisfaction with the deployment of security personnel during the ongoing Anambra State election, while remaining cautiously optimistic about the outcome. Speaking to reporters at his residence, Moghalu said the professionalism of security operatives would be clearer once the voting concludes. “I can’t make any definitive statement

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Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent and diplomatic measures to address Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking during the November Holy Ghost Service on Friday, Adeboye responded to recent warnings from US President Donald Trump, recommending a 90-day deadline for security

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On Saturday, Anambra State police reported partial compliance with restrictions on vehicular movement during the election period. By 7:20 a.m., over 30 commercial and private vehicles were seen traveling along the Awka–Amawbia–Enugwu-Ukwu axis, while security vehicles moved to their posts. Some traders, like Mrs. Theresa Chinweuko, sold food to voters, and police at Abagana checkpoint

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The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Iseyin campus, has suspended academic activities for two weeks following the tragic death of a 200-level Agricultural Economics student fatally injured by a hit-and-run driver in Iseyin town. The incident sparked student protests in the town. The Registrar, Mrs. Olayinka Balogun, expressed condolences and announced that students in

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