The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed that the Bi-Modal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IREV) are critical tools for electoral transparency, not fraudulent schemes. INEC’s Director of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Dr. Lawrence Bayode, clarified this during an interactive session organized by the commission on X (formerly Twitter) in Abuja. Speaking on “BVAS and IREV: Facts and Myths,” Bayode emphasized that these technologies were introduced to enhance the credibility, transparency, and accuracy of Nigeria’s elections. He addressed misconceptions surrounding BVAS and IREV, stating that doubts stemmed from misinformation, technical issues, and general…
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“Today, nearly everything is made in China – except courage; it’s made in Palestine.” – Anthony Bourdain. Anyone conversant with world affairs knows what’s happening in the Middle East. One does not have to belong to a particular faith to take an interest in events there because, where humanity is concerned, all divine religions agree on the sanctity of human life. Even though Nigeria has unending problems, that does not mean one should shut out other humans and their suffering. It’s like saying we don’t have enough food, so we would not give someone in dire need, even a bite. We…
Former Lagos State governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has extended his heartfelt greetings to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria as they mark the end of Ramadan and celebrate Eid-el-Fitr 1446 A.H. In a message addressed to the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Rhodes-Vivour expressed his best wishes to the entire Muslim community across the nation. “As the crescent moon of Shawwal has been sighted, marking the end of the blessed month of Ramadan, I join millions of well-wishers across our great nation in celebrating this joyous occasion with…
Two powerful earthquakes struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The first quake, measuring 7.7 magnitude, hit at 12:50 PM local time, followed by a 6.4-magnitude tremor at 1:02 PM. Preliminary reports indicate that at least 1,000 people have died and over 2,200 are injured, though officials warn that these numbers will likely rise as rescue operations continue. Hardest-hit areas include Mandalay, Sagaing, Nay Pyi Taw, Magway, Bago, and Shan South & East, all of which were already grappling with conflict and humanitarian crises. Mandalay, located near the epicenter, suffered severe structural collapses,…
The Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria) has partnered Oko Oba GRA Scheme 1 Housing Estate, Agege, Lagos, to unveil a ‘Zero Waste Project.’
A Nigerian pharmaceutical company, ST. RACHEAL’S Pharma, has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure return of all pharmaceutical firms that had left Nigeria because of economic challenges.
Many countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Iran, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bahrain, and Brunei, among others, have declared Sunday as Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the spiritual month of Ramadan. The sighting of the Shawwal crescent officially signals the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al Fitr. Saudi Arabia announced that Sunday, March 30, will mark the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Bahrain confirmed that Sunday, March 30, 2025, will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr, with Saturday, March 29, being the final day of Ramadan. Qatar has also officially announced that…
The Founder, Waka Community International Foundation, Lorenzo Mba has urged Nigerians to embrace walking to help prevent or manage conditions including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer and type 2 diabetes.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) of Sokoto State University have commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto for implementing the recently approved 25% and 35% salary increments for university staff, in line with the federal government’s directive. In a joint statement, the unions praised the governor’s swift action in settling outstanding allowances and ensuring the payment of the N70,000 national minimum wage to all state workers. They described his commitment to workers’ welfare as commendable and urged him to sustain these positive strides. The statement, signed…
To improve food security and combat malnutrition among women of reproductive age and children under 5, the Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) program has trained 109 women-led farmers on best agronomic practices for producing orange-fleshed sweet potatoes and vegetables in five local government areas of Bauchi State.