WATCH: EFCC Arrests Suspected Vote Buyers in Anambra Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested three suspected vote buyers in various parts of Anambra. The suspects are Emeka Ilokasia arrested at Ward 2, Njikoka Local government, Anambra; Nwachuwu Loretta, arrested at Ward 2(008), Awkuzu, Oyi local government and Emuka Chuwudi, arrested at Umunachi village, Dukonukofia local government. All the suspects were arrested while participating in the governorship election held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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Tinubu Mocks Peter Obi Over Anambra Election President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday mocked former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday for losing his polling unit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ongoing Anambra governorship election. Bayo Onanuga who took to his X handle described Obi as “the pontificator” who could not deliver his own polling unit to his party. “The pontificator Peter Obi loses his polling unit to APC, his candidate beaten in Anambra election,” Onanuga wrote. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had defeated the Labour Party…
BREAKING: Katsina United Fans Slit Player’s Throat There was tension on Saturday during a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter between Katsina United and Barau Football Club, after a Barau’s player, Nana Abraham, was attacked and left with a deep cut on his neck by enraged fans of the home team. The violence broke out moments after Barau’s Orji Kalu scored a 69th-minute equaliser to make the game 1-1, a development that appeared to infuriate some Katsina United supporters at the stadium. Barau FC, confirming the attack in a post on its official X handle, wrote: “70’ The match is…
BREAKING: SCSN Asks Tinubu To Sack INEC Chairman, Prof Amupitan The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately reverse the appointment of the newly inaugurated Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan. The Shari’ah Council’s call on Saturday followed SaharaReporters’ exclusive report that revealed that Professor Amupitan once authored a legal brief in 2020 containing Ibom Focus earlier reported exclusively obtained the report titled “Nigeria’s Silent Slaughter” where the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, in his legal brief, called for urgent intervention to stop what he termed “pogrom and attacks…
Anambra Election: I Was Denied Voting Rights, 96-year-old Grandma Cries Out A 96-year-old woman, Mrs Elizabeth Onike, has expressed deep frustration after being prevented from voting at her polling unit during Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra. Speaking with journalists at Umudimakasi, Agulu Ward 2, Polling Unit 008 in Aniocha Local Government Area, the visibly emotional nonagenarian said she had looked forward to exercising her civic right but was turned back by electoral officials for not possessing a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC). “I wanted to vote today, but they said I cannot because I don’t have my voter’s card. I came…
Anambra election: 95-Year-Old Woman Votes, Reveals Next Governor Unoigbo Nnagboo, 95-year-old woman, has cast the ballot at the ongoing governorship election in Anambra State. Speaking at Awkuzu Ward I, Polling Unit 007, the nonagenarian who turned out early to cast her vote, said she has always participated in elections with the hope of better governance. “I’ve always been coming to vote because I want good governance. And this is my farmland,” she told journalists. Despite the absence of security personnel, voters conducted themselves orderly at the polling unit. When asked about the absence of security agents, a voter, Ikegbunam Kenechukwu…
Gumi Blows Hot Again, Says Bandits Are On Revenge Mission But They Listen, Not Like IPOB Popular Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has again defended bandits terrorising northern Nigeria, claiming they are on “revenge missions” rather than waging unprovoked violence. Gumi, who has consistently courted public outrage over his sympathy for terrorists, made the remarks during an interview on Trust TV on Friday. The Sheikh argued that the Fulani herdsmen and bandit groups “do not attack people without any cause.” “The former governor of Bauchi State, (Isa) Yuguda, was able also to go with a government delegation into the…
Trouble Looms As NASS Members Kick Over Tinubu’s Non-Release Of Funds, Condemn Akpabio, Abbas’ Leadership There is serious tension in the Nigerian legislature as some members of the National Assembly are said to be gearing for a showdown with President Bola Tinubu over what they described as disdainful treatment from the executive. This is coming a few days after a member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau State, expressed deep concerns over the Tinubu-led government’s failure to release any funds for capital projects in the 2025 fiscal year, barely two months before the…
Barau Blasts Trump For Calling Nigeria “Disgraced Country” Barau Jibrin, Deputy Senate President, has slammed American President Donald Trump for calling Nigeria a disgraced country and threatening military invasion of the country to eliminate terrorists. In a viral video of Mr Jibrin speaking to the All Progressive Congress youths, the Deputy Senate President noted that Mr Trump’s statement was unacceptable and against international law. “For Trump to come say we are going to attack you, Nigeria is a disgraced country is quite unacceptable. We feel he should understand and retract that statement. It is against international law,” Mr Jibrin said.…
“Tell Trump To Delay Action For 100 Days; Adeboye Tells Tinubu, Gives Reason Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged President Bola Tinubu to confront Nigeria’s worsening insecurity with urgency, accountability, and diplomacy. Adeboye said this is especially in light of concerns recently raised by the United States President, Donald Trump. Speaking after the November Holy Ghost Service of the church, themed “The Eve of Glory,” Adeboye said the sanctity of human life must never be compromised. He advised President Tinubu to issue a 90-day ultimatum to all security chiefs…