November 2025 – Page 150

Anambra Guber: ADC Condemns ‘Cash-And-Carry’ Democracy

09.11.2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Anambra governorship election, describing it as heavily monetized and undermining democratic principles. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party alleged that the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and its candidate engaged in widespread cash-for-votes practices. The ADC...

Kwara North School Wins 2025 Tax Competition, Bags N2.5m

09.11.2025

The Shepherd School, Lafiagi, in Patigi Local Government Area, has emerged winner of the 2025 Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) quiz competition, taking home N2.5 million. The school scored 20 points, narrowly beating Government Secondary School, Lafiagi (16 points) and Saint Anthony’s Secondary School, Ilorin (10 points). Other top performers included Ansarul Islam Grammar School,...

HEDA Urges Tinubu To Reconsider 15% Fuel Import Tariff

09.11.2025

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the recently approved 15% ad valorem import tariff on petrol and diesel, warning that its implementation could worsen economic hardships for Nigerians. In a statement on Sunday, HEDA Chairman Olanrewaju Suraju said that while the tariff aims...

Orji Kalu Congratulates Soludo On Re-Election As Anambra Gov

09.11.2025

Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has warmly congratulated the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on his re-election as Governor. This is as he said Soludo’s victory reflects the collective decision of the people of Anambra State to renew their confidence in his...

NEPC, Customs Intensify Efforts To Formalise Informal Cross-Border Trade

09.11.2025

The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs Nonye Ayeni, has described informal cross-border trade (ICBT) as a “Dynamic and indispensable part of Nigeria’s trade landscape,” calling for stronger efforts to formalise and support the sector. Ayeni, represented by the Acting Regional Coordinator, Lagos South West, Mrs. Bolanle...

Moghalu Rejects Results, Faults INEC Over Missing LP Logo

09.11.2025

Chief Dr. George Moghalu, the Labour Party governorship candidate in the just-concluded Anambra State election, has rejected the outcome, describing the poll as a sham marred by irregularities, poor logistics, and systemic lapses. Speaking to journalists at his country home in Nnewi, Dr. Moghalu alleged that the electoral process was fraught with manipulation and deliberate attempts...

Abiodun Congratulates Soludo On Re-Election

09.11.2025

Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on his re-election. Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), was declared the winner of the Anambra governorship election held on Saturday, polling 422,664 out of 584,054 valid votes across the...

Injured Enzo Fernández withdraws from Argentina squad

09.11.2025

Argentina and Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has withdrawn from national team duty, citing a persistent knee problem that has troubled him over the past four months. This development was announced by football journalist Fabrizio Romano in a post shared on his X handle on Saturday, November 8. The statement quoted Enzo as saying, “I was...

Gov Otu Hails Return Of Tinapa, Says It Marks Economic Rebirth

09.11.2025

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has described the formal return of the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort to the state government as “a battle fought and won for all Cross Riverians,” calling it a new dawn for the state’s economy. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Calabar, Governor Otu said the recovery...

Trump’s Threat Part Of Agenda To Destabilize Nigeria – NSCIA Warns

09.11.2025

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has condemned what it described as “false and dangerous” claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, warning that the narrative is part of a coordinated foreign agenda to destabilize the country. Addressing journalists after an expanded general-purpose committee meeting of all Islamic organizations across Nigeria on Sunday...