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If presidential and governorship elections are conducted simultaneously, it'll do either of two things:

1. It'll greatly reduce rigging
2. It'll push wicked politicians to go all out to rig because they don't want to lose.

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I would love it if it's approved that presidential and governorship elections be conducted same day because it will help reduce/stop rigging.

Reps propose conducting all elections in one day in 2027

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Reps propose conducting all elections in one day in 2027


The House of Representatives has proposed that all five major elections in 2027 be conducted on a single day, in a sweeping reform outlined in the proposed Electoral Act 2025. If passed, the amendment would empower the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold presidential, senatorial, House of Representatives, governorship and House of Assembly elections simultaneously.
 
The bill, sponsored by Bayo Balogun, Chairman of the House Committee on Electoral Matters, passed second reading in the House and seeks to repeal the Electoral Act No 13 of 2022. Among other key changes, the proposed law mandates a N50 million administrative fee for political associations applying for registration as political parties. It also sets spending limits for candidates, including N10 billion for presidential candidates and N3 billion for governorship aspirants.
 
Further provisions include the conduct of elections not earlier than 210 days and not later than 30 days before the expiration of the current officeholder’s term. Petitions arising from elections must be resolved within 90 days of filing. The bill also seeks to curb the frequent conduct of by-elections by allowing political parties to nominate replacements when lawmakers resign or die, provided the replacement is submitted to INEC within 60 days.
 
The proposed legislation outlines new rules for campaign financing, prohibiting donations exceeding N500 million from any individual or entity. It also criminalises false affidavits and misrepresentations by candidates, with penalties including fines up to N10 million or imprisonment.
 
The bill sets strict timelines for pre-election and election petition matters. Petitions must be filed within 21 days of result declaration, and pre-election suits within 14 days of the contested action. Appeals must be concluded within 60 days. The proposed law also bars courts from halting elections pending the resolution of legal disputes.
 
On the use of technology, the bill retains the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System for accrediting voters but is silent on the mandatory use of permanent voter cards. Voters will be allowed to present either a downloadable voter identification with a QR code or other recognised forms of ID.
 
Election results must be transmitted both electronically and manually from polling units to collation centres. Officers who violate this provision risk fines of at least N500,000 or six months imprisonment. Collation officers must also verify and confirm that the number of accredited voters and recorded votes match the data transmitted from polling units. Disputes during collation will be resolved using original results and accreditation records.
 
The bill also addresses internal party democracy and discipline, mandating the submission of party registers at least 30 days before primaries and barring the use of any register not submitted to INEC. Political appointees are prohibited from serving as delegates or being voted for in party conventions.
 
Candidates can challenge the submission of false information in affidavits by opponents. If a court determines that constitutional requirements were not met, the candidate and the sponsoring party will be disqualified.
 
To discourage baseless legal challenges, penalties of up to N10 million may be imposed on petitioners and their legal counsel if their suit falls outside the recognised grounds for contesting an election.
 
The bill emphasises that courts cannot declare as winner any candidate who did not fully participate in all stages of the election. It also exempts periods of national emergencies, disasters or war from the computation of legal timelines under the Act.
 
INEC will be required to issue certificates of return to nominated replacements without conducting by-elections, provided parties comply with the replacement procedure. Special voting arrangements will be introduced for security personnel, INEC officials, observers, journalists and ad-hoc staff who will vote on designated dates prior to the main election.
 
The proposed Electoral Act 2025 represents one of the most comprehensive electoral reforms in recent history, with far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s political and electoral landscape.

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I strongly agree with you

Kajaard:
How do people expect her to retire when she is still young? I mean she is 30 years old and still has more years to contribute to the national team.

Social media and fake news these days

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She no sneak out

She still Dey

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Oh good, we think say you don sneak out, good one that you are still there.

I'm still here - Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala debunks claim of retiring from international football - Dash Press Media ⬇️

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Our history would not have been completed richly if I had failed in the last election – Tinubu ⬇️

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Why I abandoned law to pursue acting – Actor Femi Adebayo

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Nollywood star and producer Femi Adebayo has opened up about the exact moment he chose acting over a career in law.


In an interview with Pulse, the actor revealed he was earning just N20,000 monthly as a lawyer before an acting gig changed everything.



“Acting was a hobby for me at the time,” he said. “But then I got offered N50,000 to act for just three days. Meanwhile, my monthly salary as a lawyer was N20,000. That was when I said, ‘Femi, this acting is your calling.’”



That moment made him fully embrace his passion, leaving law behind to pursue a career in entertainment—one that’s been shaped by his talent and the legacy of his father, veteran actor Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello.


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BREAKING: Balthazar Egonga whose videos went viral on the internet has been sentenced to 18 years for embezzling government funds ⬇️

Justin Bieber changes his name on Instagram

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Justin Bieber changes his name on Instagram

Concern for Justin Bieber’s welfare has increased online after the star changed his Instagram name to a new moniker. 

The Stay hitmaker, 31, has had fans speculating about his well-being for months due to his erratic behaviour online, from posts seemingly shading his wife Hailey to an explosive Father’s Day message. 

Worries have intensified once more after the musician changed his handle on Instagram while sharing a slew of unusual posts. 

Formerly just "justinbieber" on the platform, he has now changed his handle to "lilbieber" for reasons completely unknown. Local restaurant guide
 
He also had a posting spree on the site, sharing a series of dark selfies and screenshots from video calls with friends. 

Fans have commented on the name change, with some wondering if he's about to venture into rap and comparing him to artists like Lil Wayne and Lil Xan


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No time, do the crime do the time.

Speed Darlington to appear before NAPTIP over disturbing video

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has asked Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as “Speed Darlington”, to unfailingly appear at its national headquarters in Abuja on Friday, May 30th 2025, by 9am.

 
The agency says Speed Darlington has questions to answer regarding a viral Instagram live video where he claimed he had carnal knowledge of a 15-year-old girl in a hotel
 
NAPTIP, in a letter to the singer dated May 28th, noted that his actions, if substantiated, violate the trafficking in Persons Prohibition Enforcement and Administration Act 2015.
 
The agency asked the singer to respond to the requests to avoid further action from the agency.
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Court jails 12 Filipino women for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud in Lagos ⬇️

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It is well

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Quitting Nigeria will not absolve Meta of liability, FCCPC says - My Opinion On This

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has hit back at Meta Platforms Inc, warning the tech giant that its threat to exit Nigeria will not erase its legal responsibilities or liabilities under the Nigerian law. 


Meta said earlier today, May 3, that it “may be forced to effectively shut down the Facebook and Instagram services in Nigeria in order to mitigate the risk of enforcement measures.” 

Meta’s warning came after it lost a legal bid last week to overturn a ₦220 million fine imposed by the FCCPC for violations of data protection and consumer rights laws. 
 

Reacting to Meta's threat, FCCPC, in a statement on Saturday, May 3, described Meta’s statement as “a calculated” move aimed at “inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision.” 

FCCPC said that Meta threatening to leave Nigeria does not absolve the company of liabilities for the outcome of a judicial process. 

“These infringements included denying Nigerians the right to control their personal data, transferring and sharing Nigerian user data without authorisation, discriminating against Nigerian users compared to users in other jurisdictions and abusing their dominant market position by forcing unfair privacy policies,” FCCPC wrote on X. 

“Interestingly, Meta had been fined for similar breaches in Texas ($1.5b) and only recently was asked to pay $1.3 Billion for violating E.U. Data Privacy Rules. Elsewhere in India, South Korea, France and Australia, Meta had faced varying penalties for similar breaches. But Meta never resorted to the blackmail of threatening to exit those countries. They obeyed.” 

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Transgender people should use toilets for the disabled if they don't want to use toilets assigned to birth gender – Kemi Badenoch ⬇️

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INEC moves to legalise voting without PVC

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INEC moves to legalise voting without PVC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness to allow eligible Nigerians without Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to vote in the 2027 general elections, provided that the current electoral laws are amended to accommodate such a change.
 
Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, confirmed the commission's position in an interview with The PUNCH. He noted that while the electoral body is open to expanding voter access through the use of technology, it cannot proceed without legal backing.
 
“It is not our stand alone that is important,” Oyekanmi said. “Equally critical is what the subsisting law says. While the commission is favourably disposed to the recommendation by stakeholders—that PVCs alone should not be the only criterion for voting at an election—the law needs to be amended to reflect it.”
 
The development comes on the heels of remarks by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who spoke during a quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners in December 2024. Yakubu said that the commission was considering alternatives to PVCs to improve efficiency and reduce electoral fraud.
 
“The commission also believes that with the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, the use of the Permanent Voters’ Cards as the sole means of identification for voter accreditation on Election Day should be reviewed,” Yakubu said.
 
“Those who already have the PVCs can still use them to vote, but going forward, computer-generated slips issued to the voter or even downloaded from the Commission’s website will suffice for voter accreditation. This will not only save cost, it will also eliminate the issues around the collection of PVCs and the diabolical practice of buying up the cards from voters in order to disenfranchise them,” he added.
 
INEC's proposal has sparked conversations among electoral stakeholders and reform advocates, many of whom see the move as a step toward a more inclusive and technologically advanced electoral process. However, Oyekanmi emphasized that any significant procedural change must comply with the existing legal framework.

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President Tinubu is best father to Seyi, but worst president of Nigeria - Eedris Abdulkarim ⬇️

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Education minister calls for NYSC to be extended to two years

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Education minister calls for NYSC to be extended to two years
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Education is proposing an extension of the national service duration from one to two years.

The proposal was made public in a statement issued on Saturday by the NYSC’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Caroline Embu.

The development was revealed following a visit by NYSC Director-General Olakunle Nafiu to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, in Abuja on Friday. The visit forms part of broader reform efforts aimed at tackling certificate racketeering and improving the integrity of the NYSC scheme.

In 2024, a federal investigation uncovered that approximately 22,789 Nigerians had submitted fake foreign degree certificates to enrol in the NYSC programme. This revelation triggered a nationwide crackdown and a series of reforms to sanitize the system.

Alausa highlighted the ministry’s ongoing efforts to digitise the verification process for foreign-trained Nigerian graduates. He also commended the NYSC for its digitisation of the mobilisation process, a move he said has significantly curbed certificate fraud.

The education minister reportedly advocated for the extension of the NYSC service year to two years, stating that it would allow for an expansion of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme for corps members. “You have done so well as an organisation. Let NYSC give people more opportunity to become job creators that will meet the needs of the country,” Alausa said during the meeting.

Responding to the proposal, the NYSC DG reaffirmed the scheme’s commitment to aligning with federal government directives. “We are also trying to reform the scheme to conform with the present national needs,” Nafiu stated.

He also called for the creation of a central database to track Nigerian youths travelling abroad for undergraduate studies. According to him, such a database would provide the government with a reliable record of students and help eliminate the prevalence of fake graduates.

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I was offered N5 billion bribe to raise motion to impeach Fubara – Edison Ehie ⬇️

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Senate denies suspending Natasha over sexu@l harassment claims

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The leadership of the Senate has denied suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexu@l harassment.
 
In a statement released on Saturday, March 8, the Senate leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, said the Upper Chamber suspended Senator Natasha specifically for flagrantly disobeying Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (As Amended) and her unparliamentary behaviour during its plenaries and proceedings.
 
Recall that the Senate on Thursday, March 6, handed down a six-month suspension on Senator Natasha. 

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These actions paint the country in a negative light - GEJ reacts to State of Emergency Declaration in Rivers state ⬇️

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Kenneth Okonkwo meets with PDP's Atiku Abubakar after dumping Labour Party

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Kenneth Okonkwo met with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar to discuss Nigeria's future. 
 
Kenneth, an actor-turned-politician, had been a firm supporter of Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the last election. He was also the Labour Party's spokesperson. 

However, in mid 2024, Okonkwo dumped Labour Party and criticised Obi. He claimed that every member of the Labour Party is confused about the party's future due to a lack of leadership from Peter Obi. 
 
Months after he quit LP, Okonkwo has now been invited for a meeting with Atiku Abubakar, the PDP's presidential candidate in the last election. 

Okonkwo shared photos of him and Atiku and wrote: “lt's a privilege and honour to be invited by His Excellency Atiku Abubakar for a consultative meeting on how best to chart a new course for our beloved country. The situation in Nigeria today requires the cooperation of every well-meaning Nigerian to ensure that our country is restored to its path of greatness.”

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Nigeria’s Visa on Arrival not scrapped - Minister of Interior, Tunji Olubunmi-Ojo clarifies

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The Minister of Interior, Dr, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says Nigeria’s Visa on Arrival practice is not being scrapped, but rather upgraded to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
 
Dr Tunji-Ojo stated this at a meeting with the Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zarah Audu in Abuja.
 
According to the Minister, travellers would still be able to apply online for short stay visas, with approvals being granted within 24 to 48 hours. He added that once approved, the visa will be sent to the applicant’s email, eliminating the need for a physical sticker upon arrival.
 
Dr. Tunji-Ojo said this upgrade builds upon the existing online approval system, streamlining the process and enabling travellers to receive their approvals ahead of time.

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