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Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has said that Nigerians can begin to receive verified election results within three hours of voting if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fully adopts and deploys modern technological tools in the electoral process. Aregbesola made the assertion during a panel discussion titled “Innovation in Electoral Technology 2015–2025,” where he emphasized that advanced digital systems could significantly enhance transparency, efficiency, and public trust in Nigeria’s elections. He cited examples from Brazil, Venezuela, Israel, and Ghana, where the use of technology in voting and result collation has drastically reduced election malpractice and enabled citizens to access official results within hours of polls closing. “With the level of technological advancement in today’s world, there is no reason Nigerians should wait for days to know who won an elec...

By Chigozie Igbo The member representing Nnewi North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Augustine Onyekachukwu Ike, has denied allegations that he collected money from Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, to defect from the Young Progressive Party (YPP) to the APC. Addressing journalists in Nnewi on Monday, Hon. Ike described the allegation as “baseless and politically motivated,” urging the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)-led government to present credible evidence if such ever happened. “I challenge anyone, including the APGA government, to show proof that I collected money from Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu or anyone else to join APC. My decision was based purely on conviction and the need to attract greater democratic dividends to my constituency,” he stated. The lawmaker emphasized that his political moves were guided by his commitment to credible governance and his desire to ensure Anambra Sta...

A fatal road traffic accident involving six vehicles occurred on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at about 9:12 a.m. near BASCO Hotel, along the Ihiala–Owerri Road in Anambra State. According to reports from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, the crash resulted in the death of one male adult, while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries. In total, eight male occupants were involved in the collision. The vehicles affected include a Mack trailer, a Lexus 350 SUV (registration number YAB-131-DA), an Inveco truck (ABC-693-XD), a Mitsubishi L300 truck (JJJ-488-SQ), a Toyota Camry (MKA-331-AA), and another Inveco tipper (HAL-604-ZX). Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred when the Mack trailer, which was reportedly speeding, suffered a brake failure, lost control, and rammed into the other vehicles in its path. The injured victims were quickly taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala, where the driver of the Lexus was confir...

By Uchenna Ezeadigwe, Awka In a renewed effort to curb illicit drug use, homelessness, and the growing number of out-of-school children, the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity, has embarked on a nationwide advocacy and humanitarian campaign across Nigeria and abroad. The Awka chapter, known as the Honduras Deck, joined the initiative on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with a road walk through major streets and motor parks in Awka. The event, tagged “Street Child Project”, carried the theme Against Drug Abuse and Homelessness, Back to School Project. Speaking during the awareness rally, President of the Honduras Deck, Engr. Okata Friday, said the campaign aimed to sensitize the public on the dangers of drug abuse and the social consequences of homelessness and out-of-school children. “NAS believes in advocacy and humanitarian service. We are always at the forefront of offering a helping hand where challenges abound,” Okata said. “Here in Awka...