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Claims That APC Had Over 40 Million Registered Members Ahead Of 2023 Elections Was A Lie – Says Party Chieftain

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Claims That APC Had Over 40 Million Registered Members Ahead Of 2023 Elections Was A Lie – Says Party Chieftain

Senator Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed that the party’s reported membership numbers leading up to the 2023 general elections were significantly inflated. Basiru disclosed that the claim made by the APC National Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, led by Governor Mai Mala Buni, that the party had over 40 million registered members was false.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In 2021, the Buni-led committee conducted a membership registration and revalidation exercise, subsequently announcing that over 40 million individuals had registered as party members. However, Basiru pointed out the discrepancy between this figure and the actual electoral outcome, where APC’s presidential candidate, now President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, secured fewer than 10 million votes in the 2023 elections.

Basiru made these remarks during the launch of a train-the-trainer workshop on e-registration of APC members in Abuja on Wednesday. He emphasized the importance of transparency and accuracy in political party membership figures, which are crucial for democratic processes.

The exposure of the inflated membership numbers underscores the necessity for a robust and reliable registration system. The new e-registration initiative aims to ensure that the party’s membership records are accurate and reflective of the true support base.

“If we have that membership of 45 million, how come we went to the poll and got votes of less than 10 million? In line with Amilcar Cabral’s doctrine of ‘tell no lies, claim no easy victories,’ this has exposed the lie,” Basiru stated.

He further elaborated, “In exposing that, it is not to ridicule anybody. It is to acknowledge that mistakes were made. The party register was misused, leading to corruption. Therefore, the National Working Committee (NWC) has decided to implement a digitalized and biometric-based registration system linked with the National Identification Number (NIN) of all members. This exercise must be taken seriously to ensure we have a register conducted with integrity.”

At the event, the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, announced that only those on the e-register would be eligible to contest elections or secure appointments after the exercise. “This process will not only drive the planning, decision-making, and projection process but will serve as the basis of reference for any member of our party seeking appointment at any level or desiring to contest an election,” Ganduje said.

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Defamation Disaster: Sophia Momodu Sues For ₦10 Billion In Explosive Legal Move Against Caroline Hutchings!.

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Nigerian socialite and reality TV star Sophia Momodu has initiated legal action against Nollywood actress Caroline Hutchings regarding an allegedly defamatory post on social media.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Dispute

  • The conflict originated from a Snapchat post by Caroline Hutchings, where she alleged that a woman she previously defended on national television had been romantically involved with her former partner while they were still together.

  • Although the post did not identify anyone by name, it went viral, with many internet users interpreting the comments as referring to Sophia Momodu.

Legal Response and Demands

  • In response, Sophia Momodu, through her legal counsel, Prince (Dr) Richard Oma Ahonaruogho, SAN, of Paradise Law Firm, has served Caroline Hutchings with a Notice of Intended Legal Proceedings.

  • The notice asserts that the ambiguity of the post has caused severe reputational damage, emotional distress, character attacks, and ongoing cyberbullying against Momodu.

  • According to her legal team, Momodu reached out to Hutchings directly on July 3, 2026, requesting a public clarification if the post was not directed at her.

  • They state that Hutchings received the message but failed to respond or issue a clarification, allowing public speculation to continue.

  • Momodu is demanding a retraction of the statement, an unreserved public apology published in national newspapers with nationwide circulation, and ₦10 billion in monetary compensation, along with other legal reliefs.

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Bring Him Home! Family Petitions IGP Over Continued Seizure Of Habila’s Body!.

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The family of the late Mary Habila has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to demand the immediate release of her body for burial.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Family’s Petition and Demands

  • The petition was submitted to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Friday by the deceased’s father, Tanko Habila, alongside his wife, relatives, and legal counsel.

  • The family expressed deep frustration with the Ebonyi State Police Command, noting that the body has been withheld for nearly two weeks.

  • They argue there is no legal justification for keeping the remains and accused the police of causing the family unnecessary emotional distress.

  • Tanko Habila stated the family is not interested in a post-mortem examination, asserting that sudden deaths can occur without foul play, and they simply wish to proceed with funeral arrangements.

Minister David Umahi’s Response

  • Mary Habila passed away at the residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, under circumstances currently under investigation.

  • Minister Umahi has denied any involvement in her death, labeling attempts to link him to the incident as “politics taken too far”.

  • He stated that Habila was a trusted aide and felt like a daughter to him, noting he had previously funded some of her medical treatments for existing health issues.

  • Regarding the circumstances of her death, Umahi reported that she had complained of bleeding from her nose during a call with her boyfriend shortly before she was discovered.

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Digital Revolution! President Tinubu Signs Historic Executive Order To Unleash Nigeria’s Crypto And Virtual Asset Potential!.

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President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, establishing a unified regulatory framework for Nigeria’s digital economy and virtual assets.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Regulatory Framework and Objectives

  • Harmonized Governance: The order aims to strengthen cooperation between financial, capital markets, and revenue agencies, closing regulatory gaps that previously left the country vulnerable to fraud, money laundering, terrorism financing, and data privacy threats.

  • No New Regulator: The framework coordinates the existing mandates of government agencies rather than creating a new regulator or transferring statutory powers between institutions.

  • Oversight Structure:

    • Virtual Asset Council: Chaired by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) serving as vice-chairs. Additional members include the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

    • Virtual Asset Office: This serves as the operational body for the Council, with its secretariat located at the CBN to manage daily coordination, information sharing, and reporting.

Operational Implementation

  • Supervisory Approach: Registration for operators will depend on the activity and asset type; the SEC will register securities, while the CBN will oversee payment, settlement, and custody services involving non-security virtual assets.

  • Regulatory Sandbox: The CBN is initiating a regulatory sandbox, allowing eligible operators to test blockchain-based solutions and products under strict supervision to assess market and financial stability implications.

  • Fiscal and Policy Roadmap:

    • The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) will issue a tax policy for the sector to ensure consistent application of tax laws and support national revenue.

    • The Federal Government is finalizing a Virtual Assets White Paper to outline long-term policy priorities.

    • The Council is required to develop a Harmonised Implementation Framework within 30 days to facilitate the order’s execution.

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