The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated a formal process to pursue compensation from South Africa for the businesses and properties abandoned by Nigerian citizens during recent waves of anti-immigrant unrest.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Alexander Ajayi, confirmed in an interview on Channels Television that the government is actively documenting the assets left behind by those participating in the voluntary repatriation program. This detailed documentation, which covers both movable and immovable property, will serve as the foundation for diplomatic negotiations with South African authorities.

• Systematic Documentation: Ajayi has instructed all departing Nigerians to provide precise records of their shops, businesses, and personal assets. The High Commission intends to collaborate with the South African government to verify these locations and demand restitution.

• Diplomatic Engagement: Initial discussions regarding these claims have already occurred between the Nigerian High Commission and the South African Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

• Voluntary Repatriation: The push for compensation follows an increase in targeted attacks against African immigrants and the enforcement of strict anti-immigration policies, including a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country.

• Ongoing Evacuations: The federal government continues to facilitate the return of its citizens, with recent arrivals at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos following earlier evacuation flights on June 11 and June 24.

“We will not allow the labor people have suffered to build over the years to just go down the drain or be taken over by people,” Ajayi stated, emphasizing that the government’s commitment to the returnees extends beyond the flight home to ensuring their economic losses are addressed.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally expressed concern that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reached a record-low level of public trust, claiming the body has abandoned its role as an impartial and transparent arbiter. In a statement shared on its official account this Tuesday, the opposition party characterized the commission, led by Professor Joash Amupitan, as a proxy for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging it is working to maintain the current political structure ahead of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The PDP further argued that the commission’s inconsistent application of court orders and a noted lack of transparency regarding electronic result transmission have led voters to lose faith in the electoral process. According to the party, the survival of democracy during economic hardship depends on the public’s conviction that their grievances can be addressed through the ballot, a process that necessitates a truly independent umpire.

In related developments, INEC has begun issuing access codes to nine registered political parties—including the APC, PDP, African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)—to facilitate the submission of candidate names for the 2027 general elections. These submissions cover presidential, governorship, and legislative races, excluding off-cycle contests in Kogi and Osun states. Additionally, an anonymous senior INEC official refuted claims that the NDC was blocked from accessing the nomination portal.

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• User-provided text regarding PDP allegations and INEC portal access.

• “2027: ‘Public Confidence In INEC Has Hit A Historic Low’ – PDP” (headline).

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Following a Progressive Governors’ Forum meeting in Abuja, governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have evaluated the results of the party’s recent primary elections, the Ekiti gubernatorial race, and various by-elections. Imo State Governor and Forum Chairman, Hope Uzodimma, reported that the APC demonstrated strong performance in these contests.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

During the session, the governors reached the following key resolutions:

• Consultation with Party Leadership: The forum plans to hold a meeting with APC National Chairman, Netanwe Yilwatda, and other party leaders to coordinate preparations for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.

• Strengthening Democracy: The governors expressed a commitment to addressing challenges within Nigeria’s democratic environment and prioritizing the welfare of citizens.

• Future Strategy: The forum affirmed its intent to continue collaborating with the party’s national leadership to support, strengthen, and align the party’s policies to achieve better outcomes for Nigerians ahead of upcoming elections.

The meeting saw high-level attendance from APC state governors, including those from Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Borno, and several others.