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A school principal, a NECO official, and two students, who were kidnapped during an assault on an unauthorized examination center in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State, have been successfully rescued. Their release was secured following a collaborative operation conducted by the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and local vigilante groups. According to security officials, the kidnappers were compelled to release the victims and escape into the forest due to the intense pressure applied by the joint security team.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged to improve the credibility, transparency, and inclusivity of the 2027 general elections by addressing operational and logistical gaps identified in past polls. Speaking during a meeting with journalists and civil society groups in Minna, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Niger State, Dr. Oliver Tersoo Agundu, emphasized the commission’s dedication to restoring public trust through better planning and stakeholder collaboration.

• Security and Inclusion: INEC is partnering with security agencies to ensure a safe voting environment, and the commission is developing strategies to guarantee that internally displaced persons can cast their ballots.

• Accessibility: Dr. Agundu reaffirmed that no eligible voter will be disenfranchised, highlighting the commission’s commitment to making the process accessible for persons with disabilities through tools like the Braille ballot guide.

• Voter Participation: The REC urged citizens to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

• Statistics: While over 2.63 million PVCs have been collected in Niger State since 2023, more than 69,000 cards remain unclaimed, and residents are encouraged to pick them up to ensure their eligibility to vote in 2027.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Dr. Agundu called upon the media and civil society to bolster voter education efforts, noting that strong collaboration is essential for delivering a peaceful and credible electoral process.

The Kogi State High Court has officially refuted claims that it issued an order to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement released on Thursday by the court’s Chief Information Officer, Saqeeb Saeed, the reports were dismissed as false and misleading.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• No Legal Involvement: The court clarified that it has not handled any cases concerning the registration or deregistration of the NDC or any other political party.

• Protection of Judicial Integrity: While the court generally does not respond to social media misinformation, it felt compelled to act because the viral posts improperly included a photograph of the Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Joe Majebi, alongside former Governor Yahaya Bello.

• Correction of False Impressions: The court stated that the inclusion of these images appeared to be a deliberate attempt to falsely link the state’s judiciary to the alleged political decision.

• Warning to the Public: The court cautioned content creators and social media users against spreading unverified information that could undermine public trust in the judicial system.

• Commitment to Justice: The statement urged the public to disregard the viral reports and reaffirmed the institution’s dedication to the impartial administration of justice.