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2027: INEC provides updates on ongoing voter registration The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has provided update on the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR. In its weekly online pre-registration statistics from 22nd to 28th of September 2025, being the Week 6 of the exercise, the Commission said it recorded a total number of 6,232,673. This number of made up of 3,250,338 (52.15%) females and… https://areatatafo.com.ng/2027-inec-provides-updates-on-ongoing-voter-registration/

Group urges APC to field Ambode as Lagos governorship candidate in 2027 The Ambode Comeback Crusaders have called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to consider former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 governorship election. In an open letter dated September 28 and addressed to both the APC National Chairman and the Lagos State Chairman, the group’s convener,… https://areatatafo.com.ng/group-urges-apc-to-field-ambode-as-lagos-governorship-candidate-in-2027/

PDP re-elects Venatius Ikem, 38 executives in Cross River congress The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has re-elected its chairman, Barr. Venatius Ikem, alongside 38 other members of the State Executive Committee (SEC). The congress, which held on September 27, 2025, at the Venetian Arena along Murtala Mohammed Highway in Calabar, was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other… https://areatatafo.com.ng/pdp-re-elects-venatius-ikem-38-executives-in-cross-river-congress/

Trump to push new peace plan in talks with Netanyahu US President Donald Trump will push a new peace plan to end the Israel-Gaza war during White House talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Trump has talked up prospects of reaching an agreement, telling journalists on Friday: “I think we have a deal”. But Netanyahu said on Sunday “it’s not been finalised… https://areatatafo.com.ng/trump-to-push-new-peace-plan-in-talks-with-netanyahu/

Bitcoin Recovers Above $112,000, Boosted by Weekend Gains In brief - Bitcoin recovered to $112,000 Monday morning, recovering losses sustained during last week’s price slump. - CME-based Bitcoin futures and options products saw a $4.33 billion decline in open interest between September 18 and 26. - Crypto-native investors remained optimistic despite last week’s liquidation event, supported by an $800 million uptick in open… https://areatatafo.com.ng/bitcoin-recovers-above-112000-boosted-by-weekend-gains/

Your call to bear arms misplaced priority – Activist Agberen to FRSC A human rights activist, Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen, on Monday said the calls by the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, on the Federal Government to allow its personnel to bear arms is a “misplaced priority,” stressing that it shows a “misunderstanding of what true road safety is.” This was contained in a statement signed by Agberen… https://areatatafo.com.ng/your-call-to-bear-arms-misplaced-priority-activist-agberen-to-frsc/

EPL: Alex Iwobi underrated in England – Laurens European football expert Julien Laurens has insisted that Fulham star Alex Iwobi and manager Marco Silva are underrated in England. Laurens spoke following Fulham’s Premier League 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. Iwobi has been in good form for Fulham so far this season. The Nigeria international also drew plaudits for his outstanding… https://areatatafo.com.ng/epl-alex-iwobi-underrated-in-england-laurens/

EPL: Amorim is my age mate, I have no faith in him – Wayne Rooney Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said he has “no faith” in current manager Ruben Amorim. Rooney was reacting to the Red Devils’ 3-1 defeat to Brentford last Saturday. The result means Amorim’s men have only won two league fixtures so far and sit in 14th place. United have also been eliminated from the… https://areatatafo.com.ng/epl-amorim-is-my-age-mate-i-have-no-faith-in-him-wayne-rooney/

Lagos lawmaker meets, sympathises with victims over Oworonshoki demolitions The Chairman of the Lagos State House Committee on Local Government Administration, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Hon. Sanni Ganiyu Babatunde Okanlawon, on Sunday participated in a stakeholders’ meeting at the palace of the Oloworo of Oworonshoki, His Royal Majesty Oba Babatunde Saliu, to discuss the recent demolition of buildings in Oworonshoki. Hon. Okanlawon, who… https://areatatafo.com.ng/lagos-lawmaker-meets-sympathises-with-victims-over-oworonshoki-demolitions/

‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Can Be Sued Over Wu-Tang Clan Album Copies, Judge Rules In brief - Judge Pamela Chen ruled PleasrDAO can pursue trade secret claims, finding the album’s value lies in its secrecy. - She dismissed claims of forfeiture, interference, and unjust enrichment on legal grounds. - Shkreli previously argued in January that Wu-Tang members must be joined as parties to the case. A federal judge ruled… https://areatatafo.com.ng/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-can-be-sued-over-wu-tang-clan-album-copies-judge-rules/

LaLiga: Akor thumbs up Sevilla’s victory at Rayo Vallecano Jerome Akor has talked up his winning goal for Sevilla against Rayo Vallecano, DAILY POST reports. Akor rose from the bench to score decisive goal for the Rojiblancos in the 1-0 win at the Campo de Fútbol de Valllecas. The 24-year-old fired home from inside the box three minutes from time. It was the former… https://areatatafo.com.ng/laliga-akor-thumbs-up-sevillas-victory-at-rayo-vallecano/

Shelve your lmo visit, no project to commission – Group tells Tinubu A pressure group, The Mazi Organisation (TMO), has called on President Bola Tinubu to shelve his planned visit to lmo State on Tuesday, September 30. The group claimed that Governor Hope Uzodimma had perfected the fine art of building federal roads so that Abuja will refund him, while leaving Imo’s state and local roads looking… https://areatatafo.com.ng/shelve-your-lmo-visit-no-project-to-commission-group-tells-tinubu/

Telegram Founder Alleges French Role in Moldova Vote Censorship In brief - Telegram founder Pavel Durov said French intelligence sought the removal of opposition channels ahead of Moldova’s 2024 election. - His allegations come as Moldova’s pro-European party leads in a new parliamentary vote marked by claims of Russian interference. - The dispute underscores rising state pressure on digital privacy platforms, from messaging apps… https://areatatafo.com.ng/telegram-founder-alleges-french-role-in-moldova-vote-censorship/

High-speed kārearea falcon wins 2025 prize The New Zealand falcon has been crowned the winner of the country’s annual Bird of the Year competition, taking 21% of the valid votes. The high-speed hunter, which goes by the Māori name the kārearea, is capable of reaching 200km/h in a dive, making them adept at hunting in the dense New Zealand forests. They… https://areatatafo.com.ng/high-speed-karearea-falcon-wins-2025-prize/

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers; ‌‎1. The Federal Government has summoned the leadership of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN and the management of Dangote Refinery to an emergency meeting over ongoing rift between the duo. The government also urged PENGASSAN members nationwide to reconsider its strike… https://areatatafo.com.ng/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-monday-morning-6/

Niger traditional rulers to mobilise communities for Measles, Polio, Rubella vaccination drive The Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Muhammadu Bara Muazu II, and the Emir of Kagara, Mallam Ahmed Garba Gunna Attahiru II, have pledged to mobilise their communities for a measles and rubella vaccination campaign. The traditional leaders made the commitment during the launch of an advocacy and sensitisation drive by the Niger State Ministry of Primary… https://areatatafo.com.ng/niger-traditional-rulers-to-mobilise-communities-for-measles-polio-rubella-vaccination-drive/

FG moves to avert strike, summons PENGASSAN, Dangote to Monday truce meeting The Federal Government has called on the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, to reconsider its proposed strike scheduled to begin on Monday over its dispute with Dangote Refinery. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made the appeal on Sunday in a statement, stressing that the Ministry has taken steps… https://areatatafo.com.ng/fg-moves-to-avert-strike-summons-pengassan-dangote-to-monday-truce-meeting/

Dangote sabotaging Nigerian economy – PENGASSAN President Osifo The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Festus Osifo, has alleged that the chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, is sabotaging the Nigerian economy. Osifo made the allegation while responding to questions in an interview on Sunday Politics, a programme on Channels Television. “The person that is… https://areatatafo.com.ng/dangote-sabotaging-nigerian-economy-pengassan-president-osifo/

They’re terrorists’ – Dangote Refinery blasts PENGASSAN over nationwide strike The management of Dangote Refinery has described the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, as terrorists. Dangote Refinery disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. This comes as PENGASSAN, at the weekend, directed members to down tools and cut gas and crude supply to Dangote Refinery. The PENGASSAN… https://areatatafo.com.ng/theyre-terrorists-dangote-refinery-blasts-pengassan-over-nationwide-strike/

US citizen released by Taliban after nine-month detention A US citizen held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for nine months has been released following negotiations led by Qatari mediators, officials say. The man, identified as Amir Amiry, is the fifth American to be freed from detention in Afghanistan this year. He was on his way back to the US on Sunday. US Secretary… https://areatatafo.com.ng/us-citizen-released-by-taliban-after-nine-month-detention/