INEC officials refusing to upload Presidential election results in Lagos, Delta States says LP - ITREALMS

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The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure has raised alarm on the impunity that is presently happening across the entire Lagos State where the results of the presidential elections collated in various polling units in the state are not being uploaded to the Central Server, reports ITREALMS.

As said by the chairman in a press statement available to ITREALMS, the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in connivance with the security agencies are claiming that the BVAS have suddenly developed fault and therefore cannot function.

Labour Party's Obi wins more unit @Aso Rock - ITREALMS

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The Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has won in some of the polling units inside the Presidential Villa also known as Aso Rock in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

Report reaching ITREALMS newsdesk indicated that LP won in at least polling units 120 and 131 respectively in Aso Rock.

Governor Adeleke votes @Ede, commends new Electoral Act - ITREALMS

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The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke casts his vote at Sagba/Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9 in the ongoing presidential and National Assembly elections.

The Governor arrived at 8:42 and cast his votes at about 8:44 after accreditation and verification with BVAS machine.

Tim Akano: February 25th & the Quest for a Gorbachev 2.0 - ITREALMS

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Finally!

Will it be eureka for Nigerians the day after, or will the hopes, expectations and aspirations of February 25th turn to frustrations, disappointment and disillusionment in the weeks ahead?

First, will the election be free, fair and credible? Will the results stand or will we have another June 12 fiasco on the horizon? Who will win between Nigeria and the politicians? Will the outcome beget peace, unity in diversity and wholesale transformation? Highly unlikely.

Your Voice Matters: Why eligible citizens must vote - ITREALMS

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Voting is an essential aspect of democratic governance, as it is the only way through which the people can exercise their power to choose their leaders and shape their future. Nigeria, a country blessed with abundant human and natural resources, is poised for another democratic exercise as her citizens head to the polls to elect their leaders. It is time to get it right with a leader that will ensure that ALL citizens partake of the country's blessedness.

As we approach election day, every eligible citizen must come out and vote. Voting is not just a civic duty; it is also a right and a privilege that must be exercised. Every vote counts, and every vote matters in determining who becomes the leader of our great country.

NLNG flags off 2023 Nigeria Prizes competition - ITREALMS

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The Advisory Boards for The Nigeria Prize for Science, The Nigeria Prize for Literature and The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism, sponsored by Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited, have published the Call for Entries for the 2023 edition of the prizes, flagging off this year’s competitions.

General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, Andy Odeh, said the Science and Literature prizes, which are now in their 19th year, each come with a cash prize of $100, 000 while the Prize for Literary Criticism has prize money of $10,000.

Human rights coalition ask Nigerians to support fight against corruption - ITREALMS

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The Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Coalition with membership across 35 civil society organisations, has asked Nigerians to expose corrupt practices in the country for prosperity, peace and development.

The coalition in Lagos also called on Nigerians to back the on-going anti-graft campaign by the relevant anti-corruption institutions, especially the fight by the notable anti-graft institution, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Adeleke to Osun residents: Mobilize and cast your votes peacefully - ITREALMS

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The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on people of Osun State to mobilize and troop out peacefully to elect leaders of their choice at Saturday's general elections, reports ITREALMS.

In a pre-election statement personally signed, Governor Adeleke described the Saturday election as "a critical milestone in national democratic development of Nigeria in which all eligible citizens must actively participate to decide the future of the nation.

4,300 participants @UNESCO global dialogue to regulate digital platforms - ITREALMS

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The UNESCO conference on Internet for Trust, dedicated to discuss the draft global guidelines for regulating digital platforms, to safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information ended with 4,300 participants in person and online, reports ITREALMS.

The conference brought to the table different stakeholders including governments, independent regulators, digital companies, academia, the technical community and civil society. 

MRA condemns attack on TV Cameraman, says Police must arrest, prosecution perpetrators - ITREALMS

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the brutalization of Trust Television station cameraman, Mr. Taiwo Yishau, on February 21, 2023 at the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) grand finale rally for the party’s presidential flag bearer, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu.

The organization called on Police authorities to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators, saying it was bewildered that policemen stationed at the venue of the rally who witnessed the attack on the media professional did nothing to assist him or to put an end to the assault. 

Naira redesign: Evaluating effectiveness of CBN's communication - ITREALMS

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There is a popular theory that Nigerians are resilient. The CBN naira redesign policy put that famous theory to the test in several ways. People have been stretched in a myriad of directions in the scramble to overcome the scarcity of new naira notes. Banking halls, ATM points, and Point of Sale (POS) stations are packed out with people seeking cash to handle everyday transactions.



Every day over the last couple of weeks has been a nightmare for most Nigerians. Many have struggled to pay for the essentials including food not because they don't have money but simply due to the challenge of accessing funds from the banks.

Banks have been vilified for this reason. Some have even called them 'economic saboteurs'. This perception unfortunately led to attacks on bank branches including arson. Preventable.

Alleged network shutdown: NCC warns on fraudulent messages - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians to ignore any message on fraudulent network shut down, declaring it as fraudulent, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement available to ITREALMS and endorsed by the Director, Public Affairs at NCC, Mr. Reuben Muoka, said the attention of NCC, has been drawn to fraudulent and misleading information circulating in some social media platforms, insinuating there is a planned shutdown of all telecom networks and relevant ICT Units, including online transfer facilities of the banks, with effect from Thursday, February 23, 2023.

National Lottery Nigeria commences operations to enrich millions - ITREALMS

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Millions of Nigerians would soon begin to win incredible life-changing prizes with the commencement of operations by the National Lottery of Nigeria (NLN), reports ITREALMS.

Apart from lifting Nigerians from the morass of poverty with its range of exciting games playable with as little as N100, the lottery will also help combat unemployment.

'Don’t be deterred, remain steadfast, renew your social contract with Chief Ephraim Nwuzi on Saturday' - ITREALMS

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Erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP) Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has condemned in the strongest terms, the criminal invasion of the premises of a Federal Lawmaker and APC candidate for Etche/Omuma Constituency, Chief Ephraim Nwuzi, by masked men, reports ITREALMS.

Eze who alleged that the masked men were later revealed to be security agents executing the orders of Gov. Nyesom Wike, at the wee hours of Wednesday. 

Simon Ekpa arrested by Finnish Police - ITREALMS

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The factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) known as AutoPilot, Mr. Simon Ekpa, has finally been arrested at his home in Lahti area of Finland, reports ITREALMS.

Ekpa’s arrest took place on Thursday, February 23, at his apartment near Lahti market.

Elections 2023: IPI Nigeria writes FG, security agencies on journalists' safety - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI) has asked the Nigerian government and all security agencies in the country to respect the constitutional rights of journalists to freely cover and report on the general elections commencing this Saturday, 25 February, 2023, without obstruction or impediment.

In separate letters to heads of all security organisations in the country and the electoral management body, IPI Nigeria reminded the agencies that just as they are duty bound to ensure the elections are conducted peacefully, journalists are also under duty to keep the public informed.

NPO gets ombudsman - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has stepped up a new Ombudsman mechanism with a nine-man board of the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC), otherwise known as the National Ombudsman, reports ITREALMS.

NPO president who doubles as NPAN President, Malam Kabiru A. Yusuf, said in a press statement available to ITREALMS that NMCC, is a major step by the industry to strengthen public confidence in the media through prompt resolution of issues bordering on ethical breaches in media content.

Ebeledike to Ndigbo Lagos: Your vote, your voice - ITREALMS

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The President of the Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU) in Lagos, Chief Sir Amechi Ebeledike, has charged ndi-Anambra, and the entire Ndigbo in the state on the imperative of ensuring they vote at the Saturday presidential elections, reports ITREALMS.

Ebeledike who was speaking on upholding civic responsibilities, noted that the life of every citizen depends on the choice they make with their votes.

Internet Access: Eight considerations for Low Earth Orbit satellite - ITREALMS

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There’s a space race happening right now to connect the world to the Internet. Companies such as SpaceX, OneWeb, Amazon, and Telesat, are racing to launch large constellations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide Internet access. 

They could help bridge the digital divide, particularly in rural regions, but they could also introduce new security and privacy concerns.

Konga Jara: 12 lucky shoppers enjoy VIP treatment, exclusive mentorship by Ekeh, Zinox boss, others - ITREALMS

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It was a weekend of excitement, filled with a huge dose of useful business success tips and powerful insights from a carefully selected cast of resource persons and spiced with loads of fun and surprises as Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant hosted 12 lucky shoppers to an all-expense paid weekend with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh.

Spanning from Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12, 2023, the 12 participants had been exposed to a series of mind-blowing and exciting initiatives which commenced from their arrival and reception at the grand Lagos Continental Hotel and culminated in a lunch date with Ekeh at his residence in the heart of Ikoyi, Lagos on the final day.

NCC dedicates Toll-Free Number, 622 as Presidential Election Incident Hotline - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dedicated a toll-free number 622 as presidential election incident hotline for the 2023 national elections, slated for Saturday, February 25, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement personally endorsed by the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NCC, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, informed 
ITREALMS that the dedication was in view of the importance attached to the upcoming Presidential Election.

APC grand finale rally in Lagos:Tinubu pledges to work hard for Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday held its grand finale rally in Lagos.

President Muhammadu Buhari who was physically present at the rally lifted up Asíwájú Tinubu's hand, again proclaiming him the next president of the country God willing.

Nigerians, who bewitched us? - ITREALMS

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How do you reconcile the evil that the current Federal Government has become, despite its populist posture? What is Buhari's obsession with currency change, everytime he sits as President? Why are politics and terrorism the denominators for the rush to redesign new notes and push out old ones? Why are our policymakers and leaders leaving substance and chasing chaff? Why must the average Nigerian bear the brunt of the incapacity and ineptitude of Buhari and Emefiele?

How much more damage must be done to the Nigerian economy and the livelihoods of Nigerians before caution is applied? Where is the wisdom in forcing Nigerians to deposit their old bills while new bills are largely unavailable? Why the uncomfortable silence from the responsible authorities, save for flashes of opinions?

FG, Canada strengthen ties against human trafficking - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government (FG) and the Canadian government on Tuesday vowed to scale up efforts in stemming the tide of trafficking in persons and migrants smuggling.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), said the two countries, through the technical partner; Ark Group, will promote projects to consolidate on the agency’s past achievements.

Elections: NPSA tasks INEC on deployment of effective technological devices - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the deployment and use of technological devices that are well-tested, protected from hacking, and replace malfunctioning for effective functioning during the 2023 General elections, reports ITREALMS.

The association also asked INEC to ensure seamless operational and logistics arrangements to prevent delays in the opening and closing of the accreditation and voting process, and the counting, collation, and transmission of results.

New Naira notes racketeering lands Oando Accountant in ICPC net - ITREALMS

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested an accountant of Oando Filling Station, Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, over alleged racketeering of the new Naira notes, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this to ITREALMS, the spokesperson to ICPC, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua said that this latest arrest followed the continued onslaught by the Commission on some elements who have taken advantage of the scarcity of the new Naira notes to swindle unsuspecting Nigerians.

Survey: Obi to win in 17 states, Atiku 11, BAT 9 - ITREALMS

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Once again, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has been projected in a latest survey to win in some 17 states of the federation in the forthcoming Saturday's election, reports ITREALMS.

According to the Enough-is-Enough (EiE) Nigeria's commissioned SBM Intelligence, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) were projected to win in 11 and 9 states respectively.

CBN renews Cellulant’s license as payment provider - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has renewed the license of Cellulant as a payment service provider in the country, reports ITREALMS.

This license, ITREALMS gathered affords Cellulant to continuously provide online and offline payment solutions, including collections, check-out, biller aggregation, and payout services securely to thousands of businesses across Nigeria.

Lagos releases Tuesday travel advisory - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State government has released travel advisory on the planned All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential mega rally in the state reports ITREALMS.

The advisory, according to the General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, is on the mega rally slated for Tuesday, February 21, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.