Politics
CVR: 92,845 Nigerians Submit Online Applications
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has received 92,845 online applications nationwide within 48 hours of resumption of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).
The commission in an updated statistics on the online registration stated that as at 7 a.m of Wednesday, 114,577 accounts were created by registrants.
It disclosed that of the 92,845 applications received, 63,437 were for new voter pre-registration, while 997 of the applications were requests for uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
It noted that at that about 7 a.m 3,958 applications were received for voter transfer.
The commission disclosed that 826 of the applications were for the replacement of lost or damaged PVCs.
The statistics also show that 21,745 applications were for voter record review, while 1,882 were for review of information.
The Tide source reports that the online registration started on June 28, while physical registration at INEC local government and state offices would commence on July 19.
Meanwhile, INEC has opted for a new registration machine known as INEC Voter Enrollment Device (IVED) instead of the Direct Data Capture Machine (DDCM) for the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) because it is more efficient.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Mutiu Agboke, stated this on Wednesday, in Ibadan while briefing newsmen on the commencement of CVR nationwide.
According to Agboke IVED which is built around the concept of a tablet computer is more mobile than DDCM, which is laptop based machine.
He further said that IVED could also be deployed to other activities, particularly the accreditation of voters during election.
Speaking on the CVR exercise which commenced on Monday, the REC said the commission decided to start the exercise with an online version and shall be followed by physical exercise on July 19, in all INEC local government offices nationwide.
He said the online exercise would reduce overcrowding at registration centres, especially in the context of Covid-19 pandemic and also important as a result of the prevailing security situation in the country.
He further disclosed that the exercise would be carried out continuously for a period of over one year, “thus providing enough time for the commission to reach all the nooks and crannies of the state”.
He maintained that no eligible Nigerian would be disenfranchised during election as a result of the online registration, reiterating that physical exercise would also take place.
Agboke explained that intending registrants could begin the process online through the dedicated portal – www.cvr.inecnigeria.org or www.cvr.inec.gov.ng
“By filling the form, uploading their pictures, required documents, then make an appointment on the web portal for a date to give their fingerprint and complete the registration,” he said.
Politics
Alleged Coup: Protests Rock N’Assembly As Detained Officers’ Children, Wives Demand Justice
Scores of children and wives of military officers detained over an alleged coup plot yesterday staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly, demanding a speedy trial and the release of the accused officials.
The protesters who gathered at the entrance of the National Assembly complex, moved in a slow procession while clutching placards with inscriptions such as “Don’t Kill Our Daddies,” “Detention Without Trial is Injustice,” and “Six Months of Torture: Enough Is Enough.”
Amid tears and trembling voices, the children appealed for justice and access to their detained fathers, many of whom they said they had not seen for months.
The appeal was made during a press briefing in Abuja attended by no fewer than 20 wives and several children of the detained officers, including a two-month-old baby.
The families were accompanied by human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju and activist Omoyele Sowore.
At the briefing, the families lamented that the officers had been held for over 160 days without trial or contact with their relatives, describing the situation as a violation of their fundamental rights.
Speaking on behalf of the families, Memuna Bashiru said the prolonged detention had thrown their households into uncertainty and emotional distress, noting that while allegations had been widely publicised, families remained in the dark about the fate of their loved ones.
The arrest of the indicted officers was first announced on October 4, 2025, by the then Director of Defense Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, who disclosed that 16 officers were taken into custody for alleged breaches of military regulations and acts of indiscipline.
However, an interim investigation later suggested the existence of a clandestine network of officers, allegedly coordinated by a senior Army officer, which had begun preliminary planning for a coup.
According to the report, the alleged plot involved surveillance of key national assets, including the Presidential Villa, Armed Forces Complex, Niger Barracks in Abuja, and major international airports, with October 25, 2025, cited as the planned date for the operation.
Those reportedly in custody include Brig Gen M. A. Sadiq, Col M. A. Maaji, Lt Col S. Bappah, Lt Col A. A. Hayatu, Lt Col P. Dangnap, Lt Col M. Almakura, Maj A. J. Ibrahim, Maj M. M. Jiddah, Maj M. A. Usman, Maj D. Yusuf, Capt I. Bello, Capt A. A. Yusuf, Lt S. S. Felix, Lt Cdr D. B. Abdullahi, Sqn Ldr S. B. Adamu and Maj I. Dauda.
The alleged plot, according to findings, targeted senior government officials, including President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
In a statement issued yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, said the exercise would take place in all wards and designated centres nationwide.
He called on existing members to update their records, while encouraging new entrants to join the party through the digital platform.
“As the electronic membership registration exercise resumes in all wards and designated locations nationwide, we urge existing members to validate their membership while new members are encouraged to register and join the progressive family,” Mr Morka said.
According to him, eligibility for registration is limited to individuals aged 18 and above who possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN).
The party said the initiative is part of efforts to modernise its operations by transitioning to a digital database that would enhance record accuracy and accessibility.
Mr Morka noted that the e-registration would “digitise the party’s membership register, ensure the integrity of records, and enhance efficient access to membership data for planning and management decisions.”
He added that the move is also aimed at promoting internal democracy within the party and strengthening its commitment to democratic innovation.
The APC had previously introduced electronic registration as part of broader reforms to streamline its membership system and improve organisational efficiency.
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