The Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced a revised date for its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place in Kaduna State.

The meeting has been rescheduled from the earlier-announced date of Wednesday, 10th September, 2025, to Saturday, 13th September, 2025.

In an official communication to the Clubs and the concerned State Football Associations, NNL’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Danlami Alanana, stated: “We convey to you a warm sporting compliment from the Chairman, Board Members, Management, and Staff of the Nigeria National League.

Our earlier letter dated August 14, 2025, refers. Due to some logistical considerations, a slight adjustment for the 16th edition of the Nigeria National League Annual General Meeting has been made.”

The letter clarified that the new date for the AGM is now 13th September, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM, with an arrival date for participants set for Friday, 12th September. Alanana expressed apologies for any inconvenience the change may cause to the participating teams.

Thenff.com learnt that the NNL may unveil a major sponsorship agreement at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Monday, 18th August 2025, commence the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise with online pre-registration.

According to a statement issued by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, the exercise is an essential step in ensuring active participation in the upcoming elections.

‘For those already registered as voters, it will allow for update of voter information, transfer of their voter record to another location’ Yakubu stated.

Prof Yakubu explained that the commission has launched a feature on the CVR portal where voters can check the status of their voter cards, find the location of their designated pickup center, and for those not previously registered, locate the nearest registration centres.

‘Your PVC is your key to making your voice heard in our democratic process. We urge every eligible voter to seize this opportunity to register, update their information, collect their PVCs and actively participate in shaping their future’. he stated.

Prof Yakubu said the exercise will allow registration of new voters at any of the designated registration points.

Security operatives in the Kogi State Deputy Governor’s convoy on Thursday foiled an attempted abduction of motorists along the Ejule-Ochadamu Road in Kogi State.

The incident occurred at Ofejiji in Ochadamu, Ofu Local Government Area, when a group of armed men, suspected to be kidnappers, blocked the road, stopping vehicles, shortly after the passage of the State’s Deputy Governor’s convoy.

According to a press release signed by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Unubi Emmanuel, the kidnappers were targeting an 18-seater BD Express Bus transporting passengers from Otukpo Benue state to Lagos.

“They had set up a roadblock near the Ochadamu village, stopping vehicles and selecting their targets. They however ran out of luck when the security agencies in the Deputy Governor’s convoy noticed and swiftly intervened.”

“Upon alerting the Nigerian army, the police and local vigilante, the Deputy Governor directed them to confront the kidnappers and ensure their apprehension for prosecution.”

The Deputy Governor Joel Salifu, while addressing the situation, expressed dismay regarding the recurring incidents of attempted kidnapping in the area, hence directed that a permanent checkpoint be established in the area.

He emphasized that the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo remains resolute in combating criminal elements instigating chaos and instability in the state until citizens can sleep peacefully with their two eyes closed.

While assuring residents of the State of the commitment of the State Government to the security of lives and property, the Deputy Governor charged youths of Ejule, Ochadamu and other adjoining communities to desist from unlawful activities, and promptly report any suspicious behavior or unfamiliar movements in their areas, stressing that security is a collective responsibility.

He sternly warned those perpetrating such atrocious acts to cease their actions or be prepared to face the full force of the law.

The foiled abduction attempt is a major boost to the security efforts in Kogi State, which has been plagued by kidnapping and armed robbery in recent times.

The success of the operation is a testament to the effectiveness of the security agencies’ collaboration and coordination.