By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo There was tension on Wednesday at the venue of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stakeholders’ meeting in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, had arrived in the state on Tuesday and paid courtesy visits to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye […]

Declaring the programme open, Tumbido commended the NEPC for organising the programme adding that it came at the right time.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter, has condemned the killing of over 30 residents of Narido (Kizakoro) community in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area, describing the attack as a barbaric assault on innocent civilians and a grave violation of the sanctity of human life.

By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in 12 new Permanent Secretaries, charging them to uphold their oath of office and render selfless service to the people of the state. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The newly appointed Permanent […]

Egwu said that the commission was committed to ensuring that no eligible Nigerian, including those displaced by conflict, was disenfranchised.

The opposition party said Nigerians are looking to the President for decisive action against insecurity, not another political showdown with his opponents.

Atiku’s stance followed the president’s recent declaration that he would “wrestle his opponents to the finish.”

A civil society organisation, Transparency Watch, has called on privileged Nigerians, particularly politicians, to emulate the philanthropic and people-centred leadership style of Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, who represents Zamfara West Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The group said Yari has continued to use his position and personal resources to improve the lives of vulnerable […]

When sports betting companies promise prizes during major football tournaments, the rewards are usually familiar, cash bonuses, smartphones, or perhaps a brand-new car. This week, however, one operator chose a different path. At a ceremony held on Monday at the Ikeja Marriott Hotel, digital gaming platform iLOTBET presented Samuel Nneke, a businessman from Sokoto State, […]

Appearing before the committee, Walson-Jack acknowledged that her office relied on documents later discovered to be fake in granting an authorised establishment and recruitment waiver to the purported agency.

By Folarin Kehinde The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, has warned that Nigeria may fail to reap the benefits of its youthful population unless governments and other stakeholders significantly increase investments in education, healthcare, skills development, employment and youth empowerment. Yusuf gave the warning at the national commemoration of the […]

The Israeli military on Wednesday said it had struck a mosque in the Gaza Strip which it said had been used by Hamas as a weapons storage facility.

By Udeme Akpan Nigeria’s fast-growing creative industry is set to receive a major boost following the launch of the CANEX Create-thon 2026, a $50,000 pan-African competition by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and technology firm Gebeya to support innovators in music, film and gaming. The initiative is expected to create new opportunities for Nigerian creators, […]

Newly employed local government workers in Cross River State have staged a peaceful protest in Calabar over 11 months of unpaid salaries, urging Governor Bassey Otu to approve their enrolment on the state payroll.

The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a bill outlawing quackery in the state’s health sector, in a move lawmakers say will shield residents from unqualified practitioners and strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.