INEC set to test 2026 Electoral Act in FCT Council polls, State bye-elections
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is poised to conduct its first major outing under the newly signed legal framework this Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Commission will oversee the Federal Capital Territory FCT Area Council elections alongside critical bye-elections in Rivers and Kano States, serving as a litmus test for […]
Owo Church Attack: Court orders 5 alleged Al-Shabab terrorists to open defence March 4
…admits confessional statements, cellphone, forensic report as exhibits By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, fixed March 4 for five alleged members of the Al-Shabab terrorist group, who are facing trial over their participation in the June 5, 2022, attack at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo State, […]
FAAN, MTN bridge connectivity gap with free airport WiFi
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, Thursday, launched free WiFi service at Terminal 2 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
FG REDEPLOYMENT: Arowojobe takes over as NSIB Public Affairs Director
Following the recent redeployment of senior directors across key aviation agencies by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mrs Funke Arowojobe, has formally assumed office as Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance at the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB.
Nigeria’s sports sector hits 1.2% GDP contribution, creates 140,000 Jobs – Dikko
Nigeria’s sports sector contributed 1.2 per cent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Q3 2025 and generated about 140,000 jobs across its value chain, National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko has revealed.
C’River: Police dismisses organ harvesting claim, clarify eight recovered corpses
The Cross River State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging the existence of an organ harvesting syndicate in Akamkpa Local Government Area, describing the claims as false and misleading.
