121,821 new voters registered in state, 65,928 are women By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it is planning to establish voting centres for Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in nine local government areas of Plateau State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in the state, […]

Commission urges parties to provide greater support for female candidates ahead of 2027 By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has raised concerns over the wide gap between women’s participation as voters and their representation in elective offices in Nigeria. The Commission noted that although women accounted for the majority of […]

Warns cases typically rise between November and April By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has urged Nigerians to intensify preventive measures against Lassa fever ahead of the dry season, warning that cases typically increase between November and April. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, […]

ABUJA — First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the traditional title of Oso Di Eme I of Imo State. The honour was announced on Wednesday by the First Lady’s Senior Special Adviser on Media, Busola Kukoyi, in a statement accompanied by photographs of the ceremony posted on her X handle. Kukoyi said […]

Urges youths to embrace agriculture By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has pledged to prioritise the development of the poultry industry in the region as part of efforts to unlock its agricultural potential, boost food security and create jobs. The Managing Director of SEDC, Mark Okoye Jnr., disclosed this at […]