By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo A coalition of civil society organisations has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force to maintain strict neutrality ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State to enhance public confidence in the electoral process. The coalition, under the aegis of Election Observation […]

The UK government has updated its Student visa guidance, confirming that citizens of several African countries, including Botswana, Mauritius and Tunisia, can apply for a UK Student visa without submitting proof of funds at the time of application under its differential evidence requirement.

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Government has confirmed 441 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across four local government areas since the outbreak of the disease in June, as it intensifies efforts to contain further spread. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong, disclosed this on Monday in Jos, saying the state had […]

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the discontinuation of manual registration of births and deaths across Nigeria, warning that certificates issued outside its new electronic platform will no longer be recognised. The Commission said the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) digital platform, which became operational on July […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has shed more light on the purported proscription of preaching and hawking in a commercial vehicle under the ongoing amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission (Establishment) Act, No. 22, 2007. In a statement on Monday by Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Office of the Leader of the […]