Road projects cause over 5,000 fibre cuts in six months — NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has recorded more than 5,000 fibre-optic cable cuts across the country in the first six months of 2026, largely caused by road construction, excavation and related civil works.
Osun election: INEC includes SDP on ballot, reprints result sheets
Haruna also stated that the commission was already reprinting ballot papers and results sheets for the exercise.
Groups reject Foreign Aid Bill, urge Senate to withdraw it
ABUJA — Five human rights organisations have called on the National Assembly and the Federal Government to withdraw the Foreign Aids (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill, 2026 (SB. 1034), warning that its provisions could restrict civic space and undermine the work of human rights defenders and civil society organisations. The organisations are the Nigerian Human […]
Police confirm recovery of 9 dead bodies in Niger community
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the recovery of nine dead bodies on the Wawa-Lumma road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger.
Arewa Youths laud Tinubu over creation of 10 division in Taraba
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Youths under the aegis of the Arewa Youth Assembly on Wednesday staged a rally in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, to commend President Bola Tinubu for the establishment of the 10 Division of the Nigerian Army in the state. Addressing journalists during the procession, the spokesperson for the group, Aliyu […]
Birth registration: NPC, UNICEF unite to give every child legal identity
By Chioma Obinna & Rotimi Ojomoyela The National Population Commission (NPC), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have intensified efforts to ensure that every Nigerian child is registered at birth and given a legal identity from the earliest stage of life. The […]
