LP NEC to ratify primaries results, issue return certificates June 11
The Labour Party will convene its National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to ratify results of recent primary elections conducted nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Hundreds in Libya protest against migrants, refugees
Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday to protest against irregular migrants and refugees they say should leave Libya.
FG, FAO combat bird flu in Nigeria with fresh $350,000 project
The Federal Government and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have launched a $350,000 project to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness and response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
UK to observe Ekiti, Osun polls, APC pledges peaceful elections
The British Government has announced plans to deploy election observers for the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States, as part of efforts to ensure credible and peaceful polls in Nigeria.
Anioma State creation threatened if Nwoko fails to return to Senate -Oganah
By Dapo Akinrefon 7 The Anioma State creation Media Director, Mr Tonnie Oganah, on Thursday, warned that the hopes and aspirations of having Anioma State may be dashed if Senator Ned Nwoko’s re-election is threatened. Oganah, in a statement, expressed worry that proposed creation of the new state may be delayed due to divisive nature of […]
NERC orders DisCos to compensate Band-A customers over poor supply
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to compensate eligible Band-A customers who suffered poor power supply due to grid generation constraints between February and March 2026. The directive, contained in NERC Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band-A Customers Arising from Grid Generation […]
