Electoral Act: Atiku, Obi, Aregbesola, others meet
Although the amendment has been signed into law, opposition parties have voiced dissatisfaction with some of its provisions, particularly their push for mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results directly from polling units.
Iran university suspends three students for burning flag
Student demonstrations erupted on Saturday at several major universities in the capital Tehran, with campuses in other cities joining in the days that followed.
Ogbaru Main market to seal shops closed on Mondays as Sit-at-Home fades
Stakeholders of Ogbaru Main Market (Relief) have resolved to seal shops that fail to open for business on Mondays, declaring that the era of Monday sit-at-home in the market is over.
Why it’ll be difficult to prosecute Simi over her tweets – Lagos DSVA
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has stressed that prosecuting allegations involving popular singer Simi would be extremely difficult without a survivor willing to come forward and formally report the matter.
Ronaldo buys stake in Saudi-owned Spanish club Almeria
Almeria, who were last in the Spanish top flight in 2024, are third in the Spanish second division, one point out of the automatic promotion places.
CBCN: A new Nigeria possible if citizens embrace common good, tackle insecurity
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged Nigerians to work collectively for the common good, declaring that a new Nigeria is possible if citizens change their attitudes and prioritise national interest above personal gain.
Davos forum CEO Brende resigns after Epstein links revealed
Borge Brende announced Thursday he was resigning as head of the World Economic Forum, which organises the annual Davos summit, after revelations of his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
US commends NAF readiness ahead of AH-1Z Viper helicopters delivery
By Kingsley Omonobi The United States Government has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its high level of preparedness ahead of the delivery of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, including the readiness of designated NAF facilities where the aircraft will be domiciled. The commendation was conveyed during a three-day high-level engagement between a US government […]
Otti revives Enyimba Hotel Dream after 54 years
….Reclaims Ovom from Erosion By Steve Oko Governor Alex Otti on Wednesday delivered a twin statement of economic revival and urban renewal in Aba, flagging off the long-stalled Enyimba Hotels project—54 years after it was conceived. He also unveiled the fully reclaimed Ovom Road, once ravaged by gully erosion. At the Enyimba Hotel site, Otti […]
Video: ‘I don’t have a gun’ – Tinubu reacts to claims of killing opposition
He said, “Critics must talk. When they accused me of killing the opposition, but I didn’t have a gun. I could have given myself a licence when I have the authority.
Open budgeting, climate finance reporting key — BudgIT
As Nigeria grapples with the growing impact of climate change and weak public finance systems, BudgIT Foundation, a civic technology organisation, has said open budgeting and robust climate finance reporting are crucial to the country’s ability to respond effectively.
