INEC registers 9.3 million youths ahead of 2027 general election
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has disclosed that over 9.32 million young Nigerians were newly registered during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercises, as it moves to deepen youth participation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 cops feared dead in Ogun auto crash
By Ifeanyi Okolie THE Nigeria Police yesterday lost 18 of its officers in a ghastly auto crash. The accident happened in the Remo area of Ogun State. The cause of the accident could not be immediately ascertained as at press time. However, sources said the two front tyres of the bus burst almost at the […]
Kaduna repatriates beggars
By Emeka Mamah Kaduna — The Kaduna State Government says it will repatriate the army of beggars in Kaduna metropolis to their various states and local governments of origin. The government said, yesterday, that it was worried by the number of beggars in the state capital pointing out that arrangements have been completed that every […]
Windstorm destroys 30 houses in Kano
By AbdulSalam Muhammad Windstorm accompanied by torrential rain has destroyed over 30 houses and rendered several families homeless in Madobi Local Government Area of Kano State. Reports from the council indicate that Tudun Wadar Madobi was worst hit by the natural disaster as victims were said to have taken refuge with their relations while others […]
NSE yet to commence full operation in Owerri
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—The Owerri branch of the Nigerian Stock exchange (NSE) is yet to be fully operational, several months after it was commissioned. Vanguard investigation revealed that the low volume of trade recorded at the Owerri Stock Exchange, was due largely to poor patronage. It was further gathered that business at the trading house […]
Appeal Court sacks Nzeribe, affirms Eze’s election
By Tony Edike ENUGU—THE Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu, yesterday upheld the election of Chief Ayogu Eze, as the duly elected Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial zone at the National Assembly. The court also ordered the legislator representing Ihiala Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, of Anambra State, Mr Chuma Nzeribe to vacate […]
