The Federal House of Representatives bye-election in Dawakin Kudu-Warawa Federal Constituency has set an encouraging precedent for the forthcoming 2027 general election due to the massive turnout and peaceful conduct of the exercise, says the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Ambassador Abdu Zango. Addressing ne…
Kris Boyd says Scotland cannot concede another early goal when they meet Brazil in their final Group C match at the World Cup on Wednesday after going behind after 70 seconds against Morocco.
…through collaboration between RwandaAir and several Nigerian agencies, including the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigerian Shippers' Council. The growing cooperation between b…
While the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has no candidate, the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Labour Party (LP), and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) are jostling in Saturday's Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election in Kano State.
…Planners (FNITP), said that enforcing the laws has become increasingly difficult across federal, state, and local government levels in recent times. "We need to look into our relationship with the government because government and town planning are more or less the same. "There cannot be any government without the acti…
…difficult terrains, deep swampy areas and environmental considerations had necessitated redesigns and route adjustments in some locations. "Engineering is dynamic. As we move and encounter difficult swampy terrain, we have to redesign. "In some places, international environmental standards prevent us from passing throu…
…in what they can gain, not in protecting lives and property," he alleged. He urged the Federal Government, security agencies, and citizens to unite in confronting those behind the logistics and financing of bandit operations. "We should not be fooling ourselves. I sincerely advise government, security agencies and the…
…managed, and inclusive to remain relevant and competitive. According to him ,the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is implementing the National Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme, a five-year agenda designed to reposition the cooperative sector as a major contributor to national development and eco…
…Olawepo-Hashim across the Southwest reflected increasing confidence in his leadership credentials and national appeal. According to him, the Accord Party candidate represents the kind of visionary leadership needed to reposition Nigeria and address critical national issues. "Our gathering here today is to reaffirm our…
Oluyede, who voted at Osaguru Hall, Unit 6, Ward 3, expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the exercise, noting that only a few voters had been accredited and allowed to vote more than an hour after polling began. He also accused security operatives in the area of intimidating voters and alleged that some of them w…
…institutions and local government councils, as well as repayments that allegedly exceeded the original loan amounts without adequate documentation. The commission also reported irregular transfers of public funds to certain financial institutions, noting that some transactions lacked sufficient records to establish the…
…and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, to urgently intervene and address all issues responsible for the delay. He urged the authorities to provide a clear explanation to students and ensure the immediate payment of all outstanding upkeep allowances. NANS has accordingly…
…Governor Sanwo-Olu described the Obi of Onitsha as a man of destiny whose life has redefined the institution of traditional leadership through humility, wisdom, and service. The governor noted that the celebration marked not only the monarch's 85th birthday but also more than two decades on the throne, as both mileston…
Small-scale business owners around some polling units in Ekiti West Local Government Area are enjoying brisk sales as the Ekiti governorship election progresses.
…said economic realities compelled him to continue working. Ajibade explained that he needed to provide for his family and meet his weekly contribution obligations. "I came out around 5:30 a.m., hoping to stop by 8 a.m., but when I noticed security operatives were not enforcing the restriction strictly, I continued work…
…assuring Nigerians that the project and other major legacy road projects of the Federal Government would be completed by 2031. Umahi gave the assurance on Friday during an inspection tour of Sections One and Two of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway alongside members of the National Assembly to evaluate the progress of…
…Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has secured the Labour Party, LP, ticket to contest for Owerri Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections. Speaking after receiving the party’s Certificate of Return as its flagbearer, Anyanwu-Akeredolu, expressed appreciation to the LP leadership for the confidence reposed in her.…
…in the election are the incumbent, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC and Oluwole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In the video he shared on X on Saturday, Fayose alleged widespread manipulation involving unclaimed voter cards. "No opposition party can win election in Nigeria. Look at what INEC is doing i…
…the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Federal Road Safety Corps were present to maintain order. The situation is different at Ikogosi-Ekiti in Ekiti West Local Government Area, as impressive turnout and early accreditation of voting were recorded in the polling units vi…
…gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has alleged voter intimidation and expressed concerns over delays in the accreditation and voting process at his polling unit at Osaguru Hall, unit 6, ward 3, Ikere-Ekiti. Speaking with journalists after casting his vote, Oluye…
…yet to arrive in some polling units at Udenu communities such as Orba, Imillike, Udunedem as at 9:45am. In Amube Orba, the voting center of former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, material was yet to arrive as at 10:05am
…a walk-over for Gov. Biodun Oyebanji without serious opponents", questioning why he needed to sit at home. Adeleye also noted that the security operatives on the ground for the election were very friendly, unlike in the past elections. On his part, Mr Moses Ajibade, a tricyclist, said he was aware of the restriction of…
…The NDPC chief said the commission's dispute with Meta was the only matter that proceeded to court after the company challenged a 32 million dollar penalty imposed by the commission. He said the matter was later settled out of court after both parties agreed on measures that would ensure compliance and support data pro…
…decision came hours after Paz signed an agreement with the country’s main trade union federation, Bolivian Workers’ Central (COB), ending the protests sparked by Paz’s plans for the economy. But not all sectors were covered by the agreement, and some unions continued protesting. “After exhausting all avenues of dialogu…
The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has suspended two students over their alleged involvement in the cyberbullying of the institution's suspended Students' Union Government (SUG) President, James Iyanuoluwa Adio. The decision was announced in a statement published on the university's official news portal on Frid…