…bridge to take commuters across ten-lane highway. A journalist with a national newspaper was even crushed at night some years ago at that dangerous point. But on arrival as the FCT minister, Wike wasted no time in awarding contracts for the construction of flyovers at the dangerous spots in Wuye, Jahi, Katampe opposite…

…of registration, its inclusion in INEC’s records, and any appearance on ballot papers arising from that judgment must be withdrawn pending the final determination of the substantive suit,” he said. Ekeocha added that the court ordered all parties to return to the position they occupied before the December 10, 2025 judg…

…and seizure of property belonging to Jide Oyekunle, a journalist with Independent Newspaper. The landmark ruling in Suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/29/25 was secured by Avocats Sans Frontières France (Lawyers Without Borders France) on June 22, 2026, under its eRIGHTS project, supported by the European Union, which focuses on def…

…was receiving greater attention. "The era we are going into is one that de-emphasises paper qualifications and places greater emphasis on skills. "You do not need to wait for government employment before earning a living, with relevant skills, you can become self-reliant, employ others and contribute to economic develo…

…quarters. A presenter on L’Equipe TV, the TV channel of the historic French sports newspaper, questioned the decision, saying fathers were “useless” at childbirth whereas hundreds of footballers would have killed to play in a World Cup. The comments triggered an online storm, forcing L’Equipe to apologise and distance…

…being asked to believe that the same industry fighting deforestation and child labour on paper is, in practice, choosing to fund the technology that would make our farmers irrelevant rather than the investment that would make them prosperous. That is not a sustainability strategy. That is an exit strategy." He warned t…

…the first to cover the attack on the airport. In their publications, the French newspapers referred to a certain government source, but it should be noted that French journalists often receive information directly from representatives of armed groups. In addition, a similar piece about the attack on the airport appeare…

…in advancing anti-corruption reforms and institutional strengthening. Meanwhile, a paper titled "Enhancing Integrity and Accountability in Customs Operations: Promoting Transparency and Ethical Practices", was presented by an Assistant Chief Superintendent (ACS) in the ICPC, Abba Dzikwi. In his presentation, Dzikwi hig…

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…young Rotaractor transformed his outlook on service. "I watched a woman hold a piece of paper and read her own name for the first time. That moment redirected me. I was not simply a young man with opportunities anymore. I was a young man with a responsibility to extend those opportunities to others," he recalled. He ur…

…while national MFBs are required to publish their annual accounts in national newspapers. In addition, external auditors are expected to submit domestic reports on the accounts to the OFISD within three months of the end of the accounting year. More insights Not everyone on the panel supported extending public reportin…

…hear say you wan shut down Obi's house? (With wetin?)Money from tap tap tapAhn ahnPapapasupe!Ka j? ma kupeToday na todayEmi gan-an o sunleMo jade tan ko to ma runlePoverty no piss me off tori wi pe Pre-ChorusNa small thing quickly they make me paraAh, I go vexTalk am as e be me I no dey stammerAstala astalaI go do my o…

…participating in the poll. The party claimed that while a logo appeared on the ballot paper, it did not belong to the NDC, a development it said may have confused voters and negatively affected its performance in the election. According to the statement, the party also observed that its logo was absent from the result…

…poll, alleging widespread electoral fraud, including mass thumb-printing of ballot papers in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, ballot snatching, BVAS failures and voter intimidation. Maku, a former Minister of Information, made the demand on Sunday during a press briefing at his residence in Waka…

…na the basicWhere hospital wey go treat person wey sick?Small pikin go go school, him papa go need workTechnology dey run, shey you no intend to meet up?Na wahSee your border, how you leave the door ajarAll the focus, what you want to chop, na barTief wey you tief us no be small matterStill you pray in the name of Jesu…

…Area, while attempting to vote. Two journalists - Chinazom Amadi of Dega Voice Newspaper and Uche Okwuanyionu of Lion FM, UNN - were also reportedly arrested by security operatives while covering the election but were later released. The by-election was conducted to fill the vacant Enugu North Senatorial District seat.…

…is a catalyst for doing even more." Also, Mr Bright Chigozie, a Factory Supervisor in Apapa who spends long hours away from home due to the nature of his job, said safety remained a major source of anxiety for many parents. He noted that every father dreamt of seeing his children grow up in a secure environment where t…

…stressing that "now is the time for our youths to show what they can do and not the paper qualifications they have."

…their franchise. Equally, two journalists, Chinazom Amadi, who publishes Dega Voice Newspaper, and Uche Okwuanyionu, of Lion FM, UNN, were arrested by security agencies for covering the election and later released.

…status as one of the continent's most important economic hubs. The city's twin ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, handle the majority of Nigeria's cargo traffic, and Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja remains the country's busiest gateway for both international and domestic air travel. Lagos has also become…

…NILDS dated June 2, 2026, signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly; as well as newspaper and eyewitness accounts of the primary election. Court asked to order Reps to issue arrest warrant against NILDS DG for shunning summons

…Beyond the technical concerns, Maku alleged reports of multiple thumbprinting of ballot papers in some communities, including Alushi and Wacho, though no official confirmation had been issued by electoral authorities as of the time of filing this report. Despite his concerns, the former minister noted that voting remai…

…those of the ruling party, were seen asking voters to display their marked ballot papers as proof of voting for their candidate. Rather than distributing cash directly at the polling units, some of the agents issued numbers to voters after they cast their ballots for onward payments. Alleged pre-thumb-printed ballot pa…

…that: "No single judgment can erase long-established legal history, gazetted white papers and Supreme Court decisions." Local Government Chairmen Forum, PYC Position The Forum of 17 Local Government Chairmen of the Plateau State Youth Council (PYC) also issued a position paper on the judgment and related matters. In th…

Good morning! Here is today's summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded 2,048 results out of 2,445 polling units on its Result Viewing Portal as of 7pm on Saturday, representing 83.7 percent of total results from the Ekiti State governorship election. The fig…