…INEC in a letter jointly signed by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, who said the substitutions were approved by the party's National Working Committee NWC after considering the recommendations of the Primary Election Appeal Committee. Beyond the Senate, the party also rep…

…their vehicles and sought alternative routes after floodwaters completely covered sections of major roads, while commercial motorcycle operators suspended operations to avoid accidents. Many residents attributed the recurring flooding to inadequate drainage infrastructure and called on government to expand existing dra…

…me to volunteer, and I have spent three years at this facility despite struggling to secure formal employment," he said. A separate visit to another government-owned Model Primary Health Care Centre in Obirikom revealed similar observations. A staff member, who also requested anonymity, said children brought to the fac…

…A government cannot impose harsh economic reforms, preside over rising inflation, insecurity, currency instability, multiple taxation, poor electricity, collapsing purchasing power, and then tell citizens to go and trade by the roadside as if hardship is merely a motivational challenge. To suggest roadside businesses a…

…of fisheries products. Dangote stated this in Lagos while speaking at the recent Second Quarter 2026 Citizens' and Stakeholders' Engagement of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The engagement, themed "From Policy to Action: Mobilising Sub-National Governments for Effective Implementation of Nigeria's Nat…

…quarter of 2026 despite persistent blackouts and operational challenges in the power sector, with the subsidy bill averaging over N119bn monthly as the government continues to freeze end-user tariffs. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission disclosed this in its First Quarter 2026 report, stating that the subsid…

…handled by a panel of more than 50 curators drawn from radio, media, business and other sectors of the music industry.

…families cannot afford basic healthcare and adequate nutrition. The 2025 Joint Health Sector Report by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare shows rising cases of malaria among children under five, diarrhoea, pneumonia, and other vaccine-preventable diseases despite the availability of free vaccines. DEBORA…

…the privacy implications of these technologies. Many developers understand cybersecurity because they want to protect the systems they build, but privacy is often treated as an afterthought. That is why we are pushing Privacy by Design. Privacy should be incorporated at the ideation stage. It should be part of the desi…

…with the World Bank for guidance. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Christian Aburime, said the state's non-participation was a deliberate administrative decision and not the result of any penalty. Aburime noted that the World Bank report…

…projects in Borno State, saying the roads will boost trade, agricultural activities and security operations when completed. The projects are the rehabilitation of the Bama-Banki Road and the Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala Road. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the project area is located in the North-East and borders the R…

…Mathematics graduate of the University of Ilorin, Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo, who secured a fully funded Master's scholarship at the University of Calabria, Italy. Saraki made the promise on Saturday via his verified X handle, #bukolasaraki, after coming across the young scholar's appeal for assistance to enable her to…

…number plates. He said appropriate administrative and legal actions, including prosecution where necessary, had been initiated against the offenders in line with extant laws and procedures. The spokesman said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bode Ojajuni, directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical…

…could slow cargo clearance and create congestion at the nation’s ports. Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, made this known while responding to questions from maritime editors and reporters during a media engagement in Lagos on Saturday. Akutah said concerns had been raised…

…game in their footballing history - pushed for an equaliser, but Ounahi scored his second to finally see off the resistance of Jesse Marsch's men. Substitute Soufiane Rahimi slipped in the third with the last kick of the match. It was tough on Canada, who were the better side in the opening period in front of a crowd o…

…his support in ensuring the safe return of the victims." He also commended heads of all security agencies in the state, the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, leaders of the Eda Oniyo community, and the State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, along with other stakeholders, for their roles in secu…

…Obi urged the federal government and state governments to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and support smallholder farmers with accessible resources. He urged governments to work closely with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and other development partners to bridge funding gaps…

…operations and coordinated efforts by the Nigeria Police Force, the Military, other security agencies, the Amotekun Corps, local hunters, and the Ekiti State Government. “The rescued victims have since been taken to the hospital for medical examination and treatment to ascertain their health condition and ensure they r…

…rally reflected the people's desire for change, adding that his campaign would focus on security, agriculture and youth employment. "I will take the voice of our farmers, our youths, and our women to the Senate if elected," Abba said. Receiving the former IGP, Lamido described his defection as a major boost for the PDP…

…Swiatek on Centre Court to reach the last 16. "It's difficult to describe. I'm in the second week of a Slam and it's incredible for me," said Eala. It is six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek's earliest exit from a major tournament since another third-round defeat, by Yulia Putintseva, also at Wimbledon two years ago. T…

…Nigerian Army's commitment to protecting Nigeria's sovereignty and confronting emerging security threats. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, on Saturday in Abuja. Anele said Shaibu spoke at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 Lecture in Po…

…paying N86.06bn in unjustified demurrage between November 2023 and June 2026, while also securing savings of N4.54bn and $1.348m through regulatory interventions and alternative dispute resolution. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the council, Dr Pius Akutah, disclosed this on Saturday during a me…

…was hoping to follow her Australian Open triumph in January by winning Wimbledon for the second time. But the world number two was unable to emulate her 2022 victory at the All England Club as Belgian 25th seed Mertens produced a major upset on Court One. Rybakina, 27, also endured a disappointing early departure from…

…the Ekiti State Police Command said the victims were rescued through coordinated security operations. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, said the rescue followed sustained intelligence-led operations involving the police, military, other security agencies, the Amotekun Corps, local hunters and the Ek…

…the programme, noting that the state had continued to benefit from several health sector interventions under the current administration. He listed some of the interventions to include the establishment and upgrade of federal health institutions, revitalisation of primary healthcare centres, training of frontline health…