…on the membership register submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, at least 21 days before a primary. A party cannot use a different register, while nominations are to be conducted through direct primaries or consensus. That means candidates could face challenges where evidence shows that they…

…and strengthen Africa’s economic competitiveness,” he stated bureaucratic bottlenecks to ensure efficient project execution. “The Government of Kenya is 100 per cent behind this project. We have secured the required land and are working to ensure that we spend our time building rather than navigating administrative del…

…well as those travelling from Kano to Gombe, to “exercise extreme caution and take all necessary safety precautions.” The warning comes amid the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast of rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the country. In its latest weather bulletin covering September 26 to 28, NiMe…

…investment project financing component. The World Bank said the intervention had become necessary because “40 percent of children under five are stunted, fewer than half are developmentally on track, 36 percent of children aged 36 to 59 months attend organised early learning,” with poor rural households carrying much o…

…surrounding the possession of the firearms and identify other persons allegedly connected with the case. Similarly, detectives attached to the Owode Egba Division recovered a stolen commercial TVS motorcycle at Mokoloki Village on September 17, following a complaint lodged the previous day. Two suspects, Rasheed Abdul…

…or structural engineer, surveyor or regulator simply because those functions are connected to the same project. She said, “The government cannot do it alone, so also professionals in the building environment – the architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical consultants, town planners – you can’t…

…the issues in dispute.The union said: “This unfortunate and avoidable action has become necessary due to the continued failure of the Government to address the Union’s longstanding agitation over the implementation of the 2025 ASUU/FGN Agreement.”ASUU-LASU is demanding the “full domestication and implementation of the…

…identify people at increased risk of AFib. However, he stressed that the biological connection between AFib and changes in retinal cells remained unclear. Future studies will need to determine exactly which eye changes are associated with AFib and whether they can reliably predict who will develop the condition. Resear…

…the former Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland striker insisted that severe punishment is necessary to serve as a proper deterrent across English football."City should be relegated to League Two, just like Rangers, and handed a six-year transfer ban," Darren Bent said.Bent drew parallels to Scottish club Rangers, who wer…

…of offences during the protests. “I have decided to pardon 49 people, 23 of them in connection with the terrible events we have gone through over the past year and a half,” Vucic said, referring to the protests. Under the law, parliament speaker Ana Brnabic now becomes acting president for up to three months, during wh…

…at 50’ in Maiduguri, the state capital. Bakeni said the spate of abductions in the state necessitated what he described as a “CAN at 50 sober celebration”, stressing that many residents were caught between economic hardship and insecurity. He said, “As you know, CAN is 50. Nationwide, there are lots of events and activ…

…"The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Sada Tambai, in connection with the culpable homicide of his 80-year-old father, Adamu Tambai," the statement read. "On September 21, 2026, at about 12:00 PM, a distress call was received at the Bindawa Division from the District Head of Bindawa (Dan Yu…

…Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode. According to the statement, the decision became necessary as the governor’s first term gradually winds down ahead of the inauguration of his second term scheduled for October 16, 2026. However, chairmen and members of statutory boards are exempted from the dissolution. They incl…

…location and successfully evacuated the victims to a secure area for safety and further necessary action. “The rescued victims were identified as Mr Gabriel Enujuba, aged 50; Mr Samson Magbo, aged 43; Mallam Alkasim Modu, aged 27; Mr Manzo Bello, aged 27; Mallam Sani Abdullahi, aged 25; and Mr Munza Yusuf, aged 25. “Du…

…sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has convicted and sentenced nine people arrested in connection with crude oil theft to 10 years in prison.Justice Joy Ikpeme delivered the judgment on Monday, September 14, finding the nine defendants guilty on two counts of conspiracy and tampering with an oil pipeline, contrary to Sec…

…economy can mutate into extortion without an endpoint. The initial payment does not necessarily end captivity. Instead, it can become proof to the kidnappers that the victims’ families have access to resources, encouraging further demands. Payment does not always buy freedom The story of the Oniwo of Afin in Kwara Stat…

…face barriers, including inaccessible digital products, the high cost of devices and connectivity, inadequate digital skills and limited participation in the design of digital services. “Digital inclusion must therefore encompass accessibility, affordability, digital skills, safety and meaningful use,” she said. Citing…

…We are opening a new pathway to opportunity for thousands of Nigerians. “We are connecting talent to world-class learning, learning to certification, and certification to productive work, enterprise and national development,” he said. The minister said the Federal Government was targeting 32,000 enrolments and 32,000 c…

…SAN, is asking the court to direct the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to delist and remove the name of Oriyomi Hamzat, which was allegedly uploaded by a section of the party leadership, from its portal and replace it with his name as the authentic and rightful governorship candidate of Accord for the…

…its assignment. He, however, warned that the unions could resume the suspended action if necessary after the committee’s work. The TUC scribe said the committee would provide the unions an opportunity to scrutinise the relevant policy document, articulate their concerns and make contributions before the parties reconve…

…cables worth more than N350 million in Abuja. The suspects were also arrested in connection with alleged car theft, armed robbery and human trafficking across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighbouring states. The NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commandant Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this d…

…Criminal Investigation Department for more investigation. Those being mentioned in connection with the crime, they should go to the nearest Police station to report themselves rather than going to social media to defend themselves. The Commissioner of Police has promised that all those involved will be apprehended and…

…to favour friends, associates or political allies and no person—however powerful, connected or influential—should consider himself above the law. ‎Our anti-corruption position is not about persecution. ‎It is about accountability. ‎It is about transparency; it is about protecting the commonwealth. It is about…

…This is because was the whole place was bushy. “Female children are particularly more necessary to us because of their special needs. I grew up in this community and this used to be a thriving female secondary school. We have them in their thousands and we are beginning to see a gradual reduction in number of enrollmen…

…agency urged the public to fasten loose objects, avoid driving in heavy rain, disconnect electrical appliances from sockets, and stay away from tall trees. Airline operators were advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet before flight operations.The agency also noted that high temperatures throughou…