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The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, has approved the appointment of Mr Adedayo Oketola as his chief press secretary (CPS). The appointment was officially conveyed in a letter signed by the secretary to the…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has cautioned Islamic clerics across the state to be vigilant and guard against deceitful promises and manipulative tactics often used by politicians during election periods. Speaking on Monday during an interactive session with…
When the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced on Friday that Nigeria had been removed from its “grey list” of countries under increased monitoring, it marked the end of over two-year journey of intense financial reforms, coordinated inter-agency action, and a resolute…
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has urged Nigerian women to be bold and industrious in addition to managing their homes. Henshaw stated this on Monday while speaking at the fourth annual conference of the Kilali Tribe, an all female inspirational platform in Port Harcourt,…
Resident Ambassador of the State of African Diaspora (SOAD) Nigeria, Princess Evelyn Eyo-Honesty, has urged the Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, to sign a cooperation agreement with the organisation to facilitate the release of a $500m grant to support the state’s…
Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has set up a mechanism to provide free eye surgery for all retirees and their relatives across the 27 local government areas of the state. A statement by the governor’s special adviser on Public Enlightenment, Prince Eze Ugochukwu,…
Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has called on its customers to remain vigilant and protect electricity infrastructure serving their neighbourhoods and communities from vandals, following the rising incidents of vandalism within its network. It made the call…
Stakeholders of Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi State have said the re-election bids of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Francis Nwifuru in the 2027 general election are sacrosanct. The stakeholders made the disclosure at the Ishielu Council Headquarters Ezillo…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, have commended popular singer, songwriter and record producer, David Adedeji Adeleke, known professionally as Davido, for commencing his musical concert in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. Davido is…
The Education Champions League (ECL) has disbursed a total of N22.5 million in prize money to winners of its 2025 Quiz and Debate Competition for Secondary Schools, themed “Building Nigeria’s Future Leaders.” The competition, which initially featured 34 secondary schools, was…
The Kogi State Open Government Partnership (OGP) has held a one-day Charter of Service Development Workshop in Lokoja aimed at strengthening citizen-centred governance and institutionalizing transparency and accountability across the state’s public service. The workshop, held…
The national chairman, Conference of Directors and Chief Roads Traffic Officers of the Federation Engr. Paul Bepeh has stated that an effective and harmonised Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) system is essential to achieving the twin goals of road safety and national…
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has abandoned his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in the ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences. Kanu told Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Monday, that he has…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) announced the suspension of its nationwide 2-week warning strike for one month, many Nigerians heaved a sigh of relief. Speaking to journalists after the ASUU National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, The President of…
I started watching The Source of the River last month, seeking an evening of entertainment but finding an unexpected masterclass in human behavior, economics, and governance. The 2025 drama follows a global investigation into tax evasion, tracing money from luxury boardrooms…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has engaged members of the State Oversight Committees’ core teams from the Northeast region to orient and equip them with a comprehensive understanding of the newly revised Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Guideline…
The Bauchi State Youth Rehabilitation Network (BSYRN), a community-based initiative committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable young people, has rehabilitated 5,282 youths from various social vices across the state. The chairman of the BSYRN, Mr Aminu Muhammed, made…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of 85 underage candidates (those under 16 years old by September 2025), who completed the comprehensive screening process established by the Board for exceptional admission. In a press statement…
