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LG poll: APC wins 18 chairmanship, 192 councillorship seats in Edo
The Edo Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has declared candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winners of the chairmanship election in the 18...
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2027: INEC extends deadline for submission of candidates’ list by 3...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections...
POLITICS
2027: INEC extends deadline for submission of candidates’ list by 3...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections...
Shettima’s re-nomination, roadmap to APC’s victory in 2027 — Rep Jaji
Rep. Aminu Jaji (APC-Zamfara), has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his re-nomination as running mate to President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement issued...
Edo LG Poll: Police impose statewide movement restriction
The Police Command in Edo has announced a statewide restriction of movement from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday as part of...
METRO
Foundation canvasses environmental sustainability for healthier future
The People, Planet and Peace Foundation (PPPF) has called for greater commitment to environmental sustainability to promote healthier communities and secure a healthier future.
Mr...
Nigerians demand broader public engagement on constitutional review
Some stakeholders in Bauchi, Gombe and Dutse have called for improved public enlightenment to sensitise Nigerians on the ongoing constitutional review by the National...
Oilserv begins offshore pipeline installation for NLNG gas transmission expansion
Oilserv Limited has commenced work on the shallow-water section of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Gas Transmission System (GTS-1) expansion project aimed at...
NATIONAL
Ex-Defence Chief urges veterans to continue national service beyond uniform
Former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Adm. Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim, has urged retired military personnel to remain active contributors to national development.
Ibrahim made the...
UN will back state police, regional border security- Jimoh
Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, says the UN is ready to support regional policing initiatives that promotes border security, peace...
FG seeks stronger African collaboration to combat illicit wealth, transnational corruption
The Federal Government has urged African countries to form stronger institutional collaboration to fight illicit wealth and transnational corruption.
Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the...
SPORTS
World Cup: Argentina overcome Switzerland 3-1 after extra time
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Sunday, reaching the FIFA World Cup semi-finals following a gripping quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas...
Nasarawa Amazons emerge 2026 President Federation Cup women’s champion
Nasarawa Amazons FC on Saturday emerged champions of the 2026 Women’s President Federation Cup after defeating Heartland Queens FC of Owerri in a dramatic...
France end Morocco’s World Cup dream 2-0
France booked a FIFA World Cup semi-final place after defeating Morocco 2-0 in Thursday’s quarter-final, ending the Atlas Lions’ impressive tournament campaign.
Morocco entered...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Whitemoney laments Nigeria’s ‘billing’ dating culture
Reality TV star and entertainer, Hazel Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has decried the rising financial expectations in dating in Nigeria, humorously asking fans...
Miss Naija 2026 to promote culture, tourism, women leadership
The organisers of the Miss Naija Beauty and Style Pageant have unveiled the 2026 edition with a commitment to promoting Nigerian culture, domestic...
Fans celebrate Nollywood legend RMD at 65
Fans of legendary Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, have celebrated him as he marks his 65th birthday
Reports shows...
CELEBRITIES
Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he’s hale and hearty
Nollywood legend, Chiwetalu Agu has debunked rumours trending on social media that he is critically sick and needs financial assistance to get treatment.
Chiwetalu Agu...
CRIME
Banditry: Rep. Idris pushes for military bases in Kogi communities
Rep. Salman Idris (APC-Kogi) says efforts are ongoing to establish military formations at the Kiri axis of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area and the...
Navy busts illegal crude oil storage network in Rivers.
The Nigerian Navy has disrupted an illegal crude oil storage network and recovered approximately 39,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Bonny...
Imo Police smash kidnap syndicate, detain 184 suspected criminals.
The Imo Police Command says it has dislodged a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating within the Egbema River creek, successfully rescuing three abducted victims...
LAW & JUSTICE
Legal practitioners advocate criminal justice reforms to ease prison congestion
Legal practitioners have called for comprehensive criminal justice reforms to tackle prison congestion through faster trials and a wider adoption of non-custodial measures.
Speaking with...
PFIPC controversy: Stop media trial of Gbajabiamila, Oladejo tells Nigerians
BriberyAn APC chieftain, Mr Seye Oladejo, has urged Nigerians to stop social media trial of the Chief of Staff the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila,...
Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in alleged $4.5bn fraud trial
Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in alleged $4.5bn fraud trial
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Thursday admitted as evidence extra-judicial statements made...
