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The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Thursday said a total of 1,906,390 Permanent Voter Cards PVCs, representing 81.50 per cent of registered voters, have been collected across Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
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…Seeks review, stakeholders’ meeting By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kogi State has rejected the campaign signage and promotional materials fees approved by the state government ahead of the October 2026 local government elections and the 2027 general elections. The party described the charges as excessive and capable of restricting political […]
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By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Fire has gutted one of the hostels at St Louis College, Jos, Plateau State, destroying furniture, mattresses and other valuables. The fire reportedly broke out at the school, located after Standard Junction, Jos, at about 6pm on Thursday. The incident occurred while the students were on holiday, averting possible casualties. […]
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For many African travellers, visiting European countries often means applying for a visa, submitting supporting documents and waiting for approval before making travel plans.
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— As $3bn pre-export loan, $722.6m LNG dividends, others remain unresolved By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Federal Ministry of Finance and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, on Thursday traded blame over unresolved queries raised in the 2021–2023 Oil and Gas Sector Audit Report by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI. The […]
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According to a local source, the attackers took to their heels and disappeared into the nearby bushes on sighting the advancing troops.
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By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called for the swift implementation of the Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol, urging stakeholders to translate the agreement into increased exports, foreign exchange earnings and new opportunities for Nigerian businesses. Tegbe made the call during a courtesy visit and reception following the signing of the […]
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By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on South-South Development Commission has called for urgent action to address the prolonged gas seepage in Bille Community, Rivers State, and the oil spill affecting Odidi Federated Community in Delta State. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Julius Pondi, made the call on Thursday during a stakeholders’ […]
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By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Indigenes of Umuawafor, Umuokereke and Umunwogu villages in Isiala Aro-Ngwa Autonomous Community, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State, have appealed to the state government to stop further acquisition of their land for development projects. The community made the appeal during a protest against reports that the state government […]
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By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command has rescued a newborn baby allegedly stolen shortly after delivery at a healthcare facility in Gboko and arrested 11 suspects in connection with the incident. The baby was reportedly recovered from the custody of the alleged principal suspect and subsequently reunited with the mother. The State […]
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