Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), under the leadership of its Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has commenced intensified preparations for the 2027 General Election, with a firm commitment to ensuring that the elections are credible, inclusive, participatory and reflective of the will of the Nigerian people. The commitment...
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Religious leaders from the Christian and Muslim communities in Borno State have reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and religious tolerance during a one-day interfaith summit held in Maiduguri. The event, organised by the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Borno/Yobe District Headquarters, brought together clerics, faith-based...
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) is taking its campaign for stronger workplace protection to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, with payroll under-declaration and employer compliance set to dominate discussions. The session, scheduled for August 21 to 28, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers...
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has emerged national champion of the 2026 ENACTUS Nigeria National Competition and will represent the country at the 2026 ENACTUS World Cup scheduled to hold in São Paulo, Brazil, in November. The university clinched the prestigious ticket after the ENACTUS ABU team defeated other...
Taraba State Government has begun returning mining equipment seized from illegal operators after verifying that the owners met newly introduced compliance requirements. The equipment was released by the state Taskforce on Anti-Illegal Mining following a due diligence process, marking a shift in the government’s approach to regulating mining activities...
Chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA), Reverend Dr. Joseph Hayab, has commended the Founder of World Assembly Ministries, Reverend Isaac Omolehin, for providing financial support that enabled the construction of emergency tents and toilets for nine heads of households displaced from the Shuwari Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp...
Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Cross River State, Chief Yibala Inyang, has dismissed allegations that local government councils in the state are being underfunded, insisting that the 18 councils are enjoying unprecedented financial support, administrative freedom and collaboration with the administration of Governor...
Federal Government has announced that another batch of 83 Nigerian citizens will return from South Africa on Wednesday, August 19, as part of ongoing efforts to support nationals affected by anti-foreigner attacks and related challenges in the country. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the returnees are scheduled...
Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Task Team of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to strengthen preventive controls and protect investments in Nigeria’s health sector. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged the newly inaugurated leadership of the Edo State House of Assembly to provide transparent, inclusive and selfless leadership, stressing that public office is a trust that must be exercised in the interest of the people. The governor gave the charge on Monday...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has extended warm birthday wishes to former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), as the elder statesman marked his 85th birthday on Tuesday. In a message shared on his official X account, Obi described Babangida as a respected statesman whose...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed deep appreciation to thousands of state workers who gathered at the entrance of the Osun State Government Secretariat in Osogbo to celebrate his victory in the August 15 governorship election. In a statement shared on Monday, the governor said the workers assembled...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid glowing tribute to former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), on the occasion of his 85th birthday, describing him as one of Nigeria’s foremost patriots and statesmen whose contributions to national unity and development remain enduring. In a message shared on...
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 329,865 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs with an estimated street value of N301 billion in Lagos, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and organised crime. The destruction exercise, carried out on the orders of the court at Navy Town, Ojo,...
Borno State Government has approved immediate implementation of promotion salary and payment of leave grants for civil servants across the state. This is conveyed in an executive approval granted by Gov Zulum following a close-door meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC)...
Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commended Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for prioritising the welfare of resident doctors and improving healthcare delivery across the state. The association said the governor had demonstrated strong commitment to improving the working conditions of resident doctors through better remuneration, infrastructure...
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined further to 15.43 percent in July 2026, marking another month of easing price pressures across the country. The latest figures were released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report. According to the report,...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), on his 85th birthday, describing him as an outstanding leader whose contributions to Nigeria’s political, economic and infrastructural development remain significant. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja Baze University, Abuja, has said it is building a globally competitive academic institution by strengthening research and innovation, and attracting scholars from across the world. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi, disclosed this on Monday during a visit by Education Correspondents to his office...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) celebrates the victory of Ademola Adeleke in Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The party describes Adeleke’s success, despite overwhelming intimidation and the massive deployment of state power by the ruling party, as not just a personal victory for the governor, but also a victory...