Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasised the need for interoperable Customs systems across Africa. He described it as a critical requirement for a successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Customs Modernisation Project. The CGC boss stated this in Lagos during the signing of...
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Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on state governors across the country to emulate the approach of Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in implementing the Land Use Act, describing his handling of land acquisition and compensation as humane, constitutional and rights-based. In a statement signed...
Kaduna State Government has said its ongoing distribution of essential medicines, safe delivery kits and medical equipment to Primary Health Care (PHC) centres is aimed at significantly improving maternal and child health outcomes across the state. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, stated...
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has begun a week-long study tour for officials of The Gambia’s Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), as both institutions seek to deepen cooperation on workers’ compensation and social security administration. The programme, which opened on Monday at the Fund’s Corporate Headquarters...
Seven years after assuming office, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, continues to accelerate infrastructure and transport development across the state. Now in the third year of his second term, the governor is delivering major road networks, bridges and other strategic projects aimed at improving connectivity, boosting economic activities...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a two-day Anti-Corruption Education and Sensitisation Workshop for members of staff, themed “Corruption-Free Election: Integrity Matters (C-FEIM),” at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Declaring the workshop open on Monday 6th July, 2026, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, represented by National...
Nigeria’s indigenous fragrance and body care brand, Majestic Roobee, has launched Abuja’s first experiential perfume studio, introducing a bespoke fragrance destination where customers can create personalised perfumes using natural ingredients, premium fragrance oils and essential oils in a relaxing wellness environment. The initiative marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s...
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday ordered that online publisher and presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, be taken back to the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, if he fails to meet the bail conditions granted him last Tuesday by 4 p.m. today. Last week,...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate attempting to smuggle cocaine to Malaysia, arresting an alleged mastermind identified as Nwabueze Felix Onyeka, a 45-year-old PhD student at the University of Putra, Malaysia. The suspect was arrested during a sting operation in Ekwusigo Local...
Tourism development took the centre stage during the weekend when renowned Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke visited key stakeholders in in Akwa Ibom State for fruitfull discussions. Already known for its peaceful ambience, good network of roads, excellent environmental sanitation, having won the cleanest state award consecutively for more than...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has reaffirmed that no resident of the state will lose property to government projects without receiving fair and adequate compensation. Governor Sani gave the assurance over the weekend while presenting compensation cheques to 122 households affected by the 15-kilometre Ring Road project stretching from...
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Friday, where he was received by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, ahead of the flag-off of major road rehabilitation projects in the state. On arrival, the Vice President proceeded on a condolence visit to Prof. Shehu Liberty (the...
Traders dealing in cutlasses, knives and swords in Taraba State said they are recording brisk business as insecurity resurfaces in parts of the state, prompting many residents to purchase the items for self-defence. The surge in demand comes amid a fresh wave of attacks and killings, particularly in communities...
President Bola Tinubu, has congratulated the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on his unanimous re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council during the organisation’s 147th and 148th Council Sessions held in Brussels, Belgium, describing the achievement as a historic endorsement of his visionary leadership and...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday celebrated the 88th birthday of Archbishop Alaba Job, describing the cleric’s life as a shining example of faith, sacrifice and selfless service to humanity. Obi, who attended the celebration in Ibadan alongside Professor Pat Utomi, joined family members, clergy...
INEC extends CVR exercise by two weeks, introduces online self-service registration for first timers
INEC extends CVR exercise by two weeks, introduces online self-service registration for first timers
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a two-week extension of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, moving the closing date from 10th July 2026 to Sunday, 26th July 2026. The Commission disclosed this in a press statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and...
The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, July 2, 2026 arraigned two brothers, Cypril Nwalaezi and Smart Chinedu Nwalaezi before Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt for property fraud. The duo was arraigned on amended five-count...
Goodnight, Alhaji Kola Oseni, goodnight, my brother It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I received the news of Alhaji Kola Oseni’s passing. Though he is no longer with us, the memories of the time we shared and the legacy he left will endure. Alhaji Kola Oseni was...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over the United Nations’ warning of a worsening food crisis in northern Nigeria, urging the Federal Government and state authorities to urgently prioritise food security, agricultural investment and the protection of farming communities. Reacting to the latest...