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Edo Deputy Gov Endorses NANS’ Inter-School Quiz Competition
In a show of commitment to youth development and academic excellence, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has thrown his weight behind the upcoming one-day symposium and inter-school quiz competition being organized by the Joint Campus Council (JCC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Edo State Axis. This endorsement came during a courtesy visit...
INEC Issues Official Notice For FCT Area Council Polls
The "Notice of Polls" for the Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has been released by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The elections are set to take place on February 21, 2026, starting at 8:30 am at all polling units within the FCT. In a statement released on Wednesday, INEC emphasized that only eligible voters with valid Permanent...
“Nigeria Capable Of Producing Vaccines” – President Tinubu Boasts To Gavi Executives
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of Gavi, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, at the State House, on Thursday, President Tinubu said partnership on local vaccine production...
Lagos-Calabar Highway: Property Owners Plans To Sue FG Over Unfair N18bn Compensation
Nigeria's Coalition for Land Rights Advocacy plans to sue the Federal Government for allegedly paying compensation in an unfair manner. In an exclusive interview with the Coalition Head, Sola Enitan, he said if the Minister of Works, David Umahi, does not yield to the demands of the group, the coalition would head to court. He said, “If the Minister of Works...
NDLEA Nabs 198 Suspects, Dismantles 21 Illicit Drug Hideout In Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Kano State Command, has arrested 198 drug suspects and dismantled 21 illicit drug joints in Kano. This is according to a statement issued to newsmen by the spokesman of the agency, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Tuesday in Kano. He said the arrests were made between January 17 and January 26, in the ongoing “Operation...
Abbas, Kalu Congratulate D’Tigress On Historic Afrobasket Victory
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, alongside Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, has extended warm congratulations to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their victory over Mali in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket championship. Led by Coach Rena Wakama, D’Tigress were crowned champions on Sunday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte...
Skit Maker Ijoba Lande Returns Home After Missing For Four Days
Skit maker Ganiyu Kehinde aka Ijoba Lande who was declared missing four days ago has been found. His wife had declared the comedian missing on Sunday. She said, “This is to inform the public that IJOBA LANDE left home to an unknown destination on the 26th of march around 9:00 pm, and up till now we can find him we have...
Nigeria Got Nothing In Second Quarter 2021 For Giving Togo, Benin Republic, Niger Power — NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said that three neighbouring countries did not make any payment for the second quarter of 2021. In its recently released Second Quarter Report 2021, the NERC revealed that the countries (Togo, Benin Republic, and Niger) and some other special customers were issued a total bill of N770m by the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading...
I’ve Fulfilled My Promises To Nigerians – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he has fulfilled his promises Nigerians on tackling Boko Haram insurgency, reviving the economy, and fighting corruption. According to his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the president said this during a banquet organised in his honour in Damaturu, Yobe State capital. The president paid a working visit to Yobe on Monday. READ ALSO: Tinubu Can’t...
Police Declare Two Officials Wanted Over Rivers LG crisis
The Rivers State Police Command has declared two senior officials of the Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state wanted for their alleged involvement in the violent attack on the council administrator, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor. The officials are the Chief Security Officer of Ahoada East LGA, Hector Ekakita, and the council’s Chief of Staff, Mr. Aloni Olodi. Iheanachor is one of the...
