The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said 125,928 of the 184,438 newly printed Permanent Voters’ Card (PVCs) have been collected in Edo, ahead of the Sept.21 Governorship election in the state. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, said this in...
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By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – A misleading video has been making the rounds on social media, claiming that NAFDAC warned against consuming bread due to failing laboratory tests. However, the agency is now clarifying that this video does not accurately represent their stance. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said...
Captain William Ekong and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has said that the Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates of All the Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 21 Local Government Elections may emerge through consensus. Governor Uzodimma said this on Tuesday while addressing aspirants and stakeholders at the party’s Secretariat in Owerri. He said...
The Presidency will take concrete steps to remove Nigeria from the grey list of the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF), before the May 2025 deadline. The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the assurance during a fact-finding visit to the office of the Nigerian...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated the readiness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to continue to defend the nation’s democracy. Musa gave the assurance on Tuesday when the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, paid a courtesy...
The Nigerian Navy has handed over 72 bags of cannabis sativa, each weighing 40kg and four arrested suspects to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Marine Command. This is contained in a statement issued by the Base Information Officer, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The immediate past Managing Director of Nigeria Inland WaterWays Agency(NIWA), Dr George Moughalu, has formally resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress(APC). Moghalu announced his resignation in a a letter submitted to the party and made available to journalists in Awka ,on Tuesday....
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of around 200 people in the Burkinabe town of Barsalogho at the weekend, which left a further 140 injured. According to news reports, it was the latest terror attack by the Al Qaeda-linked militant group known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam...
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is uncomfortable with the present interest rate on loans for its members and needs a further reduction to one per cent, an official has said. The outgoing Chairman of MAN in Kwara and Kogi, Chief Bioku Rahman, disclosed this in Ilorin on Tuesday...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – A united call for action echoes across Nigeria as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) joined forces to urge the Federal Government to tackle the alarming surge in killings, kidnapping, and banditry. The Nigeria Inter-Religious...
Residents of Chikaji in Sabon-Gari Local Government, Kaduna State, has appealed for assistance from government and philanthropists over flood that washed away cemetery, houses and properties in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flood which ravaged the area on Monday was as a result...
President Bola Tinubu will depart for Beijing, China, in the first week of September, during which he will sign several MOUs with President Xi Jinping, his Chinese counterpart. The President’s Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said this while briefing State House correspondents on Tuesday. He said the President would also visit...
The Labour Party(LP), has set up a 7-man Disciplinary Standing Committee to curb the excesses of members not ready to abide by its constitution and obey directives. Its National Chairman, Mr Julius Abure, told newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja that the decision was one of the resolutions reached at...
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, on Tuesday inaugurated the Estate Surveyors and Valuers’ Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON) for effective operations and affordable housing. Dangiwa, while inaugurating the 22-member professional body in Abuja, said that it was necessary due to the expiration of terms of...
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at his future retirement plans, suggesting that his current club, Al-Nassr, will likely be his last stop before hanging up his boots. The legendary player has indicated that he plans to conclude his illustrious career at the Saudi Arabian club, marking the end...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In continuation of preparations for the Edo State Governorship Election holding on Saturday 21st September 2024, the Commission is test running the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and result upload to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal for the election using...
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has said that the state has made remarkable progress in spite of trials since its creation in Aug. 27, 1991. The governor stated this at a thanksgiving service to mark the 33rd anniversary of the state’s creation on Tuesday at the Government House Chapel,...
World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it needs 87.4 million dollars for more than six months to work with countries, partners and other stakeholders to contain the current outbreak of Mpox. The world body said on Tuesday in a statement that the fund would be used to implement critical...
The Governor of Osun, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday said the creation of the state in 1991 was not merely a political event, but the fulfilment of hope and aspirations of the people. Adeleke said this during a state-wide broadcast on the 33rd Anniversary of the creation of the state...