The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has suspended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The commission announced the development in a statement issued on Saturday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna. INEC said the decision was aimed at […]
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, has cleared more than 5,000 pending complaints from candidates and other clients of the Board in just five days. The complaints covered several challenges faced by candidates before, during and after the conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Among them […]
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, has raised alarm over the emigration of no fewer than 9,000 pharmacists from Nigeria to other countries in search of greener pasture. Describing the situation as regrettable, the group demanded the provision of necessary resources to make life comfortable for professionals to address the alarming rate of […]
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osita Okechukwu, on Sunday said Nigeria must stop fighting 21st-century wars with 20th-century military orthodox doctrines, stressing that improved remuneration alone cannot guarantee victory over insurgency, terrorism, and banditry without corresponding investment in superior technologies that define modern warfare. Okechukwu made the remark while commending President Bola […]
The Kogi State Police Command says it has restored calm following recent reprisal killings in Abugi and adjoining communities in the state. A statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Salisu Afusat, stated that the Command had taken decisive steps to prevent further escalation and restore peace in the affected area. Recall that […]
An eyewitness and member of Nigerian singer 2Baba’s team has narrated the events surrounding an alleged confrontation between the singer and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, at a nightclub in Abuja. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday when 2Baba made a guest appearance at the opening of 90s Lounge in the Federal Capital Territory. According to […]
The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Auwalu Mahmuda, has charged troops deployed to support security operations during the Osun State off-cycle governorship election to remain professional and strictly adhere to the Code of Conduct for Election Duty. General Mahmuda according to a statement issued by the acting Deputy Director, 2 Division […]
The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has removed the Officer-in-Charge of the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, alongside two other senior officers, following a security breach involving a death row inmate who allegedly conducted TikTok live sessions from prison. The inmate, identified as Elijah Oyebode, was sentenced to death by hanging in 2019 […]
Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi‘s father, Jorge Messi, has died, it was confirmed Saturday. He was 68. Jorge, who was also his son’s agent, died Friday at a hospital in his native Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. The Messi family had kept Jorge’s illness under wraps before confirming he was going through a “health situation” […]
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has linked the lack of electricity in rural communities to early bedtime, limited nightlife and what he described as increased population growth. Fayose made the remarks on Friday in Abuja while speaking after his inauguration as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency board. In a video clip shared by […]