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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has extended a comprehensive financial lifeline and empowerment package to dozens of ex-inmates who were recently granted state pardon. The governor announced the intervention during a rehabilitation and reintegration ceremony organized for the freed individuals. Sani emphasized that true justice must be accompanied by reformation and economic support, noting that […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the judgment of a Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, which dismissed the party’s suit challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) handled registration process and recognition frameworks. The party described the verdict as a miscarriage of justice that fails to align with established electoral precedents […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026, into law, introducing a robust legal framework designed to overhaul Nigeria’s digital identity system, bolster cybersecurity, and accelerate the country’s transition to a modern digital economy. The newly signed legislation repeals and replaces the 19-year-old NIMC Act of 2007, closing a […]
President Daniel Noboa has declared Friday a nationwide public holiday following Ecuador’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany, a result that secured the South American nation’s place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement came shortly after Ecuador defeated the four-time world champions at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, qualifying for […]
Former Minister of Power and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has urged members of the party to close ranks ahead of the 2027 governorship election, saying reconciliation and unity are crucial to reclaiming power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Adelabu made the call on Thursday while […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has destroyed more than 51 hectares of cannabis plantations, arrested 281 suspected drug offenders and secured the conviction of 50 persons in Ekiti State over the past year. The Ekiti State Commander of the agency, Rufus Aina, disclosed this on Thursday in Ado Ekiti during activities […]
The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will commence on June 29, offering eligible Nigerians the opportunity to pursue fully funded one-year Master’s degree programmes at universities in Ireland. The embassy made the announcement in a post on its X account on Friday, stating that the […]
Eight kidnapped victims have been rescued by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE during a military operation in Pandam Forest, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation, conducted at about 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, followed credible intelligence on the presence of suspected kidnappers in the forest, according to the Joint Task Force. A […]
