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By-Election Results Demonstrate INEC’s Commitment to Ensuring Free and Fair Polls, Says Oyekanmi

  • August 20, 2025
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The Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Rotimi Oyekanmi, proclaimed on Wednesday that the results of the August 16 by-elections underscore the commission’s dedication to conducting elections that are credible, free, and fair, notwithstanding the misinformation surrounding its activities.   While addressing the skepticism expressed by some Nigerians […]

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By-Election: IGP Deploys AIG, CP for Zamfara Supplementary Poll

  • August 20, 2025
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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has commissioned an Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Gummel, alongside the Commissioner of Police for Kaduna State, CP Rabiu Muhammad, to oversee the supplementary election for the Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency in Zamfara State.   AIG Gummel, while addressing police officers and other security agencies, admonished against interference […]

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Tinubu Hails NDDC Boss Ogbuku as Transformational Leader at 50th Birthday

  • August 20, 2025
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President Bola Tinubu has praised the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, describing him as a transformational leader whose work is driving positive change in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. Speaking through the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Wale Edun, on Tuesday in Abuja, […]

We Won’t Continue To Live Like Slaves In Lagos”, Ilaje Protest Demolition Of Ancestral Homes

Members of the Ilaje community on Tuesday stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa, Ikeja, to protest what they described as the unlawful demolition of their ancestral homes. The demonstrators, operating under the banner of Egbe Omo Ilaje Worldwide, turned out in large numbers, carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs as they demanded […]

Consortium Awaits FEC Approval to Begin $5 Billion Lagos-Abuja Super Highway Project

A consortium involved in the $5 billion Lagos-Abuja Super Highway Project has announced that preparations are complete for the commencement of the 470-kilometer road construction. The group is currently awaiting approval from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) before proceeding to the site to begin work. The new highway aims to reduce travel time between Lagos […]

Gov. Eno Launches Taskforce to Combat Illegal Mining in Akwa Ibom

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially inaugurated a taskforce to tackle the rising menace of illegal mining activities across the state, signaling a determined effort by his administration to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. The ceremony, held on Tuesday, highlighted the government’s commitment to curbing the adverse effects of unregulated […]

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Adamawa Governor Reunites 14 Abducted Children, Vows Crackdown on Traffickers

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has reunited 14 abducted children with their families after they were rescued from a human trafficking ring operating in the state. Speaking at the official handover ceremony in Yola on Wednesday, Governor Fintiri, represented by his deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, warned parents against sending children under the age of 10 […]

Ogun APC Ratifies Suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has ratified the indefinite suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel and Hon. Kunle Folarin over alleged anti-party activities and gross misconduct. The decision was taken by the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) following recommendations from local party organs in Sagamu Local Government Area, where both politicians […]

Israel Defence Minister Approves Major Military Offensive to Seize Gaza City

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has approved a major military operation to capture Gaza City, escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas to a new and critical stage. The plan, known as “Gideon’s Chariots II,” involves the mobilization of approximately 60,000 Israeli reservists, marking one of the largest troop call-ups in recent years. This […]