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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence nationwide on Monday, August 18, 2025. The electoral body made this known via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, outlining a two-phase process for new and returning voters. According to…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially suspended its nationwide warning strike, following a closed-door meeting with the Federal Government on Friday. Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, who addressed journalists after the meeting, confirmed the development, stating that the government and the union had reached…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has urged the diplomatic community to back Nigeria’s private sector in its push for economic transformation. The call was made during NACCIMA’s inaugural Economic Diplomacy Dialogue held in Abuja on Tuesday. The event brought together ambassadors, government ministers, and…
A Katsina State High Court has sentenced two men to death for the brutal murder of former Commissioner for Science and Technology, Rabe Nasir, who was assassinated in his home on December 8, 2021. Presided over by Justice I.I. Mashi, the court found Shamsu Lawal, a former security guard, and…
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved the Benue State Executive Council, bringing an end to the tenure of commissioners who have served in his administration for the past two years. The governor made the announcement on Wednesday at the conclusion of the 12th Executive Council meeting of…
In a compassionate gesture aimed at restoring dignity and stability to communities devastated by violence, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has announced a ₦1 billion donation through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to assist victims of the recent suspected herders’ attack in Benue State. The donation was disclosed during…
In a landmark event dedicated to press freedom and ethical storytelling, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has honoured twelve exceptional journalists for their role in promoting peace, regional integration, and sustainable development across West Africa. The awards ceremony, which aligned with the ECOWAS @ 50 celebrations and…
The European Union (EU) has firmly dismissed claims that it has slashed humanitarian assistance to Nigeria amid a worsening food and nutrition crisis, describing the allegations as inaccurate and misleading. The EU Delegation to Nigeria issued a clarification following a press release published on 25 July by Médecins Sans Frontières…
A tragic boat accident has claimed 13 lives in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State after a vessel carrying 39 passengers capsized on Saturday morning. The ill-fated journey, which began near Guni village around 11:45 a.m., ended in disaster en route to Zumba. According to a statement issued on…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the pivotal role of Nigerians in the Diaspora in accelerating national growth, declaring them a cornerstone of his administration’s renewed development strategy. Speaking through Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, during the 2025 National Diaspora Day celebration at the Presidential Villa…
