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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, signaling its readiness to conduct a credible and transparent poll. The distribution exercise took place on Thursday at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in…
Equatorial Guinea’s government has resigned after falling significantly short of its performance targets, prompting a major political shake-up in the oil-rich Central African nation. Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announced that Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua had submitted the resignation of the entire cabinet after the administration reportedly achieved…
Nigerian disc jockey and billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has sparked widespread reactions after revealing that her experiences in relationships have led her to believe she cannot marry a Nigerian. The media personality made the remark in a resurfaced interview clip from a recent podcast appearance,…
Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has been laid to rest in his hometown of Ujari, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, with family, friends and colleagues gathering to bid him a final farewell. The funeral drew a large crowd of mourners, including some of Nigeria’s biggest film stars, who travelled…
The Federal Government has defended its decision to sign a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, describing the move as a humanitarian and diplomatic effort aimed at protecting the rights and welfare of Nigerians imprisoned abroad. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the agreement aligns with President…
As preparations intensify for the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for June 20, 2026, CLEEN Foundation has concluded the training of accredited election observers and citizen observers to support a transparent, peaceful, and credible electoral process. The training, which brought together participants from various communities across the state, focused on…
Fresh calls for increased investment in renewable energy and rural electrification dominated deliberations at the ECOWAS Parliament Joint Committee meeting in Dakar, Senegal, as lawmakers and energy experts urged governments to adopt innovative financing models to tackle the region’s persistent energy deficit. Speaking during the session, Senator Ali Ndume advocated…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched its Field Awareness Campaign in The Gambia, aimed at strengthening youth engagement and promoting regional integration among young people across West Africa. The campaign was officially launched on June 15, 2026, at Gambia Senior Secondary School, where more than 250…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to ensure that no Nigerian who wishes to return from South Africa is left behind, amid rising xenophobic tensions targeting foreign nationals in several South African cities. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said about 1,000 Nigerians have…
Family members, friends and fellow actors have gathered in Arochukwu, Abia State, to bid farewell to Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo ahead of his funeral. The late actor’s body arrived in his hometown drawing hundreds of mourners who lined the streets in a solemn procession to honour his memory. …
