News as it breaks
In a move aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and deepening democratic participation, the Ogun State Government has appointed 1,200 political assistants to serve across the state’s 236 wards. The announcement was made in a statement released in Abeokuta by Kayode Akinmade, the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a Regional Social Protection Framework and Operational Plan aimed at strengthening social protection systems across the region. The launch took place on September 11, 2025, during a high-level hybrid workshop at the ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, organized by the…
The Presidency has announced sweeping tax reforms designed to simplify Nigeria’s tax system, boost investment, and strengthen fiscal stability. In a statement issued by the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President, Kamorudeen Yusuf, it was revealed that President Bola Tinubu signed the reforms into law on June 26,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has admitted it lacks the legal authority to sanction political parties and candidates engaging in early campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Wednesday at a roundtable discussion in Abuja, themed “The Challenges of Premature…
“The media acts as an intermediary between parliament, government institutions and the public. Public awareness is necessary, and how can we achieve this if not through information sharing and capacity building?” she stated. The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace…
PHILANTHROPIST HON. FRANCIS BARTHLOMEW CHIMA OMOBARCA WISHES AJEROMI IFELODUN CONSTITUENCY A HAPPY NEW MONTH, URGES RESIDENTS TO REGISTER FOR VOTERS’ CARD As the month of September begins, philanthropist Hon. Francis Barthlomew Omowale Chima has extended his warmest greetings to the good people of Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituency. In a statement…
Russia has once again defended its military operations in Ukraine, insisting they are not acts of aggression but a response to what it describes as “years of oppression” against Russian-speaking communities. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev, traced the origins of the…
The Kogi State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the August 16 bye-election for the Okura State Constituency seat in Dekina Local Government Area, describing the exercise as a “sham” and a “travesty of democracy.” In a statement issued on Sunday, the party alleged…
The Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency witnessed a moment of heartfelt reflection and unity on Monday as Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, marked his birthday by addressing his constituents with a powerful message of hope and resilience. Rather than focus solely on personal celebration, the prominent Lagos-based philanthropist…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will resume in mid-August, beginning with an online pre-registration phase. According to a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun, the physical, in-person registration will commence…
