Three weeks before the governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission assured journalists in the state that their safety during the coverage of the election would be guaranteed. The commission also warned journalists against publishing and spreading fake news before and during the election, which is set for November 16. Speaking at Read More

The member representing the Ibiono Ibom State constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Moses Essien, has urged the state government to recruit more health workers to address the manpower needs of secondary health facilities in the state. Essien made the call on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of some general hospitals in Read More

Ahead of the Ondo governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday that 55,859 Permanent Voter Cards were collected in the state over a five-day period, representing 62.2 per cent of the 89,777 available cards. The Ondo governorship election is scheduled for November 16, 2024. The collection exercise, which ran from October 17 Read More

The Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo in Benue State, has appointed Professor Ediga Bede Agbo as the acting Vice Chancellor, following the suspension of the institution’s pioneer VC, Professor Innocent Ujah. This development was announced in a statement released on Monday by the university’s Coordinator of Information, Publication, and Public Read More

The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide an additional $3 billion in funding to small-scale farmers through the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing for Agricultural Lending to boost their productivity. This followed the consideration of a motion during Tuesday’s plenary session on “Repositioning the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Read More

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Tuesday he considered Moscow a “valued ally” and friend during talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan. Leaders from two dozen countries are expected to visit Russia for the three-day gathering, as Putin seeks to build an alliance of nations aimed at challenging what Read More

More details have emerged on how popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, was arrested at Seme Border on Monday. Witnesses told the News Agency of Nigeria that Bobrisky arrived at the departure axis of the border post around 1.30 a.m. on Monday in a black SUV Mercedes Benz. According to the sources, Bobrisky Read More

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appealed to members of Staff of Nigerian Universities to give peace a chance and avail themselves of the opportunity of negotiations created by his administration. Tinubu said there will no longer be close down of universities across the country. Speaking at the grand finale of the 39th Convocation of the Read More

In a viral video clip that surfaced earlier in October, an unidentified man asked residents of the Southeast to observe sit-at-home on 21 and 22 October. The post Enugu govt threatens to sanction schools, businesses obeying sit-at-home order appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, is attracting attention from the Premier League after rejecting a new contract offer from Fenerbahce. The 26-year-old will be able to sign an agreement with foreign clubs from January 1. Osayi-Samuel’s contract with Jose Mourinho’s side runs until the summer of 2025. So far, he has failed to agree fresh […] Transfer: Super Eagles star to leave Mourinho’s side after rejecting new deal

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has declared the composition of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KASIEC) as null and void. The court said the electoral body’s chairman, Sani Lawan, and other members of the Commission were unfit for the office being card-carrying members of the ruling New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in […]

The Nigerian Senate has set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate allegations of drug trafficking against Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru representing Kwara South Senatorial District. The setting up of the investigative committee came after Ashiru raised Order 42 of Senate Rules, which bothers on personal explanation, noting that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, […] Senate set up panel to investigate NDLEA’s drug trafficking allegations against Ashiru

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has declared war on street beggars in the Federal Capital City FCC, lamenting their influx and saying criminal elements now disguise as beggars, making the job of providing security difficult. Accordingly, he has given them till Sunday night to quit the city or risk […] The post Insecurity: Wike issues 5-day quit notice to Abuja street beggars appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tribune Online Senate summons NDLEA over drug allegation against Kwara senator The Senate has summoned the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) which accused Deputy Leader, Senator Oyelola Ashiru of stocking and distributing hard drugs, to appear before the panel and prove its case. It also set up a six-member panel to investigate the allegation by the NDLEA. The Senate took the decision on Tuesday after […] Senate summons NDLEA over drug allegation against Kwara senator Tribune Online

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a man identified as Amadasu Victor, who admitted to attempting to purchase an AK-47 rifle to become the leader of a notorious cult group, the Vikings Confraternity. The arrest was confirmed in a video posted on Tuesday via X by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Edafe Bright, Read More

Tribune Online Look beyond ‘japa,’ contribute to Nigeria’s development, Fijabi charges nurses A former lawmaker, Honourable Saheed Akinade-Fijabi, has urged nurses in the country to look beyond the ‘japa’ syndrome currently plaguing the nation’s healthcare sector and stay to contribute their quota to the development of the country. Fijabi, who represented the Ibadan Northwest/Southwest federal constituency in the House of Representatives, stated this on Tuesday at the […] Look beyond ‘japa,’ contribute to Nigeria’s development, Fijabi charges nurses Tribune Online

October 22, (THEWILL) – A former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, has been released from Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, after completing his five-year jail term for bribery. The spokesman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Adamu Duza, confirmed his release. In a statement on […] The post Former Lawmaker Farouk Lawan Regains Freedom From Kuje Prison appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has established a six-member committee tasked with advising the Federal Government on strategies to enhance the robustness and reliability of the national grid. This announcement was made by Mr. Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister, in a statement issued in [...]

Oando establishes situation room for daily report on productions, vows to partner government, other stakeholders to tackle security challenges in energy sector for sustainable growth The post Oando pledges support for NUPRC’s ‘One Million Barrels of Oil Per Day’ increment projection appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The collection exercise, which ran from October 17 to 21, 2024, took place in all 203 wards across the state. The post Ondo: INEC Says 55,859 PVCs Collected Ahead Of Poll appeared first on Channels Television.

Niger Tornadoes head coach Majin Mohammed says his team will continue to work hard despite the home defeat against Rivers United. The Ikon Allah Boys suffered a 1-0 loss to Rivers United at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium on Monday. Mohammed blamed missed chances for the loss to the former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) […] NPFL: Majin ready to move on from loss to Rivers United

Tribune Online Kano Court sacks Sani Malumfashi as KANSIEC chairman A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has sacked Prof. Sani Lawan Malumfashi as Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC). However, Justice Simon Amobeda on Tuesday gave the ruling in a case filed by Aminu Aliyu Tiga and the All Progressive Congress (APC). Justice Amobeda ruled that Malumfashi was disqualified for being […] Kano Court sacks Sani Malumfashi as KANSIEC chairman Tribune Online

China on Tuesday vowed that further efforts to optimise the visa waiver and other relevant policies and measures to make it more convenient for foreigners to visit and stay in China. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily news conference, in response to a query about recent comments by foreign media. […] The post China to further optimise visa waiver policies appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria National League, NNL, has included renowned referee Chukwudi Chukwujekwu as one of the resource persons for the upcoming pre-season seminar. The NNL chairman, George Aluo made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja. Aluo said that Chukwujekwu’s inclusion was done in order to give the best to the participants. “We decided to include renowned […] NNL includes referee, Chukwujekwu in pre-season seminar

  The Amotekun Corps in Osun State has apprehended a 31-year-old nursing mother, Taiwo Badru, for allegedly impersonating a bank manager and defrauding a victim of N4.5 million. Badru, a resident of Ororuwo town in Boripe Local Government Area, was arrested on Saturday, October 19, 2024, following a tip-off. While addressing the press during a […] The post Nursing Mother Defrauds Victim Of N4.5m In Osun first appeared on OsunDefender.

The Kogi State Police Command has banned the use of vehicles with covered number plates, as well as unregistered vehicles and motorcycles across the state. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) SP William Ovye Aya, the Commissioner of Police Bethrand Onuoha stated that the order became […] Police bans use of vehicles with covered plates in Kogi

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist negotiating to buy an AK-47 rifle for N1.3 million. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The Police image maker said the suspect, who is a member of the Vikings Confraternity, has confessed to the crime. […] Police arrest cultist while negotiating to buy N1.3m AK-47 rifle in Delta

In a ceremony held at the University of Lagos, esteemed Nigerian cultural historian and archivist, Oludamola Adebowale was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Public Administration alongside the I-Fellow Humanitarian Ambassador award by Anointed University Worldwide. This dual recognition acknowledges his exceptional work in preserving Nigeria’s cultural history and promoting it globally. Oludamola s journey […] The post Renowned Nigerian Researcher Earns Honorary Doctorate for Preserving Heritage. appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The skin is the body's biggest organ and serves as a protective barrier against environmental stimuli. Taking care of your skin is vital for maintaining its health, but some regular practices might damage it over time. The post 5 habits that could be damaging your skin appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tribune Online NSPRI presents N2m grant to corps member for reducing post-harvest losses The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) in Ilorin, Kwara State, has presented a sum of N2 million as a grant to a serving corps member who distinguished herself in reducing post-harvest losses. The beneficiary of the 2023 grant award, Miss Zainab Adam, engaged in a smoked fish business and was unveiled during a training […] NSPRI presents N2m grant to corps member for reducing post-harvest losses Tribune Online

As parts of continued efforts of the Federal Government to create employment and get rid of poverty among the youths and women in Nigeria, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADFund), on Monday began a three-day training and empowerment for youths and women in Ekiti State, which will end on Wednesday. The training, was organised in […]

In his judgement, Justice Amobede ruled that the chairman and other members of the Commission were unfit for their roles. The post Court Bars Kano Commission From Conducting LG Election appeared first on Channels Television.

A former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, has regained his freedom from prison after serving his five-year jail term over bribery. It was gathered that Lawan left the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, the nation’s capital, on Tuesday. He was the chairman of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee probing the […] The post Farouk Lawan Regains Freedom After Serving Jail Term first appeared on OsunDefender.

…We’re Determined To Succeed, Says Mobereola R-L: Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON; Secretary General, International Maritime Organisation, IMO, Arsenio Dominguez; Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Government of Spain, Oscar Puente and others during the 2024 World Maritime Day Parallel Event, held in Barcelona, Spain. The Honorable Minister of Marine and […]

Tribune Online FG will not negotiate with bandits — Defence Minister The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has stated that the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not negotiate with bandits. He emphasised that the ongoing military onslaught against banditry, kidnapping, and rustling will be sustained in the Northwest and other parts of the country until all bandits are chased away. “We are not […] FG will not negotiate with bandits — Defence Minister Tribune Online

In a historic move, the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, Tuesday, assumed full regulatory oversight of the Enugu State electricity market following the lapsing of the transition period for the transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the state agency. This development, which makes Enugu the first state to […]