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Twelve Nigerians have been rescued after a tug boat, LEO, sank in South African waters late Saturday night, with one person confirmed dead and five others still missing. The vessel, which had 18 persons on board, reportedly ran aground about 18 nautical miles offshore in stormy conditions between Cape Town and Durban while returning to Lagos … [Read more…]
…Says No Villa Kitchen Staff was Arrested The Presidency, last night, described as fake, a viral social media video alleging that a kitchen staff member at the State House was arrested for attempting to poison President Bola Tinubu. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X, @aonanuga1956, dismissed the claim as outright false. According to the … [Read more…]
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the commencement of free online membership registration nationwide. This is a requirement for registered political parties to participate in the polls. The party, however, said the online registration is intended to build on the momentum of its membership registration and revalidation exercise launched … [Read more…]
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has expressed deep concern over the reported abduction of His Royal Highness, Ezeogo Francis Igwe, traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area and father of the immediate past Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr. Eric Kelechi Igwe, by suspected hoodlums on Sunday morning. According to reports, … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced a nationwide digital membership registration exercise, beginning Monday, March 2, 2026, in compliance with the requirements of the new Electoral Act 2026. In a statement issued on Saturday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, announced that the National Working Committee (NWC) has approved the exercise to … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has announced a 90-day amnesty window for property owners without approved building plans to regularise their properties, as part of ongoing efforts to enforce structured urban development and strengthen regulatory compliance across the state. The government, in a statement issued by the Managing Director of the Enugu State Geographic Information System … [Read more…]
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, has commended Enugu State for leading technological growth in Nigeria, assuring participants at the 2026 Enugu Tech Festival (ETF) that their ideas and research outputs will be commercialised to generate income. Speaking at the close of the four-day festival, held from February 24 to 27, … [Read more…]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has commenced an investigation into allegations of molestation and child abuse involving singer-songwriter and actress Simisola Kosoko at her mother’s daycare centre. Days ago, the agency had publicly appealed for individuals with credible information to assist in its enquiries. The call and subsequent probe … [Read more…]
Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 election will be a straight fight between Bola Tinubu and the APC on one side, and the Nigerian people on the other. Reacting to the defection of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, Atiku made this … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, adjusting key dates following the enactment of the new Electoral Act, 2026. In a statement issued on Thursday by Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, the Commission announced that the Presidential and National … [Read more…]
The Management and Staff of Rangers International Football Club have expressed their heartfelt condolences to El-Kanemi Warriors FC following the passing of the club’s Chairman, Ibrahim Maina Mustapha. In a club statement issued on Thursday, the club extended their sympathies to the entire El-Kanemi Warriors family, describing the loss as a painful moment for Nigerian … [Read more…]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set an ambitious revenue target of N23.8 billion as internally generated revenue (IGR) for the 2026 fiscal year, marking a N4 billion increase over its 2025 projection. The target formed part of JAMB’s 2026 budget defence presented at the National Assembly on Wednesday before the Senate Committee … [Read more…]