INEC Promises Neutrality Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Josiah Amupitan, has assured political parties and Nigerians that the commission will remain neutral throughout the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance on Tuesday at the National Peace Accord ceremony ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He said INEC had no preferred candidate or political […]
Davido Says Osun Youths Restored Faith in Free Elections
Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, known as Davido, has praised youths in Osun State for defending their votes during the 2026 governorship election, saying their actions renewed hope in Nigeria’s ability to conduct free and fair elections. Davido spoke on Tuesday at his country home in Ede after his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, was re-elected […]
100 Bags of Human Faeces Found in Aba House
Officials of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) have discovered about 100 bags of human faeces at a property on Ibadan Street, Aba. The discovery was made on Tuesday by officials of the agency’s Aba Zone during an inspection of the premises. According to ASEPA, the bags of faeces were stored within the compound […]
Agbese Defends Wike, Blames Residents for Abuja Flooding
Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against criticism over the recent flooding in parts of Abuja, saying residents also contribute to the problem. Agbese, the Labour Party lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, made the remarks in a statement […]
Ogun Police Rescue Kidnap Victims After Forest Gun Battle
Security operatives have rescued students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, after they were abducted from a private hostel in Ipara-Remo and taken into a forest by suspected kidnappers. The incident occurred on July 29, when gunmen stormed the students’ rented apartment along Paraga Road shortly after 8pm. The attackers reportedly searched the apartment, […]
Iran Warns Gulf States Against Supporting US Military
Iran’s armed forces have warned Gulf countries against providing assistance to the United States military, saying such support would amount to participation in US military operations against Iran. Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi issued the warning on Wednesday, according to the Mehr news agency. “We wish to warn that any assistance or […]
Sowore Accuses DSS of Discrimination at Peace Accord
The 2027 African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Department of State Services of discriminatory treatment at a peace accord signing event for presidential candidates. Sowore made the allegation in a post on his verified X account on Wednesday, claiming that DSS operatives stopped him at the entrance and demanded to see […]
“We Won’t Rest”: AIG Jimoh Receives Security Leadership Award, Vows Intelligence-Driven Policing in Lagos, Ogun
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Olorundare Moshood Jimoh, has promised residents of Lagos and Ogun states better protection, saying the command will double down on intelligence-led policing and community partnership. Jimoh made the pledge on Monday at the Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, shortly after receiving the Outstanding […]
Fubara: Limited Tenure Won’t Stop Development Projects
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured residents that the limited time remaining in his tenure will not prevent his administration from completing projects aimed at improving living conditions across the state. Fubara spoke on Tuesday while inaugurating the 12.1-kilometre Egwi-Afara-Mba Road in Etche Local Government Area, saying his administration would continue to address critical […]
US Congressman Defends Nigeria’s CPC Designation
United States Congressman Riley Moore has defended the continued designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), citing ongoing attacks against Christians in the country’s Middle Belt. Moore made the remarks in a post on his verified X account on Tuesday, following a recent attack in Plateau State that reportedly left at least […]
