ADC rejects INEC warning, vows to publish independently collated election results
The African Democratic Congress has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s warning against the publication of privately collated election results, arguing that citizens and political parties have the right to collect, collate and share polling-unit results. The party said it would use its agents and grassroots structures to record results from polling units, collate the […]
ADC presidential campaign council for inauguration Friday — Official
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, will on Friday inaugurate the party’s Presidential Campaign Council, formally setting its campaign machinery in motion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The inauguration is scheduled for 4pm at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja and is expected to bring together major leaders […]
FG plans 90,000km fibre rollout nationwide to boost internet access
The Federal Government is set to deploy 90,000 kilometres of open-access fibre across the 36 states of the federation by 2028 under Project BRIDGE, a digital infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding broadband connectivity nationwide. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, who disclosed this during a virtual executive session with Chief […]
Customs seize three live pangolins in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, Idiroko, has intercepted three live pangolins concealed in sacks at Abeokuta Waterside, Ogun State. The endangered animals were intercepted by a patrol team acting on credible intelligence, while the suspected smugglers reportedly fled after sighting the Customs operatives. The pangolins were found confined in wire-mesh cages and […]
NDLEA arrests 42, declares Edo drug trafficker wanted
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers and seized 271.92348kg of illicit drugs in September 2026. The command also declared a suspected drug trafficker, Gospel Mudiaga Odeh, aka Omega, wanted after he allegedly escaped arrest during an operation. His Toyota Matrix car, drugs and cash […]
Mother, daughter die in Anambra three-storey building collapse
A woman and her 14-year-old daughter have lost their lives after a three-storey building under construction collapsed at Anata Anaba, Okpoko, in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident occurred at about 9:45 pm on Wednesday, trapping the mother and her daughter inside their apartment in a neighbouring bungalow. Eyewitnesses said the building […]
2027: INEC displays voter register, begins PVC distribution
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the display of the preliminary register of voters and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards across states as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The seven-day exercise, which begins on Friday and runs through October 15, will allow registered voters to verify their details, raise claims and […]
20 rescued prospective NYSC members reunite with families
The 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members who were rescued in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Wednesday, have been reunited with their families in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, after over three hours of engagement with the Department of State Services officials. A check revealed that the victims and some parents were given access […]
Three sisters took own lives 16 years after mother’s death in UK, inquest finds
An inquest in the United Kingdom has found that three sisters who drowned in the sea off Brighton took their own lives, BBC reports on Thursday. Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, had been living together in Greenford, London, and were described by a coroner as having lived “very secluded lives” […]
FG’s 30-day petrol discount sparks
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Obidient Movement, the Nigeria Democratic Congress and the presidential campaign organisation of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol discount, describing the intervention as inadequate and politically motivated. The Federal Government, however, announced on Thursday that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited would […]
