ADC members protest delayed release of judgment sacking Mark-led NWC
Members of the African Democratic Congress have staged a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the release of the Certified True Copy of the judgment nullifying the party’s National Working Committee led by former Senate President, David Mark. The protesters, who called on the National Judicial Council to intervene, accused the trial […]
Police uncover ‘phone farms,’ arrest suspect over election misinformation
The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered and raided facilities known as phone farms allegedly used to manipulate online conversations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The police also arrested a suspect accused of spreading false information about a political candidate from the Southern region to influence voter behaviour and discredit the candidate. Assistant Commissioner of […]
2027: INEC removes AI-generated photos from voters register, flags staff in 10 states
The Independent National Electoral Commission has removed artificial intelligence-generated photographs uploaded to the national voters’ register and flagged officials involved in the practice across 10 states for disciplinary action. INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this during a webinar titled ‘AI, Misinformation and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: Safeguarding the Truth, Protecting the Vote’, Haruna, who is […]
Manhunt begins as two inmates escape Kogi prison
The Nigerian Correctional Service has said that two inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State, on Sunday, November 8, 2026. In a statement on Tuesday, the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji, said the NCoS had begun working with other security agencies to recapture the fugitives. […]
Delta woman fakes kidnap to extort N15m from brother
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 54-year-old woman for allegedly faking her kidnapping to extort N15m from her younger brother. The woman reportedly claimed that she had been abducted and taken to the bush by some men, who demanded N15m ransom for her release. The police public relations officer of the command disclosed […]
Mark’s removal: Northern ADC chairmen kick, head for NJC
The Forum of 19 Northern State Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress has rejected the Federal High Court judgment that sacked the David Mark-led national leadership of the party, insisting that the ruling would be challenged at the Court of Appeal. The forum also announced plans to petition the National Judicial Council over what it […]
NERC okays N30bn to meter Band A customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved N30bn for the third phase of the Meter Acquisition Fund to accelerate the installation of electricity meters for unmetered Band A customers and expand coverage among Band B consumers. The regulator has also directed electricity distribution companies to complete all meter installations under the programme by 31 May, […]
Ogun student dies after falling off shuttle bus
A 200-level student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, whose identity could not be immediately ascertained, has died after reportedly falling off a moving campus shuttle bus. The Students’ Union Government disclosed this in a statement jointly signed by its President, Kehinde Bamgbose; General Secretary, Olajire Emmanuel; and Public Relations Officer, Olamide Salau, on […]
Okoye risks Eagles exile over repeated lateness
Okoye’s omission has brought renewed attention to his commitment to the national team, particularly after he arrived in Uyo on the morning of Nigeria’s opening qualifier against Madagascar in September, having been the last player to report to camp. The Super Eagles will face Tanzania in Uyo on Friday before travelling to Zanzibar for the […]
Tinubu launches N52,500 minimum pension for 173,209 retirees
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched a N52,500 monthly minimum pension guarantee for 173,209 eligible retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, ending a 22-year delay in implementing the provision of the Pension Reform Act. The President also inaugurated the Pension Industry Healthcare Plan for Retirees, known as PenCare, to provide free essential healthcare services to […]
