Village Leaders on Notice GOVERNOR Umo Eno has issued a stern warning to village heads in Akwa Ibom State, stating they will be held accountable for any destruction of government property within their domains. Speaking to newsmen at Government House, Uyo, the governor underscored the potential consequences, saying certificates of recognition for village heads would […]
Bandits Impose ₦100 Million “Preaching Tax” on Kebbi Community RESIDENTS of Utouno village in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State are gripped by anxiety after suspected bandits allegedly demanded a ₦100 million levy from local Islamic preachers before permitting them to continue religious activities in the community. The threat follows a deadly attack attributed […]
INEC to Align 2027 Elections with New Law THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed it will release a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections following the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, Mr. Adedayo Oketola, disclosed this in an […]
Delta Govt Lauds OMO Foundation’s Investment in Education THE Delta State Government has commended the Oritsegbegbemi Maurice Ojo-Ede (OMO) Foundation for expanding access to education through scholarships and tuition grants awarded to outstanding and indigent students across the state. The commendation came during the OMO Foundation Scholarship and Tuition Grant Presentation Ceremony held on 22 […]
Call for Urgent Legislative Action TO mark World Pangolin Day, conservation group Wild Africa has called on the Nigerian government to urgently strengthen legal protections for pangolins, described as the world’s most trafficked mammals. In a statement issued by its West Africa spokesperson, Dr. Mark Ofua, the organisation warned that despite existing national and international […]
A Reform That Sparked a Firestorm WHEN the National Assembly amended Nigeria’s Electoral Act to make electronic transmission of results discretionary rather than mandatory, it triggered more than a legislative adjustment — it ignited a political storm. What lawmakers describe as a pragmatic response to infrastructural realities has been framed by critics as a calculated […]
Parties Seek Realignment of 2027 Election Schedule LEADERS of political parties have intensified calls for a new timetable for the 2027 general elections, arguing that recent amendments to the electoral law make a review unavoidable. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier fixed 20 February 2027 for the presidential and National Assembly elections, with […]
INEC Raises Alarm Over Fake Recruitment Portal THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Nigerians against a fraudulent recruitment website circulating online, describing it as fake, misleading and unauthorised. In a notice posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) platform on Saturday, the Commission distanced itself from a link being widely shared under the […]
#FCTDecides2026: Chairmanship Results Across FCT Area Councils (LIVE) VOTERS across the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory cast their ballots on Saturday in what observers described as a closely watched grassroots contest. Elections were conducted in Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kwali, Kuje and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). In total, 637 candidates from […]
THE University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL), on Saturday held its maiden convocation ceremony, graduating its first set of students four years after its establishment. A total of 30 students finished with First-Class honours. Delta State Governor and Visitor to the University, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, marked the historic event with major policy pronouncements and rewards […]