The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a significant change to its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), moving the exercise from its central offices to all 62 electoral wards. This strategic shift is intended to make voter registration more accessible to residents ahead of the February 2026 Area Council elections. At a sensitisation meeting with leaders of the disability community, INEC FCT Administrative…

‎ Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan delivered another world-class performance at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, clocking 12.29 seconds to claim silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final and secure Nigeria’s first medal of the tournament. ‎ ‎Despite a sluggish start out of the blocks, the world record holder showed her trademark resilience, surging back over the closing barriers and nearly snatching victory. Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji held her…

Nigerian celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, last Friday, at a lively venue in Victoria Island, Lagos, was at the center of a spectacular celebration of food, culture, and national pride, drawing fans, dignitaries, and fellow chefs who gathered to honor her achievements and culinary artistry. Partnering with Gino Nigeria, Hilda prepared a staggering 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) of jollof rice, turning the occasion into…

Odera Mbadiwe, elder brother of former Big Brother Naija housemates and popular duo, the Mbadiwe twins, has broken his silence following days of anxiety over his whereabouts. The hospitality entrepreneur, who was reported missing earlier in the week by his family, took to social media to reassure the public that he is safe and currently recuperating after a harrowing ordeal. In a heartfelt statement shared on his Instagram page, Odera…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has cautioned local government chairmen across the state to avoid financial mismanagement and wasteful spending that could undermine the financial autonomy recently granted to the councils. Speaking through his Deputy, Monisade Afuye, during an event held in Igogo Ekiti, Ero Local Council Development Area, on Monday, the governor said financial freedom at the grassroots was aimed at facilitating meaningful development through landmark and people-oriented…

Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to hear a motion filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking urgent transfer from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the National Hospital, Abuja, for medical treatment. The judge, sitting as a vacation judge, stated during Monday’s proceedings that his judicial fiat to sit during…

The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has struck out a suit challenging the conduct of the August 30 local government elections in the state and the roles played by President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation, and others in the process. The suit was filed by Williams Abayomi Stanley, a Port Harcourt-based lawyer, who contested the legality of the President’s appointment of a Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 48-year-old man, Emmanuel George, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Port Harcourt. According to the Command spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko in document shared to journalists on Monday, revealed that the incident occurred on 6 September at Mini Orlu, off Ada-George Road, where the victim had gone to purchase fried potatoes on the instruction of her aunt. The suspect, said to be a…

An Abuja Federal High Court judge, Justice Musa Liman, has returned the motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to the Chief Judge for reassignment. Kanu is seeking an urgent court order to be transferred to the Abuja National Hospital for a thorough medical examination due to his deteriorating health. READ ALSO: IPOB leader’s detention illegal, Lawyer demands Kanu’s release The decision was…

The Lagos State Government has launched the inaugural Eko Arts and Crafts Competition, an initiative designed to discover and nurture artistic talent among secondary and tertiary school students. The programme aims to celebrate the state’s cultural identity and foster a new generation of creative entrepreneurs. READ ALSO: Lagos health district IV trains workers on public service ethics Speaking at a press briefing the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Tourism,…

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to rise above tribal, religious, and political differences to foster love and unity for the development of the country. Obi made this appeal on Sunday during a visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Speaking during the visit, Obi congratulated the former Oyo State governor on…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike after two days, giving the Federal Government a two-week grace period to meet its demands. The association said it would reconvene on September 26 during its Annual General Meeting to decide on the next line of action, depending on the government’s response. NARD President, Dr Tope Osundara, confirmed the suspension on Sunday, stating that the decision was…