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target=_blank>Polls: Benin Republic electoral commission seeks INEC support
The President (Chairman) of the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie (CENA) of the Republic of Benin, Dr. Sacca Lafia, has called for collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the success of the 2026 general elections in the neighbouring francophone country. He made the call on Monday when he led a 12-man delegation
target=_blank>621 suspects operating in forests, national parks arrested
No fewer than 621 criminals using some forests and national parks in some parts of the country as their hideouts to perpetrate heinous crimes have been arrested, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has disclosed. The office said the parks like Kamuku, Chad Basin and Kainji Lake had faced violent incursions, threatening park
target=_blank>Governors aware of roadblocks we mount –Police
The Police High Command says state governors are aware of the roadblocks mounted by its personnel either on major highways or some intercity roads in their respective locations. It also said that Nigerians abroad are trooping into the country to enjoy Christmas in their respective communities sequel to improved security situation in every nook and
target=_blank>3 killed as worshippers clash in Taraba
Police in Taraba State have confirmed that killing of three persons in a clash between worshippers of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) and the Global Methodist Church (GMC) in the state. The police spokesperson, SP Usman Abdullahi, said the clash occurred at Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of the state between members of the
target=_blank>Military orders probe into Okuama leaders’ death in custody
The military high command has ordered a thorough investigation into the death of two Okuama community leaders, Pa James Oghoroko and Dennis Okugbaye, reportedly in army’s custody. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, who ordered the probe on Monday, expressed dissatisfaction about development, adding they would get to the root of the matter
target=_blank>Counter-insurgency: Army to begin rotation of frontline troops in 2025
Authorities of the Nigerian Army says it will commence the “systematic rotations” of frontline troops and introduce fresh forces into all the theatres of operations in the fight against crimes and criminalities across the country. It said the development would begin by January 2025 in order to address issues of fatigue among the troops, adding
target=_blank>Jigawa Gov’t lauds bill to promote e-governance
The Jigawa State Government has commended the federal government for promoting e-governance and digital economy to fight corruption, insecurity, among others. The Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on ICT, Dr. Habibu Aminu Kani, made the commendation during the stakeholders engagement on national digital economy bill held in Dutse. Kani said already Jigawa State had
target=_blank>Sokoto introduces e-ticketing for mass transit vehicles
The Sokoto State Government has introduced an e-ticketing system for all its mass transit vehicles. This was announced during a brief demonstration to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on how the e-ticketing system works and how a passenger could obtain ticket without any stress. The governor said the initiative was part of several other measures introduced by
target=_blank>Tinubu’s disqualification: Supreme Court fines ex-presidential candidate N5m
The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit by a presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Ambrose Owuru, seeking to disqualify President Bola Tinubu for alleged conviction in drug trafficking in the United States. In the judgement delivered on Monday by Justice Unai Musa Aba-Aji, the Supreme Court also fined Owuru N5 million for bringing a
target=_blank>Tinubu Approves free Train Ride for Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved free train rides across the country from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025. The move is part of measures put together by the federal government to ease transportation costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed
target=_blank>CAF Awards 2024: Super Falcons win National Team of the Year
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have won the National Team of the Year at 2024 CAF Awards. The nine-time African champions beat the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco and Banyana Banyana of South Africa to the award. President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, picked up the award on behalf of the team. The Super Falcons
CAF Awards 2024: Super Falcons win National Team of the Year
target=_blank>‘I don’t go to night clubs’ – Pastor Tobi Adegboyega
Flamboyant Nigerian pastor based in the United Kingdom, UK, Tobi Adegboyega, on Monday denied attending night clubs. Adegboyega said he only goes to restaurants with some of his friends from Nigeria and around the world. Featuring on Channels TV’s Politics Today, the founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, SPAC Nation, said: “I have never been
‘I don’t go to night clubs’ – Pastor Tobi Adegboyega
target=_blank>Shugaba Tinubu ya dage gabatar da kasafin kudi zuwa Laraba
Shugaban Ƙasa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ya dage gabatar da kasafin kuɗin shekarar 2025 ga Majalisar Tarayya zuwa ranar Laraba, 18 ga Disamba, 2024. Wannan na faruwa ne bayan taron majalisar zartaswa ta tarayya, kamar yadda Ministan Yaɗa Labarai da Wayar da Kan al’umma, Mohammed Idris, ya tabbatar. A cewarsa, “An ɗage gabatar da kasafin kuɗin
Shugaba Tinubu ya dage gabatar da kasafin kudi zuwa Laraba
target=_blank>‘It sounds like science fiction’ – Al-Hilal on signing Cristiano Ronaldo
Al-Hilal’s CEO, Esteve Caldaza, has reacted to claims that the Saudi club could sign Cristiano Ronaldo for a showdown with Lionel Messi in the summer. Al-Hilal, the reigning Saudi Pro League champions, are set to participate in the inaugural edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the summer of 2025. The Pro League
‘It sounds like science fiction’ – Al-Hilal on signing Cristiano Ronaldo
target=_blank>Overhaul INEC before 2027 elections –PLAC urges Tinubu
The Policy and Legal Advocacy Center, PLAC, had called on President Bola Tinubu to overhaul the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, before the 2027 general elections. PLAC, a member of the Steering Committee of a coalition of 70 civil society organizations, CSOs, working in support of credible and transparent elections in Nigeria, said its recent
Overhaul INEC before 2027 elections –PLAC urges Tinubu
target=_blank>2025 Appropriation Bill: Ogun Assembly seeks accountability, value for government resources
The Ogun State House of Assembly said the 2025 budget defence by Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, of government will provide an opportunity for thorough evaluation, transparency and accountability in the allocation and utilisation of public funds to create value for government’s resources. The Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Musefiu Lamidi, stated this
2025 Appropriation Bill: Ogun Assembly seeks accountability, value for government resources
target=_blank>Majalisar zartarwa za ta tafi hutun karshen shekara
Majalisar zartarwar Najeriya ta bayyana tafiya hutu daga ranar 18 ga watan Disamba, 2024 zuwa 6 Janairu , 2025. Shugaban kasa, Bol Tinubu ne ke jagorantar majalisar da ta kunshi mataimakinsa da sauran Ministoci. Sanarwar ta fito ne bayan wani taro da aka gudanar a yau Litinin a fadar shugaban kasa da ke Abuja, an
Majalisar zartarwa za ta tafi hutun karshen shekara
target=_blank>Ortom reacts to criticisms of Gov Alia’s Benue State Civil Protection Guards
The former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has reacted to criticisms of the launch of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, BSCPG, also known as “Anyam Nyor,” by Governor Hyacinth Alia. The new outfit, inaugurated on Saturday, is meant to collaborate with other security agencies to end violent crimes across the state. A statement
Ortom reacts to criticisms of Gov Alia’s Benue State Civil Protection Guards
target=_blank>Port Harcourt Refinery’s restart crucial to Nigeria’s energy sufficiency – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, said the restart of the 60,000 barrels per day Port Harcourt refinery marked a turning point in Nigeria’s quest to attain energy security. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, stated this on Monday in Abuja at the company’s energy relations stakeholders engagement. Soneye pointed out
Port Harcourt Refinery’s restart crucial to Nigeria’s energy sufficiency – NNPC
target=_blank>2027: OBJ, Gowon, IBB, GEJ, Buhari should form party to challenge Tinubu – Lukman
A former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Salihu Lukman has called on former President Olusegun Obasanjo to rally some former leaders of the country to unite the opposition in forming a new political party to challenge President Bola Tinubu and APC ahead of the 2027 general election. Lukman was
2027: OBJ, Gowon, IBB, GEJ, Buhari should form party to challenge Tinubu – Lukman
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