How empty polling units define Nigeria’s democracy
By Chidinma Eferebo On the morning of February 21, 2026, officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Polling Unit 115 in Garki, Abuja, arrived early, organised their materials, and waited. By midday, fewer than five voters had appeared. This polling unit was not located in a remote village but […]
EFCC hands over recovered funds to foreign victims of fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, handed over a total sum of Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Five dollars and ₦62,790,000 to foreign victims of fraud from the U.S. and South Africa. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, […]
App-based drivers on Bolt platform lament poor working conditions
App-based drivers in Lagos State have lamented what they describe as poor working conditions and unsustainable fares on the Bolt ride-hailing platform. The drivers, under the umbrella of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), said rising fuel prices, high vehicle maintenance costs and increasing operational expenses had made earning a decent […]
18-year-old boy stabbed to death by friend in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested one Johnson Daniel for allegedly stabbing an 18-year-old boy, Ariyo Amos Timilehin, to death in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Akure. According to Jimoh, preliminary investigation indicates that […]
FG urges women to drive economic growth
The Federal Government has urged women to take advantage of trade and entrepreneurship opportunities to strengthen Nigeria’s economy. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment disclosed this while marking the International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the IWD is celebrated […]
Lagos to ban children from streets during school hours
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced plans to issue an executive order to prohibit school-age children from roaming the streets during school hours, and launch a 25 million dollars outcomes-based education fund. He disclosed this while speaking at the launch of the Lagos Education Access Fund (LEAF) and inauguration of the Lagos […]
Alia condemns Apa killings, assures Benue communities of improved security
Gov. Hyacinth Alia has condemned the senseless and tragic terrorists’ attack on Akpete and Asaba communities in Ojantele Ward of Apa Local Government Area. Alia’s condemnation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Tersoo Kula, on Saturday in Makurdi. The governor expressed deep sorrow over the report that the […]
Another ex-Super Eagles player, Nwosu passes on
Former Super Eagles midfield maestro, Henry Nwosu, has been confirmed dead at the age of 62 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, after a protracted illness. The news of Nwosu’s death was contained in a message by one of his close associates and former national teammate, Olusegun Odegbami. Odegbami, who had been in close contact […]
Benue youths protest killings, seek federal govt’s intervention
Youths from Agatu West in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue on Friday staged a peaceful protest over alleged persistent attacks on their communities. They called on the federal, state and local government to urgently deploy security personnel to the area to contain this critical situation. The protesters also alleged that farmers and residents […]
Govt lauds UNDP, seeks closer collaboration for development
The Federal Government has lauded the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its years of support through developmental programmes, affirming that government will continue to leverage on UNDP’s support and expertise to accelerate her various reform programmes. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila gave the commendation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja […]
