The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a mock accreditation exercise across Osun State’s three senatorial districts ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The exercise aims to assess the commission’s level of preparedness for the upcoming poll. INEC announced this on Sunday in a statement signed by the Head of Department, Voter Education,…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has revealed why the late President Muhammadu Buhari did not publicly back President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 All Progressives Congress primary. He cited religious and ethical concerns regarding Tinubu’s suitability as a successor. In an interview with Symfoni TV released on Saturday, Lawal disclosed…
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has opened applications for several job vacancies and invited qualified Nigerians to apply before the application deadline. The Mission announced the recruitment exercise in a statement shared on its official X account and website on Saturday. It encouraged interested candidates to visit its careers portal to view available positions and…
Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has renewed his call for dialogue with Boko Haram insurgents and armed bandits. He questioned why the Federal Government has not adopted the same approach used to resolve the Niger Delta militancy. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Gumi recalled how former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Yemi…
Some opposition political parties and civil society organisations have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. They expressed concern that millions of citizens could face exclusion from the 2027 general elections. However, INEC has insisted that the exercise ends today (Sunday), July 26, 2026. The commission…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has blamed political saboteurs for the damage to a section of the newly commissioned N8.52 billion Lameco Flyover in Osogbo. He has ordered immediate repairs and heightened security surveillance across the state. The 672-metre flyover officially opened on July 1, 2026. It forms part of a N100 billion multi-flyover infrastructure…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of resurrecting unfounded allegations against him. He claims this is to advance the political fortunes of Obasanjo’s “kinsman” ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku made the allegation while reacting to Obasanjo’s recent claim that he financed an impeachment plot against him during their time…
The World Bank has called on the private sector to increase investment in education, healthcare, and nutrition for internally displaced children. The bank warned that failure to support children affected by conflict could undermine Nigeria’s future human capital development. Nigeria has about 3.7 million internally displaced persons due to a decade-long insurgency, especially in the…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has likened himself to a political forerunner. He said he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress ahead of many of his colleagues who have since followed the same path. Eno spoke in an interview with TVC on Friday. He addressed criticism that trailed his…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the payment of June and July upkeep allowances to eligible student beneficiaries across the country. This development brings relief to thousands of students enrolled in the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. The disbursement marks the clearance of outstanding arrears for June and July 2026. Many beneficiaries had…
