The All Progressives Congress APC has won the by-election in the Ahoada East and Khana State Constituencies conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Saturday in Rivers State. For Ahoada East State Constituency ll, INEC announced that Ukalikpe Napoleon emerged as the winner of the poll after collation […]
FCT Polls :Sen Kingibe Urges Minister To Halt Movement Restrictions
By Ken Chiwendu The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Ireti Kingibe, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to review and suspend the movement restriction imposed ahead of the FCT Local Government elections. In preparation of the elections, the Minister declared Friday […]
Rivers: Police Restrict Movement Ahead of Saturday’s By-election.
The Police Command in Rivers State has announced a restriction of movement in tomorrow’s by-election in Ahoada East end Khana House of Assembly constituencies in the state. A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe – Koko said movements are restricted from 12 noon Saturday to 6pm […]
NCDC Confirms 70 deaths,318 Lassa Fever Cases Across Nigeria
By John Obi The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 318 cases of Lassa fever and 70 deaths across the country since the beginning of 2026. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the agency,Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a press briefing on Friday. According […]
Lakurawa terrorists Kill 33 people in Kebbi communities
The Kebbi State Police Command says at least 33 people were killed when insurgents popularly called Lakurawa militants invaded some communities in an attempt to rustle cattle but met resistance from residents. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Command’s Spokesman,SP Bashir Usman, disclosed that sustained area patrols were ongoing […]
Gunmen kill Ondo Traditional Ruler
The traditional head of Agamọ community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Kehinde Falodun has died following an attack by gunmen in his palace Current matters gathered that the gunmen stormed his palace and abducted him . His body was later found a few metres away with […]
Nigeria’s Amended Electoral Act: Tinubu Explains Reasons For Signing it
By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has explained reasons for his decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, saying the credibility of elections depends more on proper management and human oversight than on real-time electronic transmission of results. He spoke shortly after signing the amendment at the […]
Gabon Suspends Social Media Platforms Indefinitely.
The Government of the Republic of Gabon Tuesday announced the suspension of Social media platforms in the country until further notice, A statement by the spokesperson for the High Authority for Communication said “defamatory, hateful and insulting content” circulating online is stoking conflict within society. He added that the “spread […]
FCT Poll: Bwari PDP Chairmanship Candidate Withdraws For APC
By Barth Ikiebe Less than 48 hours before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has withdrawn from the race in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joshua Ishaku Musa. Adamu announced his decision […]
Tinubu signs Electoral Act 2026 into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law. The new law follows the recent passage of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, by the National Assembly. The Senate had earlier amended clause 28 of the bill, reducing the notice period for general elections from 360 […]