CVR: ‘We are positioned to serve Nigeria better’ – INEC
The new technology introduced into the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) has positioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to better deliver on its mandate. INEC […]
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New defence spokesperson assumes office, urges media support
The newly appointed Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, on Friday, assumed office with a call to the media to support the military to achieve […]
FG engages stakeholders, pensioners to brainstorm over challenges
The Federal Government has engaged stakeholders and retirees from the civil service in a town hall meeting to brainstorm on lasting solutions to pension challenges. […]
Ensure effective operations of the Peace Commission – Centre urges Gov. Fintiri
The Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University Yola, has urged Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri to ensure effective implementation of the Commission for Peace […]
Fayemi constitutes governing board for People Living With Disabilities
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has approved the appointment of a four-man governing board for Ekiti State Agency for Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs). […]
NOUN appoints 3rd Deputy VC for technology, innovation
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Prof. Monioluwa Olaniyi as the third Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Institution, following the approval of the […]
End poverty, Okowa urges political appointees
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged political appointees to be repository of ideas that will end poverty and social vices in the country. The […]
Buhari arrives in London for Educ. Summit, holds talks with Boris Johnson
President Muhammadu Buhari is now in London, the United Kingdom (UK), where he will participate in the Global Education Summit on Financing Global Partnership for […]
Lagos LG poll: Why we’re not voting — Residents
Some residents of Jakande Estate, Oke-Afa Ward, on Saturday said their apathy toward voting in the ongoing council polls in Lagos State was borne out […]
NYSC appoints new coordinator for Nasarawa state
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appointed Mr Abdullahi Jikamshi as the new NYSC coordinator in Nasarawa State. This is contained in a statement signed […]
Cabinet: Obaseki receives screening committee’s report on 818 nominees
Edo Gov. Godwin Obaseki has received names of potential political appointees that will make his cabinet from the 15-man screening committee he inaugurated for the […]
NEITI: FG inaugurates new board – See full list of members
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has inaugurated board members for the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). While inaugurating the board […]
PDP congratulates ex-president Jonathan on appointment as ISCP-Africa Chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on his appointment as Chairman, International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP)-Africa. The party’s congratulatory […]
FG inaugurates NEITI’s governing board
The Federal Government has inaugurated the governing board of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) to enhance the smooth running of its administration. Mr Boss […]
COAS commends traditional rulers’ roles in national unity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. – Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has commended traditional rulers in the country for their fatherly roles in matters affecting national […]
Electoral Hub hails Senate’s rejection of Lauretta Onochie
The Electoral Hub, an organ of the Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD), has commended the Senate Committee on INEC for rejecting […]
Lauretta Onochie As Metaphor, By Azu Ishiekwene
The refusal of the Senate to confirm Lauretta Onochie, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominee as national commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is a […]
Federal Colleges of Education Act Amendment Bill: Stakeholders canvass award of degrees, others
By Haruna SalamiStakeholders at a public hearing on “a Bill for an Act to repeal the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 1986 and re-enact Federal […]
Reps to investigate Nigeria Navy supplementary recruitment
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the supplementary recruitment of 44 candidates by the Nigerian Navy, for allegedly violating the principle of Federal […]
542,576 Nigerians complete online pre-registration in 2 weeks — Yakubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says a total of 542, 576 Nigerians had completed their online pre-registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) […]
Governor’s defection: 10 Zamfara APC LG Chairmen challenge dissolution in court
A group of 10 All Progressives Congress (APC) local government chairmen in Zamfara State, have filed a case before the Federal High Court, Gusau, challenging […]
Senate confirms five nominees as INEC Commissioners, rejects Lauretta Onochie, steps down one
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of five nominees as Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission. This was just as […]
Federal character knocks off Onochie, as Senate confirms 5 INEC Commissioners
The Senate has declined the confirmation of Ms Lauretta Onochie for appointment as National Commissioner representing Delta State, at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). […]
Ohaneze urges Igbo youths to participate in ongoing CVR
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) has called on all eligible youths within the South East and beyond to participate actively in the ongoing Continuous […]
PDP appoints Caretaker Committee for Zamfara
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has approved the appointment of a Caretaker Committee, to pilot the affairs of the […]