NCPC boss hails FG’s practical measures to contain COVID 19
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Sequel to the Federal Government’ decision to make vaccination mandatory for all civil servants with effect from 1st December, the Executive Secretary […]
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History of Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria can become great again- Pam
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam has expressed hope the history of Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria can be […]
Notes from League of Nigerian Columnists’ Lecture, By SK Usman
Yesterday, Tuesday 12th October 2021, I had the distinct honour of being the Lead Speaker at a public lecture and presentation of an awards ceremony […]
CVR: Over 62,000 involved in double registration in Anambra – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 62,698 persons in Anambra are involved in double or multiple registrations in the first phase of the […]
No dispute over boundary between Katsina and 3 other states – NBC
The National Boundary Commission says its efforts have resulted in establishing single border lines between Katsina/Jigawa, Katsina/Kano and Katsina/Kaduna States. Its Director-General, Mr. Adamu Adaji, […]
How Yakubu’s INEC broke a 25-year jinx at the Commission
..And why it is reason enough to legalize electronic transmission of election results By Dan’asabe Gana In the last three months or so the Independent […]
NASS pledges to back NRC to achieve seamless operations
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Transportation has pledged to support the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) with available legislative frameworks to achieve seamless transportation on […]
2023: APC UK Chairman, Dr Phillip Idaewor joins Presidential race
Dr Philip Idaewor, Chairman, Forum of APC Diaspora Chairmen has declared to run for Nigeria’s presidency in 2023. Idaewor, a medical doctor and chairman of […]
Plateau government wins case against Company over Lalong Legacy Project
A Plateau state High Court, sitting in Jos, on Friday struck out a suit instituted by Bleneson Services Limited against the Plateau State Government and […]
Electoral Forum will deepen understanding of democratic process – Olukoshi
By Chimezie Godfrey The Electoral Forum recently launched by ‘The Electoral Hub’ will deepen understanding of the electoral process in Nigeria. The Chairman of the […]
VAT: Wike, FG and Authority Stealing
By Azu Ishiekwene The guns of Nigeria’s three-year civil war were silenced 51 years ago, but in the battle for a truly federal state, the […]
INEC to address BVAS challenges – Yakubu
INEC says it will address challenges experienced with its new technology, Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), at the Isoko South 1 State Constituency bye-election in […]
Jos Crises: Gwadabe, Makama,Tilley-Gyado, Nakande, others task govt on peace
By Chimezie Godfrey A group, Make Jos Great Again Forum (MJGA) has called on the government to redouble efforts to prevent and forestall future ethnic […]
Diri applauds INEC’s test run of BVAS in Delta election
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa, on Sunday, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful introduction and deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation […]
Anambra Election: INEC to introduce Bimodal Voter Accreditation System – Prof Yakubu
By Chimezie Godfrey The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will introduce a new technology called the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for […]
Again, INEC expresses displeasure over conflicting court orders
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again expressed displeasure over litigations, particularly the conflicting orders emanating from courts of coordinate jurisdiction. INEC National Chairman, […]
BREAKING: INEC redeploys 5 RECS, 4 Directors
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has redeployed five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). This was disclosed in a statement signed by Festus Okoye Esq, National […]
INEC Chairman Inaugurates The Electoral Forum
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday inaugurated The Electoral Forum, a civil society led initiative […]
My wife wants to divorce me over N300 green beans – Trader tells court
A trader, Jamilu Yakubu, on Tuesday told a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, that his wife approached the court seeking divorce because […]
FAAN deploys 15 more screening machines at GAT, MMIA
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says additional 15 security screening machines have been procured for immediate deployment to the General Aviation Terminal and […]
I-G presents N4.7m to families of 7 deceased policemen
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba on Monday presented cheques worth N4.75million to seven families of deceased policemen.Presenting the cheques, Baba, represented by the […]
CVR: INEC receives 2.4m applications, as online registration hits 1.9m
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has so far received 2, 449, 648 applications since the start of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) on June […]
Pilgrimage: NCPC boss urges ceaseless prayer for Nigeria
Rev. Yakubu Pam, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), has charged Christians on pilgrimage to Jordan not to relent in prayers for Nigeria. According […]
Kwara Gov. mourns Ahmed Joda
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, has described the death of Alhaji Ahmed Joda as the “end of a great era”. AbdulRazaq, in a statement made […]
Fintiri mourns Ahmed Joda
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has described the passage of the late Ahmed Joda, as a great shock and loss. Joda died on Friday after […]