Election: INEC Moves to Approve Voting Without Permanent Voter Cards

In a move toward modernizing Nigeria’s electoral system, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is exploring the possibility of allowing citizens to vote in the 2027 general elections without presenting…

Abandoned buildings | FCTA reminds land owners of its 2-year ultimatum

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a firm reminder to landowners in Abuja: develop your allocated land within two years or face revocation. Mr. Obinna Nkwocha, Acting Director…

Breaking | EU Commission fines Apple, Meta €700m for violation

The European Commission has imposed a total of €700 million in fines on tech giants Apple and Meta for breaching the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) — marking the…

Alleged N5.2m extortion | NSCDC CG orders detention of erring officers

Abuja, April 23,2025(NAN) Dr Ahmed Audi, the Commandant-General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered the immediate detention of officers accused in the alleged N5.2…

NEWS | Kaduna Govt. inaugurates steering committee on malaria chemoprevention, azithromycin Administration

The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday inaugurated the state Steering Committee for Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) and Azithromycin Mass Administration (AZM). The committee was inaugurated in Kaduna by the state…

News | Japan starts 3rd rice reserve auction to stabilise prices

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries on Wednesday launched its third auction of government stockpiled rice, aiming to ease the continued surge in rice prices across the country. According…

Insecurity | Ondo LG boss suspends scavenging activities indefinitely

The Okitipupa Local Government Council in Ondo State has announced an indefinite suspension of all scavenging and scrap metal operations within its jurisdiction, citing escalating security concerns. Council Chairman, Mr.…

Weather | NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, thunderstorms from Wednesday

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting a mix of sunshine and thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Wednesday to Friday. In its three-day weather…