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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distributing sensitive election materials ahead of the Rivers South East Senatorial District by-election on Saturday, where over 858,000 registered voters are expected to cast their votes. The poll was called to fill the senatorial seat left vacant following the death of former MP, Barry Mpigi, who died in a London hospital in …

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned lawmakers against allowing foreign organizations to contribute financially to the Security Trust Fund proposed for the agency, arguing that such an arrangement could harm intelligence operations, weaken institutional independence and expose sensitive national security activities to outside influence. The position was made Thursday during a public hearing held by the House of …

The Oyo State House of Assembly has postponed any elaborate plans to celebrate its third anniversary due to growing security concerns in the state. The Assembly announced on Thursday that the deteriorating security situation in the Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso areas was the main reason for the cancellation of the celebrations. Lawmakers, rather than continuing with celebrations, chose to shift focus …

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), LT. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Tuesday, assured that the Nigerian Army will ensure that the January 28, 2002, Ikeja Cantonment bomb explosion does not happen in any of its contonments. Lagbaja, who gave the assurance while flagging off ‘Exercise Clean Sweep’ to clear remnants of the unexploded bombs at the cantonment, noted that the exercise …

The management of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two senior staff members and the President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) over alleged illegal collection of money from students. The affected officials are Olanrewaju Ogunjobi, Director of the Directorate of Educational Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Banji Rildwan Olaleye, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs and Support Services; and …

Post views: 56 Donald Ude History was made on June 15, 2026 in Ebonyi State when who’s who in Ebonyi State and indeed the South East came together for the grand endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for second term in office. As early as 7am, the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, the venue of the event, was …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has promised that any Nigerian who wishes to leave South Africa will be evacuated. The minister, according to his media aide, Dr Magnus Eze, gave the assurance while responding to a question on the fate of Nigerians in South Africa. Eze in a statement said that the minister noted that it was …

Actor Uzor Arukwe says the death of his colleague, Alex Ekubo humbled him and reminded him of certain truths. According to him, “Listening to stories from people who knew him better, I felt humbled. It reminded me that in the end, people will not only remember our talents or achievements. They will remember our kindness. They will remember how we …

US President Donald Trump has said the airstrike on a school in Iran that reportedly killed more than 160 children during the initial phase of “Operation Epic Fury” was unintentional, insisting the incident is under investigation. Trump made his first public remarks on the tragedy while addressing reporters on the sidelines of the G7 summit, where he came under renewed …

“We believe in the fact that the indispensable role of IAEA “This recognition is a good starting point,” said Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), refers to the text of the reported memorandum. “Now is the time for us to sit down with our American colleagues, Iranian colleagues and start formulating concrete steps that …