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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distributing sensitive materials to Edo’s 18 local government areas ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The distribution process began at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in Benin on Thursday. The materials were reviewed by representatives of various political parties, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), and representatives of security …

The Kwara government has sealed 14 buildings over environmental concerns, as announced by the state Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa-Buge, on Thursday. Speaking to journalists in Ilorin, Musa-Buge explained that the action was taken in response to the dirty environment surrounding the buildings, which he believed could pose a danger to the public. “This is necessary to reaffirm the …

The Canadian government on Thursday announced plans to cut international student admissions by 10% by 2025, capping study permits at 437,000, down from this year’s target of 485,000. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen the temporary housing program and address the country’s changing landscape, according to Immigration Minister Marc Miller. “The reality is that not everyone …

PoliticsObaseki’s desperate attempt to buy votes with blood money must be rejected by Edo citizens Obaseki’s Desperate Attempt to Buy Votes with Black Money Must Be Rejected by Edo State PeoplePress Release:We have been told that Governor Godwin Obaseki, in a desperate attempt to cling to power and impose his puppet, Asue Ighodalo, on the people of Edo State, has …

In a bid to bridge the 2024 budget deficit, the federal government is targeting N150 billion from the bond market by September 2024. The auction by the Debt Management Office (DMO) is scheduled for September 23, 2024 and will be settled on September 25, 2024 and is one of the smallest bond offerings in 2024 as it is about 21% …

Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied allegations linking him to a fresh attempt to overthrow the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. The denial follows a viral social media report claiming, “Ganduje is leading a new plot to overthrow Emir Mohammad Sanusi.” Ganduje, who was serving as governor when Sanusi was removed …

Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has demanded the eradication of all forms of sexual harassment against women in the Nigerian film industry dubbed Nollywood. The actor, who spoke at the Women in Film and TV Conference on Wednesday in Lagos, also challenged negative stereotypes in the film industry. According to Joke who is the President of the Women in Film …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate redeployment of Commissioners of Police in Rivers, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to enhance the effectiveness of the Police. In the reshuffle, CP Olatunji Disu of Rivers Command will take over as the new CP for FCT, while CP Abaniwonda Olufemi will take over command in Rivers. …

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Wednesday, vehemently denied allegations made by the Nigerian Army that its members kidnapped and attacked a soldier sent to spy on Biafran movements in the Southeast. IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful dismissed the claims as “propaganda” and a “self-initiated crime” by the Nigerian Army leadership. Powerful stressed that IPOB has never forced, and will …

Dengan adanya kemerosotan ekonomi baru-baru ini dan kenaikan harga input pertanian dan layanan tenaga kerja di seluruh Nigeria, ALIYU ADAM laporan tentang bagaimana para petani di Negara Bagian Kwara bertahan menghadapi berkurangnya curah hujan yang menyebabkan kerugian bagi mereka, ditambah dengan faktor-faktor lain — kelaparan dan inflasi yang melonjak pada harga bahan makanan.     Dengan hasil sekitar N9 juta …