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Zainab Abioye The Independent National Electoral Commission has explained the absence of its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, from its headquarters in Abuja, saying he is absent on official duty. The commission also clarified that Amupitan has the authority to delegate his responsibilities to any National Commissioner during his absence. INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, provided …

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The Federal Government has announced plans to convene the National Youth Confab 2026 in October as part of efforts to provide young Nigerians with a platform to contribute to national development and policy discussions. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this on Thursday at a press conference announcing the National Youth Confab 2026 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. …

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Efforts to form a formidable opposition against incumbent President Bola Tinubu are still being discussed as opposition figures coordinate talks among leading politicians and groups to unite them under one banner. The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) is one such group, with one-time presidential advisor, Professor Pat Utomi, taking the lead in closed-door talks with presidential candidates from the main …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has temporarily withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS leaders’ summit in India, with the Presidency saying he has been advised by his medical team to rest and recover. The Presidency announced the development on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, without disclosing the nature or severity of the health problem affecting the 73-year-old president. …

APEC pays tribute to late Prince Eka, says energy sector has lost a gem – Core Reporter APEC pays tribute to the late Prince Eka and says the energy sector has lost a gem Goodness Ekpang Abuja (Core Reporters) – The power and power sector in Nigeria was thrown into mourning on Sunday, September 13, 2026, following the death of …

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted the application of the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, to serve court proceedings against President Bola Tinubu through the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the application while ruling on an ex parte motion filed by Atiku’s attorney, OT Omotayo-Ojo, seeking an order for the …

The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately implement measures to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices, including payment of reasonable wages to workers and sale of crude oil to local refineries in naira. The NLC, in a statement signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, on Wednesday, said petrol is now selling at about …