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By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official timetable and schedule of activities for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, detailing key dates for voting, party primaries, campaigns, and voter registration. The announcement comes amid concerns over the delayed passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before…

There was tension at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday following an alleged attempt by security operatives to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, upon his arrival from Cairo, Egypt. The development was first disclosed by his Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, in a series of social…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council, marking a major development in the ongoing political crisis in the oil-rich state. The dissolution was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi. According to the statement, all Commissioners…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has condemned a deadly attack by suspected illegal miners on a joint security patrol team in Zuzungi, Kataeregi, Niger State. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday during a routine operation aimed at curbing illegal mining and preventing the smuggling of solid…

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced four persons to death by hanging for their roles in the killing of the former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East Police Division, Superintendent of Police Bako Amgbashim. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Sika Aprioku found Robinson…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, with major allocations earmarked for operations, technology and capital expenditure. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal on Thursday before the joint committee of the iSenate and House of…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate accused of targeting and luring young women through hook-up arrangements to hotel rooms in Port Harcourt. The suspects, identified as 27-year-old Albert Koko-ete Hanson, a married man, and 18-year-old Wisdom Okon, both…

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has threatened legal action against individuals spreading what he described as false and damaging rumours linking him to the alleged marital crisis between actress BamBam and her husband, Teddy A. Arukwe addressed the controversy in a statement shared on social media, revealing that a particular account…

Troops of the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued eight of the 10 persons abducted by suspected terrorists during a wedding ceremony in Dabawa, Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. A credible source at the Army Headquarters confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday,…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspects over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and involvement in illicit drug activities in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were identified as Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, 39; Abdullahi Shaibu, 26; and Obah Chima, 18. One of the…