CVR: INEC Reaffirms 18 as Minimum Voter Registration Age
Clarifies that citizens under 18 remain ineligible for voter registration Says voter registration is key to election integrity Physical registration begins August 25 across Yobe LGAs The Independent National Electoral…
Vandalism, Illegal Structures Fueling Grid Collapses – TCN
TCN blames rising vandalism and illegal buildings for frequent national grid failures. Transmission towers and lines vandalised over 30% more in five years. Residents urged to safeguard power facilities and…
Nigerian Govt Shuts Down Over 13 Million Social Media Accounts for Offensive Content
Government reports removal of 13,597,057 accounts across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Over 58 million offensive contents taken down, with 754,629 complaints recorded. Regulators commend Google, Microsoft, TikTok for compliance…
Rivers LG elections: Wike loyalists dominate as RSIEC clears 16 parties
RSIEC approves 16 political parties for August 30 local government elections APC fields 20 chairmanship candidates; PDP fields only three Civil society urged to collaborate for credible polls ahead of…
ASUU rejects federal government loan scheme, vows nationwide protests
ASUU refuses to act as guarantor for government’s new tertiary staff loan programme Union cites unresolved systemic issues in universities as reason for nationwide protests Federal government’s welfare-driven loan scheme…
Wike alleges Babachir turned against Tinubu after VP slot snub
Former SGF Babachir Lawal reportedly became critical of Tinubu after being sidelined for vice-president Wike says attacks stem from personal grievances, not genuine governance concerns Minister urges Nigerians to engage…
NCAA summons Ibom Air crew, passenger over airport incident
NCAA invites cabin crew member Juliana Edward and passenger Comfort Emmanson for investigation. Director of Public Affairs Michael Achimugu confirms both parties will appear before the authority. Senate Aviation Committee…
NCAA Orders Passengers to Switch Off Phones During Take-Off, Landing
Nigeria’s aviation regulator unifies rules on phone and electronic device use. Decision followed emergency meeting with stakeholders on passenger safety. Focus remains on curbing unruly behaviour and enforcing strict flight…
NAPTIP Rescues 25 Women From Trafficking Syndicate in Abuja
Victims, aged 17–43, intercepted in Wuse II ahead of forced labour abroad Traffickers linked to a “popular travel agency,” manhunt launched Operation part of intensified surveillance and intelligence monitoring in…
Delta 2023: If Not Gbagi, Who Else Does The Cap Fit?
By Ogheneakpobo I.E As the battle to settle for the successor of Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa rages on, there is a burning desire amongst Deltans to opt for a trustworthy…
