5 h. ago INEC To Present Certificates Of Return To Election Winners, Reschedules Zamfara’s Inconclusive Poll To Thursday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will present certificates of return to winners of last Saturday’s by-elections and re-run polls across 12 States of the Federation. While the presentation for the National Assembly members-elect will take place at the INEC national headquarters in Abuja, the one for state lawmakers-elect will take […]

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7 h. ago INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly

To issue certificate of return to winners From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Thursday, August 21, for the rerun of the inconclusive by-election held in Kaura Namoda South State Constituency of Zamfara State. The commission also disclosed that it has declared Ngene Bright Emeka of the Labour Party (LP) […] The post INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi picks APC form, says she can’t be intimidated

Tribune Online Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi picks APC form, says she can’t be intimidated “Even during Ayodele Fayose’s time, I was arrested and imprisoned for one week because I criticised him. I had the same experience under Kayode Fayemi. I have never kept quiet when leaders fail.” Ekiti 2025: Olawunmi picks APC form, says she can’t be intimidated Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non

Tribune Online Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non-declaration A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a businessman, Duru Ikechukwu Damian, to three months in prison for failing to declare $49,000 to the Nigerian Customs Service.  Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non-declaration Tribune Online

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12 h. ago NCC takes consumer awareness to NYSC orientation camps in Nasarawa, Niger

By Chinenye Anuforo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken its consumer protection campaign directly to young Nigerians, sensitising National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members on smart data usage, consumer rights, and their role in shaping Nigeria’s digital future. Officials of the Commission, led by its Consumer Affairs Bureau, were at the Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent […] The post NCC takes consumer awareness to NYSC orientation camps in Nasarawa, Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community

Daredevil bandits have killed 13 people and injured several others in Unguwan Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning as residents were engaged in Fajr prayers at a public mosque. Witnesses reported that the armed assailants fired multiple shots inside the mosque, […] The post Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago “INEC Can’t Guarantee Free, Fair Election Under Tinubu” – Galadima

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has expressed doubt over the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He questioned whether the electoral body can deliver a free and fair election in the current political climate. According to him, this challenge is even more pronounced under the administration of […] The post “INEC Can’t Guarantee Free, Fair Election Under Tinubu” – Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago IOM, Nigerian military vow stronger partnership in tackling insecurity, displacement

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen collaboration in addressing read more IOM, Nigerian military vow stronger partnership in tackling insecurity, displacement

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16 h. ago One In Four Nigerian Men Fail Paternity Tests, Smart DNA Nigeria Report Reveals

Nigeria’s leading DNA testing centre, Smart DNA Nigeria, has disclosed that one in every four men who undergo paternity testing is not the biological father of the child in question. The revelation underscores a persistent paternity crisis and highlights deepening trust issues within Nigerian families. In its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, covering July 2024 […] The post One In Four Nigerian Men Fail Paternity Tests, Smart DNA Nigeria Report Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Poor GCE Result Of Anambra APC Governorship Candidate Emerges As Critics Question Competence

A purported 1986 General Certificate of Education (GCE) result belonging to Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, has emerged online. The revelation has raised questions about his academic competence and suitability for leadership. The document, reportedly from Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, indicates that Ukachukwu failed English Language, Mathematics, […] The post Poor GCE Result Of Anambra APC Governorship Candidate Emerges As Critics Question Competence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago JAMB tackles ‘abnormal’ malpractices as fraud cases reach 6,458

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has drawn a line in the sand. For years, exam malpractice in Nigeria read more JAMB tackles ‘abnormal’ malpractices as fraud cases reach 6,458

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19 h. ago Macron Calls For Sanctions Against Russia If Diplomacy Fails

Trump invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House three days after the US president welcomed Putin for talks in Alaska. The post Macron Calls For Sanctions Against Russia If Diplomacy Fails appeared first on Channels Television.

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26 h. ago AS CONTINUOUS VOTER REGISTRATION BEGINS: 69,376 Register On First Day

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reasserted its dominance on the country’s political turf as it won an overwhelming majority of the seats at the legislative by-elections and re-run polls held on Saturday across 12 states of the Federation. LEADERSHIP reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted by-elections and re-run polls to […]

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29 h. ago Kano govt inaugurates committee to tackle out of school children problem

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Government has inaugurated an 18-member committee to address the crisis of Out-of-School children in the state. Daily Sun reports that since the inception of the administration several interventions have been made by government, development partners and other civil society organizations to curtail the problem. Inaugurating the committee on Monday, […] The post Kano govt inaugurates committee to tackle out of school children problem appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago INEC records 69,376 registrants hours after Obi’s viral post

Tribune Online INEC records 69,376 registrants hours after Obi’s viral post This significant turnout coincided with a viral social media post by Peter Obi, a prominent Nigerian political figure, which appears to INEC records 69,376 registrants hours after Obi’s viral post Tribune Online

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33 h. ago INEC CVR: Adeleke Calls For Mass Participation Ahead Of 2026 Election

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to take part in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise. The Governor, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, in Osogbo, described the exercise as a vital civic responsibility and urged eligible voters to seize the opportunity to […] The post INEC CVR: Adeleke Calls For Mass Participation Ahead Of 2026 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago U.S. Directs Nigerian Visa Applicants To Disclose Social Media History In Last Five Years Or Risk Denial

The United States government has issued a warning to Nigerians seeking visas, advising that failure to disclose social media history could result in visa denial. In a notice shared on its X handle, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria stated that applicants completing the DS-160 form for non-immigrant visas must provide all usernames or handles they […] The post U.S. Directs Nigerian Visa Applicants To Disclose Social Media History In Last Five Years Or Risk Denial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago You’ve no right to confer Yorubaland chieftaincy title, Alaafin tackles Ooni of Ife

Tribune Online You’ve no right to confer Yorubaland chieftaincy title, Alaafin tackles Ooni of Ife “The conferment of chieftaincy title which bothers on Yorubaland by the Ooni of Ife is not only an affront to the referred institution of the Alaafin who is the Titan of Yorubaland and on who hold Exclusive right to confer any chieftaincy title which covers the entire Yorubaland... You’ve no right to confer Yorubaland chieftaincy title, Alaafin tackles Ooni of Ife Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Stronger reforms needed to tackle Nigeria’s health gaps, AMCE warns

By Chinenye Anuforo The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has called for urgent reforms to address Nigeria’s widening healthcare gaps, warning that millions risk being left behind without decisive policy action and stronger partnerships. Speaking at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Annual General Meeting in Calabar, AMCE’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Aisha Umar, stressed […] The post Stronger reforms needed to tackle Nigeria’s health gaps, AMCE warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago FUTHLafia to set up vaccine research centre to tackle outbreaks

By Abel Leonard, Lafia   The Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia (FUTHLafia), has established a Vaccine Research Centre in a move aimed at reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported vaccines and boosting Africa’s fight against infectious diseases.   The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Ikrama Hassan, who spoke to Daily Sun on the project […] The post FUTHLafia to set up vaccine research centre to tackle outbreaks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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