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Discrepancies between executive directives and institutional civil service registers have surfaced at the top hierarchy of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), as internal personnel records continue to indicate an October 10 retirement date for Comptroller-General Kemi Nanna Nandap, running counter to a widely publicized presidential extension. The administrative conflict highlights a persistent dilemma within Nigeria’s […]

The Deputy Gov. of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled a policy agenda for the state, promising reforms in transportation, housing, security, technology, food distribution and justice delivery ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Hamzat made the commitments while presenting his Promise Agenda, tagged, ‘An Afternoon to Discuss the Facts and Figures of Lagos […]

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the leaders of the six local area councils to enforce a “no work, no pay” policy against educators and public workers taking part in the territory’s ongoing industrial action. Addressing council chairpersons during an Abuja conference on Friday, October 9, 2026, Wike rejected the strike organized […]

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine captain’s final appearance for the national team. Messi ended his international career on Tuesday night after helping Argentina secure a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old scored one of Argentina’s goals and provided two […]

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has applauded security agencies for their quick intervention in securing the release of 20 corps members kidnapped along the Onitsha-Owerri Road a few days ago. He said he was particularly pleased with the security agencies for their collaboration and patriotism in ensuring that the corps members were rescued unharmed. […]

Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina’s sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday and enjoy an emotional farewell in front of his adoring fans in a stadium with a name to match his legacy: Monumental. Some 85,000 Argentina fans will be on hand to watch the 39-year-old idol perform his wizardry in a […]

By Gabriel Ewepu The Federal Government, on Monday, disclosed that early procurement under the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative has generated ₦61.58 billion in savings as Nigeria targets the delivery of 1.1 million metric tonnes of fertiliser in 2026 amid renewed efforts to boost food production and strengthen the country’s agrifood system. The disclosure was made by […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warm felicitations to retired General Alani Ipoola Akinrinade, an esteemed elder statesman and former military chief, on the occasion of his 87th birthday on October 3, 2026. Lauding the celebrant, President Tinubu characterized General Akinrinade as a towering figure of national pride, an intrepid soldier, and a steadfast […]

Retiring Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) in recognition of his football career and contribution to the country. The university’s Higher Council unanimously approved the conferment of the honorary degree, which is its highest honorary distinction. The award will be presented to Messi […]

By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has disclosed that over 9.32 million young Nigerians were newly registered during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercises, as it moves to deepen youth participation ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to INEC’s bulletin of Wednesday, Chairman of the Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan SAN, […]

The Zamfara Livestock Development Agency yesterday called for stronger stakeholders’ action to combat rabies and prevent deaths caused by the disease. Its Executive Director, Dr Ismaila Gusau, stated this at a sensitisation exercise as part of activities to mark the 2026 World Rabies Day, on Monday in Gusau. The event featured a carnival procession and […]

By Henry Umoru Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 election, Peter Obi has declared that he and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso will not provide money to party agents for the purpose of inducing voters during the 2027 general elections. The former governor of Anambra State stated this while responding to […]