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ONDO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PASSES STATE POLICE BILL.

The Ondo State House of Assembly has unanimously endorsed the establishment of state police following its consideration of a constitutional amendment bill sent by the National Assembly. Presenting the House’s recommendations after extensive deliberations during plenary presided over by Speaker Olamide Oladiji, the House Leader, Olatunji Oshati, said state policing would strengthen security through a decentralised system that enables law enforcement agencies to respond more effectively to security threats at […]

todayOctober 27, 2026

National

INEC TO PUBLISH FINAL VOTER REGISTER ON DECEMBER 15.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has said it will certify and release the final register of voters on December 15, 2026. In a statement by the Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, INEC said the process was in line with Section 19 of the Electoral Act, 2026. Providing an update on the display of the preliminary voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections, the […]

todayOctober 27, 2026

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU PLEDGES DEEPER COOPERATION WITH BRAZIL.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, pledging Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in trade, investment, agriculture, energy and technology. The President conveyed his message in a statement he personally signed and released by the State House, describing Lula as a friend and said his renewed mandate presents an opportunity to deepen the longstanding relationship and historical ties between Nigeria […]

todayOctober 27, 2026

Crime

Tragic Hotel Raid: Enugu Police CP Orders Investigation into Death of Nnaji Izuchukwu ‘Stone’

The Enugu State Police Command has launched a full probe into the death of Nnaji Izuchukwu ('Stone') during an Anti-Cultism unit raid at Bull Hotel, Asata. Read the official police account and public response. The Enugu State Police Command has initiated a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Nnaji Izuchukwu, popularly known as "Stone," who was shot during an intelligence-led operation at Bull Hotel in the Asata […]

todayOctober 25, 2026

Business

Governor Mbah Unveils Multi-Billion Naira Anchorage Pharmaceutical Company in Enugu

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has commissioned Anchorage Pharmaceutical Industries Limited in Trans-Ekulu. Board Chairman Rear Admiral Allison Madueke (Rtd) lauded the administration for creating a thriving investment environment. In a significant boost to industrialization and public health in the South-East, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially commissioned Anchorage Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a multi-billion naira drug manufacturing facility located in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu. The commissioning, which took place on […]

todayOctober 24, 2026

Entertainment

Veteran Nollywood Actor Francis Duru Passes Away at 57

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has passed away at the age of 57 following a brief illness. Read the official statement from his family and tributes from the Actors Guild of Nigeria. The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who passed away at the age of 57 following a brief illness. His family confirmed the sad news in the […]

todayOctober 23, 2026

Foreign

Severe Climate Warning: Nigeria Faces World’s Highest Toll with 31,400 Projected Heat Deaths Under Super El Niño

A global modelling study warns that Nigeria could record 31,400 excess heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 as an intense Super El Niño weather pattern drives up global temperatures. In a staggering alarm over climate vulnerability, research models indicate that Nigeria could face the highest loss of life globally from extreme heat waves triggered by the 2026–2027 Super El Niño climate event. According to a global study led […]

todayOctober 23, 2026

Featured

INEC Deploys AI for 2027 Result Verification as Experts Warn of Manipulation Risks

INEC is integrating artificial intelligence for anomaly detection and result verification ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, as democracy watchdogs and tech experts warn against deepfakes, voter manipulation, and system opacity. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has embarked on the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools aimed at detecting discrepancies in election result sheets and optimizing election logistics ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the technological leap has sparked […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

Business

JPMorgan Deposits ₦50 Billion with CBN for Nigerian Merchant Banking License

U.S. banking powerhouse JPMorgan Chase has deposited ₦50 billion ($38M) with the Central Bank of Nigeria as it clears final regulatory hurdles to launch a merchant bank before the end of 2026. In a significant vote of confidence for Nigeria's financial reforms, global banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. has deposited ₦50 billion (~$38 million) with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as part of final requirements to secure a […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

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