The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the conduct of five by-elections across four states of the federation. The affected states are Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta.INEC Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tunde Oketola, disclosed the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied allegations of illegal payments and favouritism in its candidate selection and funding process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party described reports suggesting that aspirants were required to pay money to secure its tickets as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday by its National…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has explained his decision for attending the launch of the presidential campaign office associated with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi, who disclosed the reason for his attendance in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, said…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday resumed official duties after the completion of his two-week annual leave, embarking on an extensive inspection of major ongoing projects across the state. The inspection tour, which lasted about four hours, took the governor to strategic project sites in different parts of Ekiti State, where he interacted…
Nigeria recorded a merchandise trade surplus of N12.59 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS disclosed this in its Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics report released on Monday. According to the report, Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at N41.44 trillion in Q2 2026, representing a…
Six Nigerian companies have been included in the FTSE Frontier 50 Index following the latest review by global index provider, FTSE Russell. The companies are First HoldCo, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Zenith Bank, MTN Nigeria Communications, Dangote Cement and Aradel Holdings. The inclusion places the six Nigerian firms among companies tracked by the FTSE…
Veteran Nigerian singer Salawa Abeni has recounted the physical and emotional challenges she faced after beginning her music career as a child artiste in the 1970s. The 65-year-old Waka singer made the revelation during an interview on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds, aired on Sunday. Abeni recalled that she often performed alongside older musicians and had…
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died while receiving treatment for a heart condition at a hospital in Zanzibar. The 77-year-old died at about 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 7, at the Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital, according to Tanzania’s Vice-President, Deogratius Ndejembi, who announced his death. Ndejembi expressed condolences to…
The Ekiti State Government has refurbished its fleet of free shuttle buses ahead of the resumption of students in the state, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to citizens’ welfare and efficient use of public resources. The buses, which provide free daily transportation for workers, secondary school students and pupils, have undergone refurbishment and are now set…
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), has commended Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for implementing the adjustment of professional allowances and paying the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) to eligible resident doctors in the institution. The association described the development as a significant milestone in its advocacy for…
