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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained how Lere Olayinka, the spokesperson to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, obtained and subsequently published screenshots containing the voter registration details of Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike. Speaking in a telephone interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, INEC spokesperson Mohammed Haruna said an investigation by the commission and the police revealed that the screenshots were shared with Mr Olayinka by an electoral officer in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). Mr Haruna explained that the security operatives initially quizzed four persons, including three INEC officials and a daughter…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals says it has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its installed nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd following a performance assessment by its process licensors. The development marks a significant operational milestone for the refinery, which is widely regarded as the world’s largest single-train petroleum refining facility. In a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, the company explained that the increase demonstrates the refinery’s ability to process additional feedstock while optimising performance across its production…

The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, says Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have risen to 344 confirmed infections, with 60 deaths recorded so far. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, Mr Ghebreyesus said the backlog of suspected Ebola cases had dropped significantly from more than 1,000 to 116 as laboratory testing capacity improved across affected areas. The WHO chief gave the update after returning from the outbreak epicentre in Ituri Province, where he met political leaders, frontline health workers and community groups involved in the response. According to him, WHO’s…

Nigerian comedian Aderombi Adedayo Martins, otherwise known as DeeOne, has joined the list of entertainers vying for elective positions in the forthcoming elections. The former BBNaija contestant has emerged the ‘Because Of Our Tomorrow’ (BOOT) Party candidate for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly election. The Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I is currently represented by Fatai Mojeed (APC), who also serves as the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The BOOT party, under which DeeOne is contesting, was officially recognised by the ⁠Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on 25 September 2019, after winning a federal…

English Premier League side, Liverpool FC, have announced the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 43-year-old Spaniard will take charge at Anfield following the departure of Arne Slot, who left the club on Saturday. Iraola joins Liverpool after an impressive spell with AFC Bournemouth, where he spent three seasons and guided the club to a historic sixth-place finish in the Premier League last season. The achievement secured European football for Bournemouth for the first time in the club’s history. Speaking after his appointment, Iraola expressed his excitement about taking over…

The Federal Government has flagged off the reconstruction and dualization of the Gombe-Biu highway, a project valued at N1.245 trillion. Minister of Works, David Umahi, and Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state performed the ceremony on Thursday on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. Umahi said the project forms part of the federal government’s infrastructure priorities. According to him, the 125-kilometre road will be reconstructed and dualized by Hi-Tech Construction Company using rigid pavement technology. The minister added that the project scope has been expanded to 139 kilometres following a request by the governor to route it through the Northern…

Accord has condemned the assassination attempt on its Osogbo Local Government Area Chairman, Asimiyu Ajibola, insisting it was a politically motivated attack. The party further demands for a high-powered investigation by the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services to find the masterminds of the dastardly act and bring them to book. The Osun State ruling party said it was grateful to the Almighty for preserving the life of the party Chairman while praying for quick recovery for him. Two gunmen were said to have fired on a Toyota Corolla conveying the party Chairman and his associates in the…

The Lagos State Police Command have foiled an alleged cult initiation ceremony in the Egbeda area of Lagos and arrested four suspected cultists during a covert midnight operation that also led to the recovery of firearms, live ammunition and other dangerous weapons. A statement issued by the command on thursday by the public relations officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said that the suspects were allegedly linked to cult-related violence and other criminal activities within Alimosho and surrounding communities. The suspects were identified as Nurudeen Ganiu, 34; Oluwaleke Fagbula, 38; Emmanuel Silas, 41; and Nurudeen Abdullahi, 41. According to the statement, the…

Popular Nigerian streamer, Peller, has engaged his lover, Jarvis, amid pregnancy rumours. The engagement took place in Ghana on Wednesday night. Sharing a video of the marriage proposal on Instagram on Thursday, Peller hinted at plans for their wedding. He wrote: “Forever starts now. She said YES, my safe place, and my greatest blessing. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and making memories together. Now excuse us… we have a wedding to plan.” DAILY POST reports that this comes a few weeks after Peller hinted that, “My baby with Jarvis is coming soon.” A video of Jarvis undergoing an ultrasound scan surfaced…

Brazil legend Kaka has made several predictions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. The World Cup will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. However, in an interview with The Athletic, Kaka predicted the best player, best coach, and the winners, among others, of the 2026 edition of the World Cup. The former Real Madrid and AC Milan star backed Spain winger Lamine Yamal to be the best player of the tournament. “The best player in the World Cup tournament this year will be Lamine Yamal,” Kaka said. “The best coach…