Leaders of the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Delta State’s Warri Federal Constituency say the restoration of previously suppressed state constituencies by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) does not address the core dispute fueling tensions over electoral representation…

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Yerima Ibn Mahmud as the new Emir of Ngazargamu. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Secretary to the State Government, Mohammed Goje.…

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, says he and the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, initially offered activist Aisha Yesufu a House of Representatives ticket, but she rejected it. Mr Dickson disclosed this on Thursday…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80. His demise was confirmed in an Instagram post on Friday by a younger colleague in the industry, Kunle Afod. He wrote, “Kola Oyewo has taken his final bow.…

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State says his administration has completed 127km of roads across the state without fanfare. Mr Otu made the disclosure at a thanksgiving service to mark the 2026 Democratic Day celebration on Friday in Calabar.…

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, has expressed sorrow over the death of the Emir of Ngazargamu in Yobe State, Alhaji Tijjani Ahmed Ibn-Saleh. The monarch died in Cairo, Egypt, following…

Some Delta State residents on Friday decried the huge gap between the rich and the poor in Nigeria, which they said contradicted promises made by the nation’s leaders since 1999. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency…

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, has accused the judiciary of playing a critical role in the subversion of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, warning that Nigeria’s democracy cannot thrive without courts committed to defending the rule of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is ready to implement the controversial ward delineation in Delta State’s Warri Federal Constituency once ongoing negotiations and compromises among affected communities are concluded. The commission also dismissed suggestions that the Presidency…

The International Labour Organisation has given Nigeria until September 2026 to report on steps taken to address concerns over workers’ rights, trade union freedoms, and compliance with international labour standards. As reported by Nairametrics, the development was disclosed by the…

The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to draw inspiration from the 12 June 1993 election and work to ensure credible, transparent, and people-driven elections in 2027. In a Democracy Day message posted…

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commended the Department of State Services, the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force for their role in enhancing security in the state and the South-East region. Mbah gave the commendation on Friday…

South Africa has announced plans to start charging foreign governments for the cost of deporting their nationals who violate the country’s immigration laws. The move comes amid a renewed crackdown on undocumented migrants and growing anti-immigration sentiment that has prompted…

The Cross River State Government has unveiled a new electric mobility initiative with the distribution of 36 electric vehicles to Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service, as part of activities marking Democracy Day. Governor Bassey Otu said the rollout…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the National Assembly, security agencies, political parties and politicians to uphold transparency ahead of the the 2027 general elections. The Executive Secretary of the…