The International Press Centre and the Centre for Media and Society on Thursday urged journalists and other media professionals who will be on duty during Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election to adhere to professional standards and remain safety conscious. The…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, on Thursday presented the party’s flag to its Ekiti State governorship candidate, Dare Bejide, as the party rounded off its campaign ahead of Saturday’s off-cycle election. Addressing supporters at…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced an investigation into a self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya, popularly known as Prophet Sunday Koboko, over allegations that he defrauded members of his ministry of N70.39m. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials for Saturday’s governorship poll in Ekiti State, marking the start of the final phase of preparations for the exercise. The distribution began on Thursday at the…

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution and Search for Common Ground have warned that voter apathy and the monetisation of politics pose grave threats to Nigeria’s democratic survival. The agencies noted that the challenges confronting Nigerian democracy stem largely…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation operations across the state following growing concerns over the build-up of refuse in several communities. The governor announced the directive on Thursday, saying the Lagos Waste Management…

Ghana on Thursday held a landmark global conference seeking to translate growing political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments towards justice. The United Nations in March adopted a landmark resolution that recognised that the transatlantic slave trade was “the…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said the pace of infrastructure development under Governor Alex Otti has positioned Abia State as one of the states witnessing remarkable progress in critical sectors. Mr…

The United Arab Emirates announced a social media ban for children under 15 on Thursday, joining a growing group of countries including Australia, Britain and Canada to take similar measures. Social media platforms will have to monitor and disable accounts…

The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended a woman for allegedly attempting to traffic three Kaduna girls to Ivory Coast for prostitution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the suspect allegedly lured the girls, aged between 18…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has commenced an investigation into the boat accident that claimed 11 lives in Benue State. This was contained in a statement released on Thursday, signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance of the…

Some cooking gas sellers in Enugu State have lamented low patronage following the rise in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), saying many residents have resorted to using charcoal as a cheaper alternative. The sellers, who spoke to the…

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has defended himself against a wave of online criticism, stating that he has been unfairly targeted over fabricated claims regarding a lack of continental support during South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opening fixture against…

The federal government has adopted a domestic financing model for nutrition programmes, signalling a major policy shift as Nigeria seeks to reduce dependence on donor funding amid growing concerns over a global decline in development assistance. The decision was reached…

Oil prices tumbled on Thursday again after US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart signed off on a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The news boosted optimism for a lasting peace between the…