General news.
GNA Advisory Council member GN Michael Ojo has praised Executive Director Kayode Elusoji for developing a technology-driven system aimed at improving governance accountability.
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Ghana have been dealt a defensive setback after Kojo Oppong Peprah was ruled out through injury ahead of their crucial World Cup clash with Colombia.
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Ecuador have parted ways with Sebastian Beccacece after their World Cup exit, making him the fifth coach dismissed following elimination from the tournament.
Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has denied claims that he funded protests over APC primaries, describing reports that he spent N2 billion to sponsor demonstrators as false.
INEC has removed 2,103 cases of double voter registration from Ekiti’s voter register, bringing the final number of eligible voters for the governorship election to 1,059,360.
Northern political stakeholders have expressed support for Peter Obi’s one-term presidency proposal, describing it as a confidence-building measure capable of promoting national unity, inclusion and political stability.
The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed reports of an armed herdsmen attack on a school in Ezeagu and launched a manhunt for those behind the false claim.
An EFCC witness in Olu Agunloye’s alleged $6 billion Mambilla contract trial contradicted his earlier testimony under cross-examination, prompting a challenge from the defence during proceedings.
President Bola Tinubu has approved N10bn for Ebola preparedness, established a Presidential Task Force and ordered tighter airport surveillance as authorities move to prevent outbreaks in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has admitted inflation and insecurity remain major challenges despite ongoing reforms, while insisting economic indicators show progress and promising to build on achievements ahead of 2027.
Suspected bandits killed an NSCDC officer during an attack in Kogi State, while his abducted daughter escaped from captivity and safely reunited with her family as investigations continue.
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed says Nigeria must move beyond zoning and North-South politics, urging voters to choose leaders based on competence, integrity and vision rather than regional or ethnic considerations.
Julius Abure has warned Seriake Dickson to be cautious in his alliance with Peter Obi, saying the NDC should avoid mistakes that contributed to the Labour Party’s post-election crisis.
The House of Representatives has urged Service Chiefs to restore security or step aside, while calling on President Tinubu to launch a stronger strategy against banditry, terrorism and kidnappings.
INEC has warned that court judgments nullifying parts of its 2027 election timetable could disrupt preparations, create operational challenges, and threaten the smooth conduct of Nigeria’s next general elections.
