Beyond the compulsory real-time transmission of results, by Temitope Ajayi
Our habit of amending our electoral laws almost every election cycle deserves serious scrutiny. The popular justification, continuous improvement, sounds persuasive but does not withstand close examination. It cannot…
Imo @50: Tinubu hails state as Nigeria’s intellectual engine; Uzodimma as game-changer
President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, paid special tribute to Imo, describing the state as the “intellectual engine and cornerstone” of Nigeria, calling Governor Hope Uzodimma as a game-changer. The president…
Customs, Kebbi Govt partner on Niger-Benin transit corridor as FG opens trade routes
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has sealed a strategic partnership with Kebbi Government to implement FG’s approved transit corridor for goods bound for Niger Republic through Benin Republic. The Comptroller-General…
21 ships discharging petroleum products, other commodities in Lagos ports
Twenty one ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa Lekki and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Saturday. NPA explained that…
NAF begins structured withdrawal of firearms from retiring veterans
…Plans to establish veteran Well-Being Centres nationwide The Nigerian Air Force has begun a structured and lawful withdrawal of service firearms from retiring personnel to strengthen weapons accountability, enhance public…
Uzodimma inaugurates Orashi 15MVA, 33/11KV injection substation
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo, on Friday, inaugurated the Orashi 15MVA, 33/11KV injection substation in Owerri built to end “epileptic power supply” and drive the state’s industrialisation effort. In a…
How illegal arrest, detention of Nigerian landed India Police officer in trouble
Three years after a Nigerian man, simply identified as Harrison was allegedly illegally detained from Delhi’s Dabri, an FIR (First Information Report) has been filed against 2011-batch IPS (Indian Police…
US troops in Nigeria: Muslim group seeks clarification
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has requested for clarifications over the presence of American troops in Nigeria. The group expressed concern for the safety of Muslim leaders in particular…
Govt seizes chemically ripened fruits in Oyo market, issues health warning
The Oyo State Ministry of Health has intercepted and seized chemically ripened fruits during a food safety enforcement exercise at a market in Oyo town. The officials of the Department…
Troops dismantle kidnappers’ camps, apprehend 13 suspects in Edo
Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled kidnappers’ hideouts in Edo North Senatorial District, apprehended 13 suspects and recovered arms, drugs and other incriminating items. This is contained in a…
