LAWMAKERS PROTEST AS NASS OKAYS E-TRANSMISSION, MANUAL BACKUP AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTION

The National Assembly yestreday approved the electronic transmission of election results but retained manual collation as a backup, triggering protests, a walkout by opposition lawmakers and heated debates in both chambers ahead of the 2027 general elections. What should have been a routine legislative correction to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill instead degenerated into one […]

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MASSIVE CROWD GATHER TO WELCOME MALAM NASIR EL-RUFAI IN KADUNA

Massive crowds today, welcomed former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, into the city following his ordeal at the airport yesterday. In a video obtained by our correspondent, supporters were seen thronging the streets, surrounding El-Rufai’s motorcade on his way to Jummat Mosque. The clip showed the enthusiastic crowd cheering and waving at the former […]

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UMAHI SAYS VANDALISM CAUSING FLOODING ON LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY

The Federal Government on Thursday raised concerns over a disturbing surge in vandalism of critical public infrastructure, particularly along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway corridor and major bridges in Lagos. It warned that the trend threatened the durability of newly constructed roads and bridges nationwide. The government also attributed recent flooding along the coastal highway to […]

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MINISTER SAYS FG TARGETS 15 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS FOR CASH SUPPORT

The Federal Government says about 15 million vulnerable households have been captured in its Benefit Register for conditional cash assistance being implemented in partnership with the World Bank as part of efforts to cushion economic shocks. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, disclosed this during an a televised interview today, […]

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POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN BAUCHI

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with alleged human trafficking and related offences in the state. In a statement issued today, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, said the E Divisional Police Headquarters was investigating a case involving criminal conspiracy, human trafficking, assault, extortion and defamation. Habib said […]

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