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INEC opens accreditation for September 2026 rerun elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its online accreditation portal for media organisations seeking to cover the September 2026 rerun elections in selected constituencies across the country. INEC
Why flooding is ravaging Nigeria — Sliding Towers
By Vincent Ujumadu A Nigerian building construction and consultancy company, Sliding Towers Global Ltd, has attributed the recurring flooding in parts of the country to poor adherence to building regulations
5 newest countries in Africa
Africa is home to 54 recognised countries, but some of them are considerably younger than others. While many African nations gained independence in the 1950s and 1960s, a handful became
Atiku celebrates Sultan of Sokoto at 70
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday. Atiku, in a message posted on his X handle
FHA boss hails Tinubu on jobs, security, reforms
…says administration has delivered on recruitment, prison reforms, public safety By John Alechenu ABUJA — Executive Director of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Oyetunde Ojo, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s
Transfers: Super Eagles’ Terem Moffi joins German club Hamburger SV
The Nigerian striker will wear the No. 9 shirt at his new club as he begins another chapter in a career that has already taken him across several European leagues.
Another demolition looms as Lagos moves against illegal occupants
…gives Ojo General Hospital encroachers seven-day ultimatum By Nnamdi Ojiego LAGOS — Another round of demolition may be imminent in Lagos as the State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA) on
US warns Nigerians over fake documents in visa applications
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against submitting forged or misleading documents, saying such cases are escalated to relevant US government agencies when detected. The mission
We are not in alliance with Otti, LP — Abia APC
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has dismissed reports of an alleged alliance between the party, Governor Alex Otti and the Labour Party
Afreximbank H1 profit jumps 30% to $535m as lending hits $35.4bn
By Udeme Akpan The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) recorded a 30 per cent increase in net income to $534.7 million in the first half of 2026, as stronger lending boosted
