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INEC Refutes Reports on Resumption of Voter Registration for Lost PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted circulating reports that the commission wants to resume the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for the replacement of lost Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on May 27, 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman Rotimi Oyekanmi, urged the…
Read More »How Senate President Akpabio Sexually Harassed Me – Sen. Natasha Alleges
Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, alleging he made inappropriate remarks during a visit to his residence in Akwa Ibom. Speaking on ARISE NEWS’ Morning Show on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan revealed the alleged incident occurred last December, a day before both their birthdays.…
Read More »FG Seeks Collaboration with Religious Leaders to End Open Defecation
The Federal Government has solicited the support of religious leaders to end open defecation in Nigeria by 2030. Professor Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made the call on Tuesday when he led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Reverend Ignatius…
Read More »Airtel Nigeria increases data prices
Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator (Telco) has made significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) using the *312# code and on the Airtel website showed the revised data prices. According to the telco’s website, the revision, which affects various…
Read More »JAMB Warns 2025 UTME Candidates Against Hasty Selection of Exam Towns
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned candidates preparing for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against making rushed decisions when selecting their examination towns. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, issued the warning in a statement released in Abuja on Sunday. He clarified that the board does…
Read More »Watch Video: 2Baba’s Mother Begs Lawmaker Natasha Osawaru to Leave Her Son Alone
Rose Idibia, the mother of renowned singer Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has made a heartfelt appeal to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, urging her to stay away from her son. In a video that went viral on Thursday evening, Mrs. Idibia voiced her concerns, stating that 2Baba is emotionally unstable due…
Read More »Gov Adeleke raises alarm over plot to destabilise Osun State
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has raised alarm over credible reports of a sinister plot by elements within the opposition parties to launch vicious attacks on local governments secretariats across the state including orchestrated onslaught on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and top government officials. In a…
Read More »FG Begins Tolling on Abuja-Makurdi Highway, Exempts Security and Diplomatic Vehicles
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday commenced tolling on the 227.2km Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Highway with the inauguration of the Garaku Toll Plaza. However, certain categories of vehicles, security vehicles, diplomatic cars, ambulances, and tricycles are exempted from the charges. The road is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project under the…
Read More »Sowore appears in Court for arraignment over cybercrime charges
A former presidential candidate and Activist, Omoyele Sowore, on Wednesday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial over remarks made on social media, where he allegedly described Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as “illegal.” According to reports, Sowore is expected to appear before Justice Liman…
Read More »Minister complains that N800b allocated to Works Ministry for 2025 inadequate
The Minister of Works, Mr Dave Umahi has complained that the N800 billion allocated to the ministry in the 2025 budget is inadequate to address the country’s road infrastructure needs. Umahi stated this in Abuja during the 2025 budget defence session organised by the House Committee on Works. He appealed…
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