The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, ended his 10-year tenure as head of the electoral body. Professor Yakubu had, after a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the commission’s head office in Abuja, stepped down and handed over to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, a national commissioner at the commission who has taken over in acting capacity. The immediate past INEC chairman explained that he was stepping down to...

…Presents N46 Million Cheques To Exceptional Teachers Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved the immediate extension of the retirement age of teachers in the state from 60 years to 65 years and the service year raised from 35 to 40 years. He also rewarded outstanding teachers in the state with cash gifts totaling N46 million, approved upward review of Science Teachers and Head of Department allowances, as well as immediate payment of 2019 leave...

Chief Adebayo “Bayo” Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, has formally announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. The declaration was made during a series of consultations with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and stakeholders in the Ogbomoso and Oyo zones. Adelabu, who twice ran unsuccessfully (in 2019 and 2023), said: “Truly, I have been on this journey for so long. I believe you don’t get a position immediately you join...

The Defence Headquarters on Saturday confirmed that sixteen military officers have been arrested over alleged acts of indiscipline and violation of service regulations. Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, who disclosed this in a statement, said some of the detained officers had grievances linked to perceived stagnation in their careers, particularly due to repeated failures in promotion examinations and other service-related concerns. According to Gusau, the arrests were part of a routine military exercise...

NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and...

Waters have remained one of the sources of livelihood for both humans, plants, and animals; however, the disposal of refuse and sewage into waters has affected the survival of aquatic life and affects the environment, resulting in flooding. It is in the light of this that this year’s World Rivers Day has its theme, “Clean Rivers, Healthy Communities”. In commemorating the day, the Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority, Yola, joined people across the world...

…Urges Nigerians To Vote Out Ruling Party In  2027 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has saluted Nigerians, even as he paid tribute to the uncommon patience, endurance, and resilience of Nigerians who, despite living under suffocating socio-economic and security conditions, continue to hold the country together. In an Independence Day message released by his media office on Tuesday, Atiku told Nigerians that 2027 has provided them an opportunity to reject the bad leadership of the...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has charged Nigerians not to despair despite the current challenges experienced in the land. He urged Nigerians to continue to nurture hope in the possibilities of greatness within the country. Jonathan stated this in his goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the 65th Independence anniversary in which, he said, “offers us an opportunity to reflect on our collective journey of nation-building.” The former President wrote: “Our nation marks another significant...

he Federal Government Has Announced Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of the Interior, made the Announcement on Monday on behalf of the Federal Government. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the milestone. In a press statement on Monday, signed by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister urged citizens to sustain the values of unity, patriotism, and...

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, on Monday, flagged off a series of sweeping reforms in the health sector with the launch of expanded health insurance coverage, revitalisation of primary healthcare centres across the state, and new incentives for medical personnel. Speaking at the event, Ododo described the initiatives as “a major step towards making quality healthcare accessible, affordable, and sustainable for every Kogite.” He assured that his administration remains committed to strengthening healthcare infrastructure...