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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed 300 vehicles and 2,000 motorcycles to individuals and groups as part of his administration’s empowerment programme.

The Police Service Commission has approved the deployment of four commissioners of police to Plateau, Enugu, Nasarawa and Ondo states following interviews to assess their suitability for the new assignments.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has called for increased investment in Nigeria's digital infrastructure and local innovation to strengthen economic competitiveness and protect the country's technological future.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using judicial controversies to weaken the opposition following a Federal High Court judgment affecting its leadership and the candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its Interim National Working Committee chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, says it will challenge a Court of Appeal judgment dismissing its bid to secure recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has heightened surveillance at airports nationwide following the confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory.

Environmental stakeholders in Lagos State have called for the creation of a dedicated Ministry of Waste Resources to improve waste management and turn refuse into economic opportunities, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has accused Ikeja Electric of misleading customers by blaming recent power outages on grid instability, insisting that reduced electricity generation was largely responsible.

The Lagos State Government has invited electricity regulators, distribution companies and other industry players to a summit aimed at addressing persistent power supply problems across the state.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has inducted more than 100 volunteers into its traffic advocacy network to help manage expected congestion during the 2026 Yuletide season.

The Lagos State Government has denied introducing a new tax on private boreholes, insisting that its regulation of groundwater extraction is aimed at protecting the environment and public health.

A Kenyan court has sentenced cult leader Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for his role in the deaths of 190 children who were allegedly starved to death on his orders in one of the country's worst mass killings.

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) is heading for a significant drop in voter support in municipal elections, with more than two-thirds of votes counted.

Two 19-year-old Democratic Party candidates have won elections in Massachusetts and Arizona, emerging among the youngest politicians to secure public office in the 2026 US midterm elections.

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has resigned following a financial and political crisis triggered by the collapse of digital lender Ueno Bank, which left millions of customers unable to access their money.

Four more politicians of Nigerian descent have secured elective positions in the United States following the November 3 midterm elections.

Atiku Abubakar has vowed to remain in the 2027 presidential race, insisting that no court ruling or political pressure will force him to withdraw.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a poster circulating on social media claiming that it had reaffirmed the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

President Bola Tinubu has promised improved education, skills development, job opportunities and economic growth, while announcing approval of the Ibom Deep Seaport project during an All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally in Akwa Ibom State.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has directed its staff to suspend further annual leave as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State says 116,745 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) belonging to newly registered voters are yet to be collected.

Nigeria’s exports have increased by 25% over the past two years, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Abubakar Dantsoho, has said.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) says Nigeria’s crude oil production has increased by 600,000 barrels per day, from 1.2 million to 1.8 million barrels per day, following reforms in the oil and gas sector.

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says the government is committed to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises to drive economic growth, create jobs and promote entrepreneurship.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to resolve its internal leadership crisis, rejecting allegations that it was involved in the court judgment that removed the faction led by former Senate President David Mark.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring its emergence illegal and nullifying all actions taken by the committee, including the nomination of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its 2027 presidential candidate.

Four more politicians of Nigerian descent have secured elective positions in the United States following the November 3 midterm elections.

Six politicians of Nigerian descent have won elective positions in the United States following the November 3 midterm elections, with victories recorded across five states and Washington, DC.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released four men arrested over alleged links to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) after investigations cleared them of wrongdoing, approving ₦20 million in compensation for the former suspects.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have rejected a proposed bill seeking to punish healthcare workers for delays in emergency treatment.

Atiku Abubakar has vowed to remain in the 2027 presidential race, insisting that no court ruling or political pressure will force him to withdraw.

The Nigeria Customs Service has released 98 containers of electricity equipment that had been stranded at the country's ports for between 14 and 20 years.

Environmental stakeholders in Lagos State have called for the creation of a dedicated Ministry of Waste Resources to improve waste management and turn refuse into economic opportunities, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has accused Ikeja Electric of misleading customers by blaming recent power outages on grid instability, insisting that reduced electricity generation was largely responsible.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to miss Nigeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania after sustaining another injury that requires knee surgery.

Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has insisted that he has no regrets over his handling of Cristiano Ronaldo, declaring that he would not change any of his decisions despite the forward’s retirement from international football.

President Bola Tinubu has promised improved education, skills development, job opportunities and economic growth, while announcing approval of the Ibom Deep Seaport project during an All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally in Akwa Ibom State.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on São Tomé and Príncipe in the final game of the 2024 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Sunday.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved to reiterate strongly its stand on its reported working relationship with the Chairman of Lagos State Parks Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) ahead of the general election. 

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to miss Nigeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania after sustaining another injury that requires knee surgery.

Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has insisted that he has no regrets over his handling of Cristiano Ronaldo, declaring that he would not change any of his decisions despite the forward’s retirement from international football.

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s Flamingos to remain focused and determined as they prepare to face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic qualification for the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.