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May 21, 2026

NNPP blames INEC for delay in fixing, holding primaries, plans protest

The New Nigeria People’s Party led by Boniface Aniebonam has blamed INEC for its setbacks in concluding screenings and fixing its primaries for aspirants of the party.

NNPP members
May 7, 2026

UNICEF, Adamawa inaugurate emergency nutrition support for children

The United Nations Children’s Fund, in collaboration with the Adamawa government, has inaugurated an emergency nutrition support programme for children aged zero to two years.

malnourished children
March 12, 2026

Senate confirms Tinubu’s nominee, Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq, as INEC commissioner

Senate President Godswill Akpabio congratulated Ms Abubakar-Sadiq and expressed confidence in her ability to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral system.

Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq,
February 12, 2026

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un tips teenage daughter as successor 

A South Korean lawmaker, Lee Seong-kwen, on Thursday told reporters that Ju Ae was now entering a stage to be trained as “successor designation.”

Kim Jong Un (Credit: ABC News)
February 12, 2026

FG distributes farm inputs to Jigawa small-scale farmers

The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Muttaka Namadi, commended the federal government for the gesture.

Kano farmers
January 1, 2026

Zohran Mamdani takes oath of office as New York mayor

Mahmood Mamdani, a professor at Columbia University and his wife, Mira, were present at the intimate ceremony held at a decommissioned subway station beneath City Hall.

Zohran Mamdani
March 14, 2025

Rivers Impasse: Ijaws ask Tinubu to rein in Wike

“Given his eight-year tenure as governor of Rivers, we expected a more informed understanding of the state’s history,” the INC said.

Wike with Tinubu
December 19, 2024

Taraba chief judge issues Christmas vacation notice for high courts

Justice Joel Agya, chief judge of Taraba, notified the state high courts of the 2024 Christmas vacation from December 24 to January 2, 2025.

judges
July 11, 2024

LG Autonomy: Tinubu instrumental in Supreme Court’s verdict against governors: Presidency

“It is the result of a conscious effort, part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to decentralising power and empowering grassroots communities,” said Mr Olusegun.

Tinubu giving an address
June 21, 2024

Ondo government reacts to judgment nullifying 33 LCDAs

The Ondo government says necessary legal action will be taken on the judgment nullifying the creation of the 33 LCDAs.

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa