EU Denies Rejecting INEC Invitation to Observe Nigeria’s 2027 Elections The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has denied reports that it rejected an invitation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to observe Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot,
DSS releases carpenter cleared of Terrorism links, approves 3m compensation The Department of State Services has released a carpenter, Mustapha Marwana, after an investigation cleared him of alleged links to the Ansaru terrorist group. The release was ordered by the Director-General of the DSS, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, following a review of Marwana’s case by an
Centre Commends Eyesan for Transparent, Disciplined Conduct of NUPRC Licensing Round The Centre for Energy Policy, Research and Strategic Development (CEPRSD) has commended Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, chief executive officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), for what it described as transparent, disciplined and professional management of the 2025 oil and gas licensing round. In
Lead Campaign Against Terrorism, Extremism – Tinubu Urges Clerics President Bola Tinubu has urged religious leaders across Nigeria to consistently speak out against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misuse of religion to justify violence. Tinubu made the call on Sunday in Kano in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the
Senate Moves to Strengthen Nigeria’s Financial System Through Coordinated Reforms The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s financial system through closer collaboration with regulators and industry stakeholders. The committee convened an expanded stakeholders’ engagement in Lagos on Saturday, bringing together representatives of key financial institutions, including
Tinubu Lives Modestly, Walks to Office, Eats Once Daily — NRS Boss Adedeji The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed concerns about the alleged lavish lifestyles of public officials, insisting that President Bola Tinubu does not live extravagantly despite the privileges attached to his office. Adedeji made the claim during
INEC Extends Candidate Submission Deadline, Suspends PVC Collection in Osun The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the lists of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the 2027 General Election. INEC announced the extension in a statement issued by its National Commissioner
MTN Warns Subscribers Against Fake 25GB Anniversary Giveaway MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers against fraudulent 25GB anniversary giveaway offers circulating online, urging customers to access the promotion only through the telecommunications company’s official platforms. The warning was issued through MTN Nigeria’s support account on X on Saturday, following the circulation of links and posts purportedly
Atiku Alerts Security Agencies to Suspicious ‘Election Campaign’ Payment Into Private Account Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over an unsolicited payment allegedly made into one of his private bank accounts by an unidentified individual. Atiku disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the transaction was
India Arrests 4 Nigerians in Separate Anti-Narcotics Operations At least four Nigerians have been arrested in separate anti-narcotics operations in India, with one of the suspects sustaining injuries after allegedly jumping from the sixth floor of a residential building while attempting to evade arrest. The arrests were made in separate operations in Delhi and Goa