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Anambra Guber Poll, Best Ever By INEC, Says Re-Elected Soludo
[Independent - Nigeria] - 10/11/2025 …Re-Election Testament To Visionary Leadership — Tinubu…Hails Amupitan For Credible Poll ABUJA – Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has described Saturday’s governorship election as the best ever conducted… The post Anambra Guber Poll, Best Ever By INEC, Says Re-Elected Soludo (…) ... Article published by "Independent" (Nigeria), read more For any information or claim on this article, see directly with the newspaper. In Nigerian newspapers
Nigeria and Rwanda Sign MoU On Double Taxation Treaty
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Rwanda today signed a landmark Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, reinforcing their shared commitment to deepening economic cooperation and facilitating private sector-led growth across Africa.
BREAKING: APC National Chairman, Ganduje Resigns
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has resigned from his position. Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State, cited health reasons for his decision, stating that he needs to focus on his well-being.
Court Convicts Man for Hawking Naira Notes in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, June 27, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of one Emmanuel Ayodele Areola before Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Areola was arraigned on a one-count charge of hawking Naira notes to the the tune of N1,061,500 (One Million and Sixty-one Thousand, Five Hundred Naira).
Nigeria Records 145 Lassa Fever Deaths In 2025; Ondo, Bauchi, Two Others States Worst Hit
As the country continues to battle the Lassa fever, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that at least 145 have died as a result of the viral hemorrhagic disease across 18 states. The NCDC ,which made this disclosure in its latest situation report released on Friday, 27 June, 2025, saidfor epidemiological week 24 (June 9–15), Nigeria recorded 766 confirmed cases from 5,678 suspected infections.
Alleged ₦80.2bn Fraud: Yahaya Bello Seeks Medical Travel Abroad
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has opposed application filed by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, seeking leave of court to travel abroad for medical treatment. The application was presented before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, during the resumed hearing of Bello’s alleged ₦80.2 billion money laundering trial.
Unitrust Insurance Sponsors 2025 NCRIB CEOs’ Retreat In Kano
Unitrust Insurance Limited, Nigeria’s topunderwriter has sponsored the 2025 Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) CEOs’ Retreat, held recently in lKano. The retreat brought together leading decision-makers, business executives, and insurance brokers from across Nigeria to explore innovative strategies, policy developments, and collaborative growth opportunities within the insurance sector.
INEC, Security Agencies Strategize Ahead of By-Elections and Anambra Governorship Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday convened its second quarterly consultative meeting with the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), as part of efforts to strengthen preparations for the upcoming by-elections, the off-cycle governorship election in Anambra State, and the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra and across the country.
Alleged ₦80.2bn Kogi Fraud: Witness Alleges Harassment by Yahaya Bello’s Security Aides
At the resumed hearing of the alleged ₦80.2 billion Kogi State Government fraud case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, Prosecution Counsel Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, raised concerns over harassment of Prosecution Witness Mashelia Aryan Mashelia Bata, a ComplianceOfficer with Zenith bank, PW4.
New Hunger Protests May Erupt In Nigeria At Short Notice, UK Warns Citizens
The United Kingdom has warned its citizens against travelling to several parts of Nigeria, noting that another wave of nationwide protests may erupt anytime with little notice. “Political rallies, protests and violent demonstrations can take place with little notice. Get advice on areas to avoid,” the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said in a travel advisory issued on Tuesday.
3 women fly Nigeria's flag at Winter Olympics, for first time - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Akuoma Omeoga (left), Seun Adigun (middle) and Ngozi Onwumere first to represent Nigeria in Winter Olympics Nigeria’s women’s bobsled team, consisting the trio of Akuoma Omeoga, Seun Adigun and Ngozi Onwumere, has qualified for the 2018 Winter Olympics. The three-member team — which was only formed in 2016 — is the first to represent Nigeria at the winter event, to be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, in February next year.
Botswana President tells Mugabe to go - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Botswana President Ian Khama Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe should end his attempts to remain in office after the military seized power, as he has no regional diplomatic support to stay in power, Botswana President Ian Khama said on Friday. The military intervention, which political sources say could pave the way to a national unity government after 37 years of Mugabe rule, also presented “an opportunity to put Zimbabwe on a path to peace and prosperity”, Khama told Reuters.
Jesse Jackson struck by Parkinson's - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Jesse Jackson: I have Parkinson’s America’s foremost civil rights leader, The Rev. Jesse Jackson disclosed publicly Friday that he has been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson’s disease and plans to “dedicate” himself to physical therapy.
How bacteria help female babies' genitals - Doctor - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Doctor says bacteria good for female babies’ genitals By Maureen Ojinaka A pediatric doctor, Dr Juliet Ochi, has urged mothers and caregivers to avoid the use of medicated soap in washing the genitals of their female babies to prevent infection. Ochi, a doctor at the Enugu State Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Enugu. According to her, it is better to use toilet soap.
NDDC to establish bank, optic fibre internet - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
NDDC Chairman Ndoma-Egba (L) with NAN MD Bayo Onanuga The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is to set up a bank as part of measures to sustain its mandate beyond oil and fast track development. The commission has also resolved to connect the region with optic fibre cable herald robust and fast internet connectivity to drive Information Technology.
Kanu not in Army's custody - Buratai tells court - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai By Wandoo Sombo The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has asked the Federal High Court, Abuja to dismiss a suit, seeking to compel him to produce the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu’s lawyer, Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor on Thursday brought an application before the court, praying court to order Buratai to produce Kanu dead or alive. Ejiofor told court that his client was last seen with the Nigerian Army on Sept.
Italy buries 26 Nigerian girls - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
People pay respects to the Nigerian girls Twenty six Nigerian girls who died in the Mediterranean while crossing into Italy from Libya, were given a mass funeral and burial. A Roman Catholic bishop and a Muslim imam both said prayers at the simple ceremony in the southern city of Salerno, with 26 wooden coffins laid out on a stone dais. A single white rose was placed on the lid of each. Just two of the women were identified.
Nasarawa Varsity denies 26,000 admission - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Students take examination for admission into the University By Awayi Kuje The management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, said on Friday that it would not admit more than 4000 new students for the 2017/2018 academic session, even though 30,000 applied for admission. Prof.Mohammed Mainoma, the Vice Chancellor of the University, made this known when the state House of Assembly Committee on Education, Science and Technology paid an oversight visit to the school.
Anambra election: Party chieftains beg voters to come out - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Anambra election: Party chieftains beg voters to come out By Lydia Ngwakwe Some chieftains of political parties on Friday appealed to voters in Anambra to turn out en masse to vote for candidates of their choices in the Saturday’s governorship poll. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in interviews in Lagos that voters who would fail to exercise their franchise should not complain of poor leadership.
FADAMA : Adamawa govt. pays N20m counterpart fund - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
FADAMA :Adamawa govt. pays N20m counterpart fund By Kudirat Musa The Adamawa Government has paid N20 million counterpart fund for the implementation of the FADAMA III Second Additional Financing (AFII) programme to fast-track efforts to restore people’s livelihoods in the state. Mr Mohammed Bello, the State Project Coordinator of FADAMA, made this known on Friday in Yola, while presenting a report to the FADAMA mission team led by Dr Ben Herbert.
Yam exports to U.S., Britain record huge success – Synergos - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Yam exports to U.S., Britain in June record 90%, 50% success By Chidinma Agu Mr Adewale Ajadi, the Country Director, Synergos Development Innovations, on Friday said that yam exports to the U.S. and Britain in June recorded 90 per cent and 50 per cent success respectively. Ajadi said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.
Jonathan denies rift with Dickson, says 'politics is a very useless business' Newsdiaryonline
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday doused speculations about a political rift between him and Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State. The former President who dissociated himself from the insinuations made in the media said that he was too close to Dickson to nurture political differences against him.
How I survived open heart surgery in London-Anenih
Former chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih has disclosed that his recovery, two years ago, after an open heart surgery in the United Kingdom was a miracle. Anenih said that the surgeons who performed the operation on him described his recovery as the first miracle ever witnessed in that hospital.
Healthcare Reform: Senate Canvasses Implementation of One Percent Clause in 2014 Law
The Senate, on Wednesday, called for the implementation of the one per cent clause in the 2014 National Health Act, aimed at ensuring that one percent of the Consolidated Revenue Fund is devoted to restoring and revitalizing the nation’s health sector.
EFCC-CYIAC opens Nationwide Creative Challenge to Promote SDGs
The Creative Youth Initiative Against Corruption (CYIAC) begins nationwide registration for the Creative Challenge to promote global goals on November 15, 2017. The theme for 2018 creative contest is “Imagine A World Free From Corruption” The objective of the challenge is to promote creativity, develop talents and build confidence whilst encouraging culture of integrity amongst children and youth.
ICPC arrests ex Kano High Court Judge for Criminal Conspiracy, Forgery
A former Kano State High Court Judge, Hon. Justice Kabiru Mamman Auta has been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, on allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery.
World Bank Loan For States And Cash For Loans Approval Allegations Against Senate
Dr. Obadiah Ando,was one of the ministers inherited by then President Goodluck Jonathan from the late President Umaru Yar’Adua. Ando, was undoubtedly an effective Minister of Water Resources ,which explains why Jonathan renominated him after the 2011 presidential elections. Many key players in the sector attest to the fact that Ando, more than merited his reappointment. But the Senate in its infinite “wisdom” roundly rejected Ando, in a “gang up” that was targeted more at General T. Y.
Multiple bomb attacks kill 18, injure 29 in Maiduguri
The Police in Borno on Wednesday said 18 persons were killed in multiple suicide bomb attacks at Muna Gari community of Konduga Local Government Area. Mr Victor Isuku, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the attack in a statement issued in Maiduguri. Isuku said that the incident occurred at about 18:13p.m. when four suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) strapped to their bodies.
NCC draws 8-point agenda toward innovation, investment, others
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said it has drawn out an eight-point agenda to promote innovation, investment competition as well as consumer empowerment in the country. Prof.Umar Garba Danbatta,Chief Executive of the Commission,made this known at an ICT workshop organized for stakeholders in the North-East zone.
Ignore IPOB, exercise your franchise, NOA tells Anambra People
As the people of Anambra State prepare for the gubernatorial election on November 18, 2017, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on the State’s electorate to disregard threats by the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and turn out en masse to exercise their franchise at the polls.
Anambra Poll: Let Yakubu Emulate Nwosu, Jega, By Ifeanyi Afuba
Conducting a credible election is not an open heart surgery. There is no space science involved in holding a transparent, free and fair election. In spite of the peculiarities of the Nigerian environment, in spite of the deviousness of the typical politician; however the limited power of the electoral body, an impartial election is still possible in Nigeria. A lot depends on the disposition of electoral officers. Some are often partisan, some compromised.
Anambra: ReclaimNaija wants security agencies to be non-partisan
Reclaim Naija, a coalition of organizations working on governance issues have called on the Police and other security agencies, charged with the task of ensuring the orderly and peaceful conduct of the Anambra Governorship Election slated for Saturday, to avoid partisanship.
Sokoto seeks NITDA's support to deepen ICT usage in schools Newsdiaryonline
Sokoto state government said it is partnering with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to deepen access and usage of ICT in schools across the state. A statement issued in Sokoto Wednesday by Malam Imam Imam, said the partnership was announced when Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal visited NITDA’s Director General, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, in Abuja. “ICT is an important component in school curriculum all over the world.
Anambra: Party ‘representatives’, Ambassadors for Peace commit to peaceful elections
‘Representatives’ of various political parties and Ambassadors for Peace who attended the South East Ambassadors for Peace Conference on Peaceful Election in Anambra State held in Onitsha, Anambra state have pledged their commitment to peaceful elections and called on all stakeholders to support the call for peace in Anambra state.
National Security: FG to build naval base in Niger State
The Federal Government is planning to build a naval base for the Nigerian Navy in Sagunnu, Borgu Local Government area of Niger State by 2019. The Minister of Defence, Brigadier General Mansur Dan Ali (rtd) disclosed this to newsmen in his office in Abuja after a closed door meeting with the Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello.
EFCC seals another property allegedly belonging to Maina
Home News EFCC seals another property allegedly belonging to Maina EFCC seals another property allegedly belonging to Maina November 15, 2017 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission n Wednesday 15 November 2017 sealed another property allegedly belonging to former Pension Task Force boss, Abdulrashid Maina. EFCC disclosed that the property located at No. 5 Sokoto Road adjacent to the Zamfara State Governors lodge is a set of 4 one storey block of flats under construction totalling 12 flats.
Nigeria Develops Action Plan to Reduce Boko Haram Threat
Nigeria has developed an action plan for Demobilization, Disassociation, Reintegration and Reconciliation (DDRR) aimed at reducing the threat of Boko Haram, achieving peace, and facilitating the provision of international support and assistance in the North East. The Head, Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Mrs.
$20.2bn missing from NNPC since 1999---Falana Newsdiaryonline
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana SAN has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) of failing to remit over $20.2bn since the return of democracy in 1999 to date, saying that, “Instead of piling up external loans the federal government should be compelled by the Nigerian people to embark on the immediate recovery and repatriation of hundreds of billions of dollars from the NNPC.” Falana was speaking today in Lagos at a National Seminar on Promoting Transparency and...
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