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Reps constitute conference committee on Electoral Act bill
The House of Representatives has constituted a bipartisan conference committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill to harmonise differences between versions passed by both chambers of the National Assembly. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by Akin Rotimi Jr., spokesman of the House of Representatives, on Thursday. According to the statement, the decision followed an internal correspondence dated…
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Ogun’s golden jubilee carnival draws 3,000 performers to Abeokuta streets
Activities marking the 50th anniversary of Ogun State continued on Thursday with a vibrant cultural carnival and road show that filled major streets of Abeokuta with colour, music and excitement. The procession featured six elaborately decorated floats representing the state’s major regions — Remo, Ijebu, Yewa and Egba (RIYE) — as well as a symbolic fish float showcasing the riverine…
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Fibre cuts during road works will attract prosecution- NCC, NSCDC declare
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned against damage to fibre-optic cables during road construction and other civil works across the country, declaring that rising cases of avoidable fibre cuts due to negligence will no longer be tolerated. The agencies stressed that offenders risk prosecution, noting that such acts constitute criminal…
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Alimosho Chairman rallies security agencies to tackle drug abuse, tighten community surveillance
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Akinpelu Johnson, has charged security stakeholders to intensify their efforts towards ensuring a safer and more sanitised community. Johnson made this call during the first Peace and Security Meeting of 2026, held at his office, saying ” It is imperative for residents to know their neighbours, particularly non-Nigerians who parade themselves as northerners”. He…
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Abaribe, Tambuwal, Akpoti defend real-time electronic result transmission
Opposition senators, including Enyinnaya Abaribe, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Natasha Akpoti and other lawmakers, have insisted that the electronic transmission clause was a cornerstone of the reform process, designed to enhance transparency, curb manipulation of results, and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system, arguing that exclusion would represents a serious setback to democratic consolidation and electoral credibility. The lawmakers made…
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Edo steps up fight against cancer, promotes screening, health insurance scheme
The Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called for intensified cancer awareness campaigns, stressing that increased sensitisation would encourage more people to undergo regular screenings and adopt healthier lifestyles. Mrs. Anani made the call at Government House, Benin City, while addressing staff of her office and health sector stakeholders during activities to mark…
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No room for complacency, Okpebholo tells civil servants at strategic retreat
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has charged civil and public service leaders to embrace discipline, teamwork and measurable results, declaring that his administration will be anchored on performance and accountability. He gave the charge at the opening of a three-day Orientation and Strategic Leadership Retreat for top government officials at Udomi Town Hall in Esan Central Local Government Area.…
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Political landscape expands as INEC adds two parties
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the registration of two new political parties, bringing the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21. The newly registered parties are the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed during the commission’s…
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Ladoja advocates stronger role for traditional institutions in governance
By Adeola Ogunrinde Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday renewed his call for a constitutional role for traditional rulers in the country. Oba Ladoja made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at Lagos House, Marina. He said there was no rift between the traditional institution and the Oyo State Government, noting, however,…
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LASTMA warns motorists as 27 vehicles impounded for hazardous loading practices
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 27 vehicles over what it described as “grave violations” of safety rules. LASTMA said the move, aimed at curbing “pervasive and hazardous practice of vehicular overloading,” came after repeated warnings. The agency in a statement on Thursday, by its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, said the “commercial and…
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