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Anambra resident claims INEC staff demanded payment for PVC collection
A resident in Anambra State has accused INEC officials of charging fees for PVC collection, leading to a reported physical altercation.
US Lobbying Firm Hired by Atiku Shares Tinubu Forfeiture Records with Trump Officials and Congress
A lobbyist representing Atiku Abubakar has provided Trump administration officials and U.S. lawmakers with documents regarding a 1993 civil forfeiture case involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Presidency: Electricity Sector Overhaul Rebuilding Investor Trust
Nigeria's Presidency states that ongoing power sector reforms, including the Series II bond issuance, are turning historical liabilities into bankable assets to attract private investment.
NiHSA Issues Flood Warning for 17 States Between July 21 and July 27
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned of medium flood risks across 17 states from July 21 to July 27, 2026, urging immediate safety measures and evacuations.
Operation Fansan Yamma Liberates 27 Abductees Across Sokoto and Zamfara
Military forces under Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 27 kidnapping victims and thwarted multiple criminal attacks across Sokoto and Zamfara States.
Military Forces Liberate 27 Hostages and Disrupt Abduction Plots in Sokoto and Zamfara
Operation Fansan Yamma troops successfully rescued 27 kidnapping victims and thwarted multiple abduction attempts during strategic counter-terrorism missions in Sokoto and Zamfara.
Senate Widens Safe Schools Investigation to Include Key Education and Humanitarian Agencies
The Nigerian Senate has broadened the scope of its investigation into the Safe Schools Initiative to include TETFund, NELFUND, UBEC, and other key agencies, granting the committee three additional weeks to finalize its report.
Legal Professionals and Activists Demonstrate for Equal Rights at Abuja Embassies
Lawyers and activists gathered in Abuja to protest for the fair treatment of Nigerians in foreign legal systems, submitting petitions to US and South African embassies.
Senate moves to centralize NAFDAC regulatory laws
The Nigerian Senate has progressed a bill to modernize and consolidate all laws governing NAFDAC-regulated products, aiming to replace outdated 2004 legislation with a comprehensive 2026 framework.
National Population Commission Rolls Out Digital Birth and Death Registration
The NPC has launched the VitalReg platform to digitize the registration of births and deaths across Nigeria, aiming to improve data accuracy and simplify access for citizens.