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Hamas says it has agreed to a new Gaza ceasefire proposal as mediators from Qatar and Egypt push to renew talks ahead of a major Israeli assault on Gaza City. Israeli troops are seen near the border with Gaza on August 6. Amir Levy/Getty Images In a statement, Hamas said it had accepted the new proposal presented on Sunday by Qatar and Egypt. …

It is about two years to the 2027 general elections. But the grand plot to ensure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State has already been set. This was sequel to the announcement in July of a fresh date for the local government elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC. Recall that the former RSIEC Chairman, Justice …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON  Edo State Police Command said it has arrested one Ojo Oloruntobi a serving police inspector for alleged involvement in armed robbery, extortion and brutality in Benin City.  Also apprehended along with him as accomplices are three civilians whose names were given as Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis and Enoma Agho. According to a statement by the Command’s spokesman …

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has deported 42 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted of cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme offences. The Federal High Court in Lagos had sentenced the foreigners to one year imprisonment each after they entered plea bargain agreements with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court also imposed a fine of N1 million on each convict. A …

…Down 32% to $129.9m in Q1’25 •It’s manifestation of economic reforms shock — CPPE The binding constraints bedeviling Nigeria’s manufacturing sector seem to have dampened foreign investors’ interest as foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector declined by 32.3 percent to $129.92 million in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1’25), compared to $191.92 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2024 (Q1’24). …

Israel’s killing of five journalists in Gaza a few days ago has sparked global outrage and condemnation. The carnage is a reminder of the apocalyptic danger that journalists face in the discharge of their all-important duty of holding power to account. Four of the latest victims were Al-Jazeera journalists covering the humanitarian situation in Gaza and are part of the over 270 …

The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, showed its electoral might by clinching 12 of the 16 legislative seats contested in Saturday’s bye-elections across 12 states of the country. According to the results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the APC won all seats on offer in the bye-polls in Ogun, Edo, Niger, Kaduna, Taraba, Jigawa, Adamawa and Kogi. …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a majority of the seats in Saturday’s by-elections conducted across 16 federal and state constituencies in 12 states, according to results announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The elections, held to replace lawmakers who died or resigned after the 2023 general elections, were marred by reports of vote buying, violence and …

By Idahosa Musa Governor Monday Okpehbolo of Edo State has described the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) victory at last Saturday’s Edo Central Senatorial and Ovia Federal Constituency by-elections as a reflection of the People’s trust in the party’s candidates. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared at the wee hours on Sunday the duo of Dr. Joseph …

By Idahosa Musa Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Dr. Joseph Ikpea and Omosede Igbinedion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winners of Saturday’s by-elections held in Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency. The two seats in the National Assembly became vacant in September 2024, after the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo who was then …