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Enugu – The Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu Governments say they have intensified measures to mitigate flooding through improved preparedness, evacuation plans, public sensitisation campaigns. The three states made the assertion in separate interviews while reacting to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey on flood mitigation. They said the measures were part of the proactive response to the annual flood …

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are set to introduce joint broadcast monitoring measures ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative would tackle unethical broadcast practices and promote responsible electoral coverage nationwide. The NBC Director-General, Charles Ebuebu, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Ebuebu …

Abuja – The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Dr Chibuzor Okereke, has expressed the confidence that Nigeria will not drift into a one-party state, as preparations toward the 2027 general elections gather momentum. Okereke stated this while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja, He urged Nigerians to disregard the one-party state …

Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has been elected the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Badejo-Okusanya polled 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total votes cast, to defeat her closest rivals, Mr Lateef Akangbe, SAN, who secured 7,934 votes, and Mr Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, who polled 5,855 votes. Other elected national officers are Oghenero Okoro, who emerged …

A 25-year-old woman, identified as Erdoo Ugede, has been arrested for allegedly killing the two-month-old son of her husband’s alleged mistress in Ankyoov, Ikyogbaji Council Ward of Gwer East Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. Vanguard News reports that a  source in the community disclosed that the tragic incident occurred after the suspect reportedly invited the child’s mother and …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Saturday that it launched new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalization. The strikes were designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to restrict the traffic of oil tankers through …

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has dismissed allegations of foul play in the death of Mary Habila, a female member of his staff, saying he has not involved in the incident. Umahi described the deceased as “like a daughter” to him, urging the public and political actors to refrain from politicising the matter. The minister, who said this while …

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced a nationwide programme to recover illegal arms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja. Disu was speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the National Center for the Control of Small Arms & Light Weapons led by its Director-General, …

The Sokoto State Police Command says it has foiled several bandit attacks, neutralised scores of criminals and recorded significant successes against violent crimes across the state. Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Hassan-Shaffa, confirmed this on Thursday during a press briefing in Sokoto, highlighting sustained operations against banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and drug trafficking. Hassan-Shaffa said coordinated operations rescued 689 domestic animals …

The Kogi Government has confirmed the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area, while the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination was in progress. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Lokoja. Fanwo said that the victims were rescued …