Nigerians can now check the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general election online through the Independent National Electoral Commission’s portal. The commission made the register available online following concerns over its earlier absence from the website during the inspection period. The online platform allows registered voters to view …

The Independent National Electoral Commission has decided to publish the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general elections online following concerns from Nigerians and other stakeholders over its accessibility. The commission announced the decision on Monday, saying the register was displayed physically at registration areas nationwide from October 9 …

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has hinted that the 2027 general election might be postponed due to the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria. The Director General of NCDC, Jide Idris, said if Ebola spreads wide enough, the Nigerian government might need to postpone the 2027 general election. The 2027 general …

There is tension in Kwara State after terrorists reportedly abducted members of Iru Ekun Security Group spearheaded by Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The assailants were said to have whisked away the security members and forced them to renounce community protection in Kwara State. The …

Organisers of the Ballon d’Or, France Football, have officially confirmed the top 10 players for this year. They include the favourites Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. Other players that made the cut are current holder Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise and Rodri. The 2026 winner will be …

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé, on Monday made history after finishing in the top 10 official ranking of the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Mbappé made the list alongside Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lionel Messi, Michael Olise, Fabián Ruiz, Rodri and Lamine Yamal. However, according to Madrid Xtra, …

Thomas Markle Sr, the father of Meghan, wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, has admitted to paying for sex in the Philippines but denied allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images. According to The Sun, Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, alleged that he found a collection of images belonging to their …

Umar Augie has been declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Argungu/Augie Federal Constituency of Kebbi State after winning a fresh primary election ordered by a Federal High Court. Augie scored 33,013 votes to defeat his only challenger, Samir Felande, who polled 1,319 votes, in the exercise held …

Bandits have killed seven vigilantes and abducted more than 30 residents in an attack on Kaura Namoda town, Zamfara State. The attackers entered the town through a riverine route around midnight on Friday and operated for over three hours, striking Kofar Zurmi and Old Market areas. Chairman of Kaura Namoda …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, says it is monitoring 53 primary contacts linked to the confirmed Ebola case in the country, with investigations expanding to include people exposed at multiple locations. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this on Sunday during a press …