The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied the registration of two new political parties in Nigeria. The two new political parties rumoured to have been registered by INEC are “Independent Democrats” and “Peoples Democratic Movement”. The commission, in a statement shared on X on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, described …
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Oil prices fell on Thursday, June 19, 2025, with investors hesitating to take new positions after United States President Donald Trump gave mixed signals on potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. Brent crude futures fell 20 cents, or 0.26%, to $76.5 a barrel by 0421 GMT, after gaining 0.3% …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested seven internet fraudsters in Abuja. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, they were arrested in the Lifecamp and Kubwa axes of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. He said that the arrest …
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged employers to improve on the welfare of corp members posted to their organisations. The Coordinator of NYSC in Zamfara, Mallam Muhammad Ahmed, made the call at the 2025 Zamfara NYSC Management/Corps Employers Workshop on Thursday in Gusau. Ahmed said the appeal was …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to urban development and improving the quality of life of residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Tinubu stated this while inaugurating the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari A. Kyari Street) and other roads, in Abuja on Thursday, to celebrate his …
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National Pension Commission (PenCom) has launched Pension Boost 1.0, a new initiative under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) aimed at increasing monthly pension payments to retirees. With the launch, total monthly pension payouts have increased from N8.3 billion to N11.9 billion, effective June. The Director-General of PenCom, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, …
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THE Police Command in Ondo State has arrested two suspected drug peddlers and recovered 50 bags of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. DSP Olushola Ayanlade, command’s spokesperson made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Akure. He said that the operation was in …
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Dr Oliver Agundu, the new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi, on Thursday warned INEC staff against absenteeism, laxity, and indolence in their duties. Agundu issued the warning during a meeting with management and Electoral Officers at the INEC state office, Marine Road, Lokoja. He said the meeting aimed to …
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THE Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has awarded foreign postgraduate scholarships to 200 successful candidates under its 2025 scholarship programme. The Director, Corporate Affairs, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama said in a statement that the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, presented the award letters to the beneficiaries at a brief ceremony on …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has praised Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State for restoring peace and initiating infrastructural development across the state. Tinubu praised the governor on Thursday during his official visit to inaugurate several key projects in the state. This is contained in a statement by the President’s spokesperson, Mr …
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