Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue, on Monday, inaugurated the state’s electronic emergency management system for effective handling of humanitarian crises. Performing the ceremony in Makurdi, Alia said the e-emergency platforms, known as, Benue E-emergency Platforms, will significantly enhance the protection of lives and property in the state. Alia was represented …

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties against early open campaigns for the 2027 General Election, describing it as a violation of the Electoral Act. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …

Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful in the state to participate in the ongoing membership revalidation exercise. Eno made the call shortly after validation his membership of the party at Ibiakpan Obotim Ward II in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area on Monday. The …

THE Lagos State Government has sealed the premises of Vaniti Club House over protracted and deliberate infractions of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018. The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency …

Abia government has ordered 20 additional electric buses for mass transit in addition to the 20 ordered earlier and increased the charging stations from 10 to 20. The State commissioner of Information, Okey Kanu said this  during a press briefing on the outcome of the Abia State Government Executive Council …

THE Kogi government has approved six-month paid maternity leave for mothers and 14-day paid paternity leave for fathers in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Adeiza Abdulazeez, made this known on Monday in Lokoja during activities marking the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). Abdulazeez, represented by the ministry’s Permanent …

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has formally declared his intention to contest for a second term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oyebanji made the declaration on Monday during a meeting with members of the Central Working Committee of the APC held at the party secretariat in …

Names of about five players that could leave Chelsea this summer transfer window have been revealed. As reported by The TouchlineX (via Fabrizio Romano), the players are Marc Guiu, Armando Broja, Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson and Raheem Sterling. The exit of the players from Stamford Bridge is key for Chelsea …

THE Plateau Chapter of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Special Marshals has elected new officials to pilot its affairs for the next three years. The newly elected officials were inaugurated by Mr Olajide Mogaji, the Sector Commander of the FRSC in the state, on Saturday in Jos. Speaking at …

…Insists Nigeria’s future lies in youth Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo has encouraged Nigerian youth to seek self development, insisting that: “The future of Nigeria lies in its youth, and their ability to engage with the world is crucial.” Speaking at the weekend during the handover of books donated …