The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has organised a two-day refresher training for political parties on the use of its Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP). In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, said the aim was to enhance the capacity of …
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The Federal Government has pledged to end Nigeria’s dependence on fish importation by boosting local production and empowering youth and women with start-up grants in the fisheries sector. Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, made the commitment on Wednesday in Abuja during a consultative meeting with Fisheries …
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Rear Adm. Ahmad Gaya, Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command has inaugurated a state-of-the-art conference room and a spectacular billboard at the Nigerian Navy SHIP SOROH (NNS SOROH), and commended the Commander. The FOC gave the commendation in Yenagoa on Wednesday, during the inauguration. Gaya commended the Commander, Officers, and …
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The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested four suspects and allegedly recovered some stolen items from them. This is contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John in Uyo on Wednesday. John said two of the suspects arrested had allegedly confessed …
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The Nigerian stock market continued on a positive note on Wednesday, adding N1.44 trillion to its value. Market capitalisation surged by 1.80 per cent to reach N81.584 trillion, up from N80.143 trillion recorded on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 2,277.54 points, or 1.80 per cent, settling at …
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MultiChoice Nigeria and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have both filed appeals at the Court of Appeal in Abuja over a recent Federal High Court judgment concerning subscription price increases on DStv and GOtv platforms. The legal dispute centres on whether a private company operating in a …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two Chinese nationals, Huang Xiao Liang (a.k.a Liu Xiao Liang) and Shi Yang Xiong, for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The judgement was delivered on Monday, July 14, 2025, by Justice Dehinde Dipeolu at the Federal High Court in …
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THE Federal Government has officially inaugurated the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Ambassador Programme in Akwa Ibom State, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen youth engagement and grassroots participation in national development. Mr Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development, described the inauguration at the ARISE Youth Skills Week 2025 as a …
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THE United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Mohamed Fall, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting young people in developing diplomacy skills to build a better future. Fall made the remarks during his welcome address at the maiden Premier Academy International Model UN (PAIMUN) conference, organised by the United …
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The Delta Police Command says it has neutralised six kidnap suspects in the state. The Spokesman for the Command, SP Bright Edafe, said this at a news briefing on Tuesday in Warri. Edafe said the suspects were neutralised on Wednesday, when operatives raided their hideout on the Ughelli-Patani Expressway. He …
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