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As November 8, 2025, Governorship and National Assembly by-elections are fast approaching in Anambra State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured to conduct a transparent and credible election in the state. Recall that the gubernatorial and two by-elections would be held following the demise of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South Senatorial Zone last year, and also the House of Assembly member representing Onitsha North. Federal Constituency, Justice Azuka, of the Labour Party (LP) was kidnapped and later murdered by hoodlums. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, gave the assurance, yesterday, at the…

Stakeholders in the health sector have been urged to intensify and extend the measles and rubella vaccination campaign to grassroots communities. The Head of Mission for the Advocacy Project at the Centre for Well-Being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions, Dr. Mahmud Zubairu, in a statement on Tuesday, said low vaccination coverage could lead to increased deaths and disabilities, particularly among children. The centre recalled that in May 2024, a measles outbreak killed 24 people in Adamawa State. Quoting media reports, the centre stressed that the measles outbreak affected two local government areas where nearly 200 suspected cases were identified. It stated,…

Operatives of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have apprehended a suspected member of a four-man ‘one-chance’ (robbery) gang and recovered their operational vehicle, a Toyota Camry (1999 model). The suspect, James Aniyah, 48, was arrested around 8:00 p.m. on Monday near MKO Abiola Garden, Ojota. He was found in the car alongside a female victim who had allegedly been abducted earlier at Allen Roundabout, Ikeja. According to the police, the victim was lured into the gang’s vehicle under the guise of heading to Mowe-Ibafo, Ogun State. Once inside, the gang demanded her phone and other belongings. Seized drinksThe…

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has been linked with a move to Serie A side AS Roma from FC Nantes, Soccernet.ng reports. This year marks five years since the 29-year-old joined Nantes from Levante. During that time, he has made 191 appearances for the club, scoring 35 goals and providing 38 assists. However, despite having a year left on his contract, the Nigeria international could be heading into his final season with the French side. According to reports, the Pacy winger is on Roma’s radar and could be open to a move to the Stadio Olimpico as the summer transfer…

On Wednesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio finally defended himself since Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused him of sexual harassment. This is not the first time he has been accused of such, but this instance feels different. He denied the accusation by alluding to his record of awards as a “gender-friendly” governor and pointing out his cherished personal relationships with women that put him beyond such impropriety. Good for him, but there is also enough record of his public conduct to consider a pattern of his behaviour when dealing with women. For instance, in 2020, when former Managing Director of…

Agency The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Tuesday cracked down on illegal sachet water production in Dutse Alhaji and Dawaki in the Federal Capital Territory. The enforcement exercise led to the confiscation and closure of multiple facilities producing sachet water in unsafe environments, using substandard equipment and failing to meet regulatory standards. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the operation uncovered several facilities where multiple individuals were fraudulently claiming ownership of the same sachet water brand. The Director of NAFDAC’s FCT directorate, Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, told journalists that over 40 illegal water factories had…

Photo credit: Tiwa Savage/Instagram At this stage in her career, Tiwa Savage is no longer just thinking about music; she’s thinking about legacy. From topping charts to gracing global stages, she has spent years cementing her place as one of Africa’s most influential artists. But now, she’s building something bigger. With “Water & Garri,” her debut as an executive producer and lead actress, she has taken her first steps into filmmaking. Beyond that, she is passionate about education and philanthropy, and she strongly believes in African artists owning their work and telling their own stories. In her latest conversation with…

Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa has shared his thoughts on Rwanda’s recent coaching change ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualification tie, Soccernet.ng reports. Both the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Wasps of Rwanda have undergone a change in their coaching setup as they vie to secure valuable three points in their upcoming clash. For Nigeria, Eric Chelle is now in charge of the squad, while for Amavubi, Adel Amrouche has been appointed as their new head coach, introducing an element of unpredictability into their setup. APPOINTMENT OF THE NATIONAL TEAMS COACHES.#TuriAmavubi pic.twitter.com/L2ZH1pwPSA — Rwanda FA (@FERWAFA) March…

Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has filed a N1.1 billion defamation lawsuit against blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The lawsuit follows a series of social media posts in which the blogger allegedly made false and damaging statements against Chinwo, accusing her of being involved in a contractual dispute and the diversion of $345,000 linked to her former record label boss, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, also known as EeZee Tee. The suit, filed by Chinwo’s lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, seeks a court order directing the blogger to delete all allegedly defamatory…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, says six Nigerian ports are grappling with decrepit infrastructure. While determined to ensure that the Nigerian ports take advantage of the intra-African trade that is expected to increase with the coming into operation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Dantsoho said the NPA is taking steps to reposition the Nigerian ports to improve its competitive strategy to stay ahead of its rival ports. He spoke during his presentation at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Maritime and Logistics event in Lagos on Tuesday, with the theme: ‘Improving the competitiveness…