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The local government election conducted on the 5th of October 2024 by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has been declared invalid by the Supreme Court. In a judgment delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the court declared the election invalid for grossly violating the Electoral Act. Reading the judgement, Justice Tukur said the action of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission is declared void for lack of substantial compliance to the Electoral Act and guidelines as the electoral body continued voter registration even after announcing an election date. The court held that processes leading to the conduct of a local…

The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged, the addition of Romania marks a significant update. The US has also focused on enhancing security checks and prioritising countries with strong diplomatic ties and border security standards. According to the US Bureau of Consular Affairs website, the Visa Waiver Programme allows most citizens or…

South African Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday after a fourth-round submission win over bitter rival Israel Adesanya in a blockbuster bout at Perth Arena. In the main event of UFC 305, du Plessis appeared to be flagging against the two-time former champion before a spectacular takedown of Adesanya solidified his 185-pound belt. Du Plessis (22-2) has now won 10 fights in a row, having originally claimed the belt after beating polarising Sean Strickland in January. “I came in here to die for this belt,” du Plessis said. “I came here to take it home. Here…

Lagos State House of Assembly lawmakers have condemned what they described as the invasion of the assembly by its former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Information Strategy Security, Stephen Olukayode Ogundipe, said this in a statement on Friday. “For the avoidance of doubt, the rules governing plenary sessions of the House are clear. A valid sitting requires a formal notice to all members, the presence of a quorum, an approved agenda, and the mace—an essential symbol of legislative authority,” he said. “None of these procedural requirements were met during the purported session,…

In Summary African traditional festivals are deeply rooted in history, spirituality, and cultural identity. Many are tied to royal lineages, marking transitions of power, while others honor deities, ancestors, and natural elements. Some, like Nigeria’s Durbar, originated from military traditions, while Ghana’s Akwasidae links to the Ashanti Kingdom’s golden stool. Masquerade festivals often serve as mediums between the living and the dead, while events like Ethiopia’s Timkat celebrate religious rites. Deep Dive!!African festivals are not just celebrations; they are historical archives in motion, where culture, power, and identity are reaffirmed. They are not just festivals; they are Africa’s living traditions, where history, power, and spirituality…

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DR Gbenga Hashim, a former presidential candidate and an oil magnate, has praised former Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) for acknowledging his past misdeeds some 31 years ago as the head of a junta and offering an apology to the nation. In a press statement released by his media department on Tuesday, Dr Hashim described the move as a crucial step towards national healing and reconciliation. Hashim, who was detained without trial under Babangida’s military regime, revealed that while he was invited to the launch of IBB’s latest book, he was unable to attend. However, he…

Dr Babatunde Balogun Come February 27, 2025, we will likely wake up to our customary daily chores, hustles, and pursuits – whatever it is that keeps us going. Surely, it is a blessing to have the privilege of fighting for an altruistic cause, caring for a loved one, or aiming for a lofty goal. Thursday, February 27, 2020, was also meant to be business as usual for many of us. Or perhaps not, certainly, not for me. We were greeted with the alarming news of Nigeria’s first COVID-19 case. Wow, that was huge! I instantly recalled my personal experience with…

The Nigerian government has unveiled Galaxy Backbone’s ‘Govmail’, ServiceWise GPT, and the Federal Civil Service Online Portal digital service platforms for civil servants nationwide. The head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, made this announcement on Thursday in Abuja to mark her 100 days in office. In a statement by Galaxy Backbone’s spokesperson, Chidi Okpala on Friday, he said the digital platforms unveiling underscored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to enhancing digital governance and driving innovation across the nation’s Federal Civil Service. Speaking at a meeting where the Govmail Interface was first officially presented and demonstrated to…

Nsikak Akpan, the provost of Foreign Links Campus, Ile-Ife, Osun state, has completed his 150-hour marathon lecture and awaits the Guinness World Records (GWR) certification. The doctorate holder started the 6-day teaching exercise at the school campus in the Moro area of the state. In July, the scholar said he was embarking on the exercise out of passion for “teaching and desire to inspire” people. Akpan, an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), said he wants his GWR attempt to become an “inspiration for all who dared to dream big”. “… as I will reach the 150th hour. The whole…