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Rising Cost of Living Fueling Voter Apathy, Political Parties Cry Out

Political parties, under the umbrella of Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) yesterday, bemoaned the rising cost of living in the country, saying the development was largely responsible for the increasing cases of voter apathy during elections. IPAC’s National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, stated this in Abuja at the Independent National Electoral Commission fourth quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of political parties. The council urged stakeholders in the electoral process to join in voter education, sensitization and mobilization to ensure a free, […]

10/18/2024 3

News

IGP orders for recovery of 612 stolen vehicles

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate investigation and recovery of a second batch of 612 vehicles flagged as stolen on the Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) platform. He also ordered the investigation of over 1,610 vehicles with conflicting registration information on the platform. The e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data, introduced by the police in July 2024, and designed to support police investigations, operational activities, and combat vehicle-related crimes, including […]

10/18/2024 4

News

Reps moves to enhance bill on Independent candidacy

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the House of Representatives has created a Website to enhance public awareness and interaction on the Independent Candidacy Bill. Addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, the Spokesperson of the house, Akin Rotimi, disclosed that the primary aim of the bill is to deepen political participation as much as possible. He stated that the country had witnessed seven electoral circles since the commencement of the fourth republic and that it was important to improve the […]

10/18/2024 2

World

EU Leaders to discuss stricter migration laws.

European Union leaders are set to meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss tighter migration controls, driven by the rise in support for far-right movements across the bloc. The summit will address how to better manage irregular migration, alongside discussions on the ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine. In a letter inviting EU leaders to the summit, EU Council President, Charles Michel highlighted the need for concrete action to tackle irregular migration. He outlined plans to enhance control of […]

10/17/2024 2

News

Jonathan knocks judiciary over verdicts on political cases

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday has criticized the judiciary for recent court rulings, expressing concern over judgements related to political cases. Speaking at the 67th birthday celebration of legal expert Mike Ozekhome in Abuja, Jonathan highlighted a Supreme Court ruling that allowed a ward chairman of a political party to suspend the National Chairman, describing the decision as destabilizing to democracy. Jonathan argued that such rulings undermine the natural order of leadership, likening it to turning a cone upside […]

10/17/2024 3

News

Court fixes Nov 8 to hear NNPCL Staff Cooperative Society leadership dispute

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama on Thursday has postponed further hearings on the leadership crisis within the Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to November 8. Charles Agbaza announced the new date, where he will also address a motion by 15 NNPC staff members requesting his recusal from the case, citing concerns over his impartiality. The defendants argue that some interim orders made by the judge reflect bias, affecting […]

10/17/2024 3

Health

Nigeria receives 846,000 doses of malaria vaccine

Nigeria has received 846,000 doses of a new malaria vaccine, aimed at reducing the country's high rate of malaria, particularly among children and vulnerable groups. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, on Thursday announced this during an event in Abuja, noting the vaccine's potential to significantly lower malaria-related deaths. The vaccine, RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix), has proven effective in large trials across Africa, reducing malaria cases and fatalities among children as Nigeria becomes the third African nation, after […]

10/17/2024 2

Entertainment News

Don Jazzy donates N100m to VeryDarkMan

Nigerian music producer and executive Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, has donated N100 million to the non-governmental organization (NGO) of controversial activist and influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). VDM disclosed the donation in a video posted on his social media platforms on Thursday. According to him, he was initially alarmed when he discovered the large sum in his account, fearing it was an error or a setup. However, after reaching out to several contacts […]

10/17/2024 2

Sports News

Ex-Man City teammates who helped him pay bills after being charged with rape

Former Manchester City defender, Benjamin Mendy has revealed that former teammates, Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva, and Riyad Mahrez assisted him to pay legal fees and child support after being charged with rape. Recall Mendy was charged with committing sexual offenses in 2023 after he was arrested in 2020. He was eventually acquitted of all charges related to two counts of rape and one of attempted rape. The Frenchman was then released by Man City at the end of the 2022-23 […]

10/17/2024 2