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Turkey’s central Anatolian plateau is one of the country’s most important agricultural regions, producing wheat, maize, sugar beet and other crops. Yet beneath its cultivated fields, the ground is becoming increasingly unstable. Large sinkholes, some tens of metres wide and deep, have appeared across the Konya basin, swallowing farmland, and threatening nearby roads and settlements. […]
The 17 Local Government Area chairmen in Enugu State have pledged their support for Governor Peter Mbah’s development agenda, describing his administration’s achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure and economic growth as significant milestones. The Chairman of Igboeze South Local Government Area, Honourable Ugo Ferdinand Ukwueze, stated this while reacting to the governor’s presentation of his […]
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has inaugurated the campaign committee for the re-election of the Osun West Senatorial District lawmaker, Senator Lere Oyewumi. The governor, represented by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, described Oyewumi, who is the Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, as a responsible lawmaker who has made the […]
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Barely 24 hours when scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were killed in separate encounter in communities of Kukawa and Marte local government areas of Borno state, about 48 terrorists were neutralised by Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI while attempting to infiltrate military positions in Bitta […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Taraba State University, TSU, branch, has questioned the capacity of the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. Mike Dio Jen, to effectively manage the industrial dispute between the union and the Taraba State government. The union expressed concern over the commissioner's recent description of its ongoing strike as unconstitutional […]
During the campaign for the midterm elections, we’ve heard some seriously incendiary rhetoric from Republican leaders, including Donald Trump, against the Democratic candidate for the senate seat of Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed. The US president has called El-Sayed a “jihadist” and a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, a designated foreign terrorist organisation under US law. There […]
Recent elections in Brazil and Israel have yielded different political outcomes. In Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s narrow and ultimately surprise victory in a presidential runoff vote has kept him in office. In Israel, meanwhile, an inconclusive election result has left uncertainty over the formation of the next government. These outcomes are likely to […]
Tens of thousands of Israeli expats flew home to vote in Tuesday’s election – most of them, according to media reports, hoping for a result which would end Benjamin Netanyahu’s prime ministership. It looks as if they will be disappointed. We’ll know more when all votes are counted and seats allocated. But an apparent deadlock […]
In the difficult negotiation process surrounding the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), one of the most contentious points for member states and Members of the European Parliament is determining whether or not the recently proposed ETS revision will enable the EU to reach its established emission reduction goals. Research from Öko-Institut and Climact suggests this […]
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Four persons were reportedly killed when gunmen attacked Sabon Angwa community, around Bet/Zat in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Thursday night. The attackers were said to have stormed the community at about 8pm and opened fire on residents, despite the curfew imposed in parts of the state […]
The Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT, Squad of the Ogun State Police Command has recovered a stolen unregistered Lexus ES350 saloon car in Ondo State. The recovery followed sustained intelligence-led efforts months after the vehicle was snatched by suspected armed robbers. Police said the incident occurred on September 15, 2026, at about 2:00am in Ogijo […]
Former presidential aide and Arise Television's Morning Show anchor, Dr Reuben Abati, has reacted to the court judgement nullifying Governor Hope Uzodimma's candidacy for the Imo West Senatorial District election, saying the legal battle is not over. Abati said the Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, had indicated its intention to challenge […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has identified some of its registration officers across the country as responsible for irregularities involving suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and questionable entries in the preliminary voters' register. INEC's Director of Information and Communication Technology, ICT, Dr Lawrence Bayode, disclosed this on Friday while fielding questions on Arise Television's Morning […]
• Orders INEC to publish ex-governor’s name Alex Enumah in Abuja Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, ordered the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, to immediately stop parading himself as the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Imo West Senatorial election slated for January 16, 2027. Egwuatu issued […]
The Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Youth and Student Matters, Oladele John Nihi, has been coronated as the Olúomo of Aiyegunle Gbede, a traditional honour that recognises his connection to his community and his contributions to youth development and public service. Nihi, who hails from Aiyegunle Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area […]
…As NBTE moves to phase out non-applied sciences courses in polytechnics The House of Representatives has pledged to study the KPMG report on the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and make appropriate recommendations to address the agency’s operational and funding challenges. The Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education, […]
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Osun State, Oluwatoyin Babalola, has said the successful conduct of elections required deliberate preparation, effective coordination and the commitment of all stakeholders Babalola made this known during the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, workshop on election risk management to strengthen electoral preparedness and stakeholder collaboration ahead of the 2027 […]
Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old barber, Emmanuel Olatonok, for allegedly stabbing a 32-year-old man, Ibrahim Shago, to death following an argument in Dutse metropolis. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. He said the incident occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at […]
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, to urgently complete the rehabilitation of Kirikiri Federal Road in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency of Lagos State, following persistent transportation challenges linked to its deteriorating condition. The lawmakers specifically urged the agency to give priority attention to the Berger-Suya axis and resume work […]
By Efosa Taiwo Juliet Ehimuan, founder of Beyond Limits and former Director of Google West Africa, has urged African creatives and technology entrepreneurs to move beyond content creation to building sustainable businesses that own intellectual property and capture value from their work. Ehimuan made the call while speaking on artificial intelligence (AI) and the future […]
Former Imo West Senator Rochas Okorocha has disclosed that he named the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Okorocha said he was among the founding fathers of the APC and would not leave the party for anybody. He made the remarks while speaking about his face-off with Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma. According to Okorocha, “I […]
Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has declared support for the Rainbow Coalition championed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following his victory at the Federal High Court over the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial ticket for Imo West. Okorocha reportedly joined the coalition hours after the court recognised him as […]
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Hassan Adamu, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle in Hadejia Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. He said the suspect, a resident of Tudun Wada Quarters in Hadejia, […]
In the thick of the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan in 2024, the UN climate talks were rattled by what can only be described as a major PR disaster. The BBC, Reuters and The Guardian all carried headlines, attributed to leading climate policy experts, that the COPs were “no longer fit for purpose”. The articles […]
Amina Hassan in Abuja Parents of Margi community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to secure the release of 78 schoolchildren and a teacher abducted from Mussa and Lassa communities in separate incidents. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Chairman […]
The trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, over alleged cyberbullying was stalled on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja following his absence and a letter seeking an adjournment. At the mention of the case, prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), noted that the defendant was absent from […]
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, has urged newly appointed commissioners and special advisers to serve faithfully, uphold integrity and discharge their responsibilities without fear or favour. Balarabe gave the charge on Thursday after swearing in three commissioners, 18 special advisers, a Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) […]
.Resolves 528 cases By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has resolved 528 complaints against Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) and secured credit adjustments and refunds totalling N26,243,758.75 for affected consumers between January and September 2026. The General Manager, LASCOPA Afolabi Solebo, Esq., revealed this on Thursday. Solebo explained that 556 complaints were […]
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has signed into law a bill establishing the Mining Institute Alkaleri, Bauchi State (MIABAS), to promote mining education, develop technical skills and help tackle illegal mining. The development followed the passage of the bill by the Bauchi State House of Assembly, paving the way for […]
President Bola Tinubu's Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has said there is no plan to postpone the 2027 general elections, contrary to the "lies" of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Olusegun said Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have nothing to do with any such plan, if there […]
The Israeli political system presently revolves around three blocs jockeying for position after the election failed to provide a decisive outcome. Based on the latest figures – which are likely to change as absentee ballots and army votes are counted – the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, currently leads a coalition based around his own party, […]
When voters enter polling booths across the United States next week to cast their ballots in the midterm elections, very few will be thinking explicitly about foreign policy. In a recent survey by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, many people across the political spectrum named inflation and the cost of living as the issue […]
Months after the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. The UK chose not to get directly involved in the conflict. Nonetheless, it has been exposed to the crisis through record-high diesel prices as well as a spike in inflation. This echoes an earlier crisis in […]
Print article Share With the COP31 climate summit in Turkey looming, all eyes are on China to see what the country will push for in the negotiations. At COP30 last year, China helped to secure a “dialogue” on climate-related “unilateral trade measures”, as well as a two-year “work programme” concerning climate finance. The nation also […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ebonyi State has intensified efforts to identify and address potential risks that could disrupt the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The move followed a workshop on Electoral Risk Management organised at the commission’s headquarters in Abakaliki for stakeholders, including media representatives, security agencies […]
By Emmanuel Iheaka The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted that Governor Hope Uzodimma remains its candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, despite a Federal High Court judgment declaring former governor Rochas Okorocha the winner of the party’s senatorial primary. Read Also: Court sacks Uzodinma […]
The trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, before a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu was stalled on Thursday owing to his absence and a letter he wrote praying for an adjournment. At the mention of the case, prosecuting lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, […]
Europe is the fastest-warming continent on the planet, yet while citizens are suffering from heatwaves and the forests around them burn in catastrophic wildfires, the European Commission has proposed to weaken its flagship climate policy by allowing polluters to offset a quarter of a billion tonnes of CO2e with risky carbon credits – wasting billions […]
…Orders parties to notify police before rallies . We ‘re for nobody, we ‘re for everybody – REC, urges candidates to accept results or seek redress in court By Steve Oko UMUAHIA – The Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Afolabi, has warned political parties and their supporters against violence, intimidation, inflammatory statements and […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and the National Judicial Council, NJC, from considering the Director of Enforcement of the FCT High Court, Chukwuemeka Tony Ubani, for appointment as a judge. Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the suit […]
A Civil Society Organisation, (CSO), Peer Foundation and some communities in Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State have rejected the proposed siting of a Naval base in the Stubb Creek Forest Reserve of the area. They described the government move as not just "Eco-destructive" but a land grabbing attempt using […]
O.J. Aboje, counsel to former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, has reacted to the Abuja Federal High Court judgment which removed incumbent governor, Hope Uzodinma, as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Imo West Senatorial District. DAILY POST reports that the court, on Thursday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to publish Okorocha's […]
Nick Reece is Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Australia, and co-chair-elect of C40, a global network of nearly 100 major cities working to address climate change. Claudio Castro is Mayor of Renca, Chile. Both are board members of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy. When we talk about the green economy, we often […]
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By Dennis Agbo The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council in Enugu State has held a strategic meeting to coordinate mobilisation efforts and develop campaign plans for Governor Peter Mbah’s re-election bid and other party candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, convened on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by the […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has opposed a proposal to invite the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to brief the House on preparations for the 2027 general elections, arguing that the engagement could distract the commission. Kalu made the position known during Wednesday’s plenary […]
Officers of the Ogun State Police Command have undergone a two-day capacity building training on Post-Violence Care and Gender-Based Violence, GBV, aimed at improving survivor-centred response and investigation. The training was organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with the APIN Public Health Initiative. The Command's Police Public […]
The Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has arrested a 27-year-old man, Ishaq Lawan Ibrahim, popularly known as Malam Keya, over alleged sponsorship of violent gang clashes in Dala Local Government Area. The suspect, a resident of Yelwa in Dala, was arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following an intelligence-led […]
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has urged members of the 2025 Batch C corps to embrace entrepreneurship, create opportunities and contribute to national development as they complete their national service. Nafiu gave the charge in his farewell message to the outgoing corps members, congratulating them on […]
• Sounds upbeat on successful electoral outcome based on his outstanding performance •Tells party faithful Tinubu’s re-election is a task that must be done Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has set in motion the machinery for its 2027 electioneering following the inauguration of a huge campaign council comprising over […]