Kayode Omidiji

ADC slams new poll schedule

ADC slams new poll schedule, says it’s designed to aid Tinubu’s re-election

Politics / /

The African Democratic Congress has rejected the revised 2026–2027 general election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, describing it as a politically biased plan designed to favour the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the new deadlines and […]

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Four of my associates arrested, I may be next – El-Rufai

FCT High Court Judge withdraws from El-Rufai’s case

Metro, News / /

Justice Hussaini Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has stepped down from hearing the fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, citing plans to proceed on leave. Following his withdrawal, the case file has been returned to the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court for

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EKEDC introduces e-billing from March 1

Lifestyle, News, Technology / /

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced the introduction of electronic billing (e-billing) for its customers, effective from March 1, 2026. According to the company, customers will begin to receive their electricity bills electronically instead of in paper form as part of efforts to improve service delivery and enhance communication. ALSO READ:EKEDC says Ikoyi

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INEC shifts 2027 election dates after new Electoral Act

Big Story, Politics / /

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election following changes to Nigeria’s electoral law. The Commission had earlier fixed Saturday, February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections were scheduled for Saturday,

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Ramadan: Federal Polytechnic Bauchi threatens ‘instant marriage’ for male, female students seen together

Lifestyle, Metro / /

The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has stirred controversy after issuing a directive barring male and female students from standing together on campus during the holy month of Ramadan. In a circular dated February 25, 2026, and signed by the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Alhaji Kamisu Salihu, the institution warned that any

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NCS arrests visitor for attempting to smuggle drugs into Agodi custodial centre

Metro / /

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Oyo State Command, has arrested a male visitor for allegedly attempting Agodi custodial centre drug smuggling. The suspect was apprehended during routine security screening of visitors and their belongings at the entrance of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Agodi, Ibadan. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olanrewaju Anjorin, said the

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National grid

Nigerians react as National grid says ‘There’s light at the end of the tunnel’

Entertainment, News / /

Nigerians have taken to social media to respond after the National Grid posted an optimistic message about electricity supply on its X page on Thursday evening. In the post, the agency wrote that there is “light at the end of the tunnel,” a statement that quickly drew reactions from users who questioned the current state

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Lagos Airport fire destroyed air-to-ground communication — NAMA

Metro / /

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has confirmed that a fire outbreak at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, destroyed critical air-to-ground communication equipment, forcing air traffic controllers to rely on emergency backup systems to sustain flight operations. The Managing Director of NAMA, Farouk Umar, disclosed this on Wednesday while assessing the impact of the

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Bill Gates confesses to two affairs, says Epstein link was ‘personal mistake’

Metro, News / /

Bill Gates has acknowledged having two affairs with Russian women during his marriage to Melinda French Gates and apologised for his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates spoke during a meeting with staff of the Gates Foundation on Tuesday, where he addressed questions about his personal life and his connection to Epstein.

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