2027: INEC gives candidates who’s name were omitted 14-day window to table complains
Following the controversy that trailed the release of the final list of contestants for next year’s governorship election, the Independent...
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World Bank warns of worsened poverty, food insecurity in Nigeria despite economic gains
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that poverty levels and food insecurity in Nigeria may get worse, an event...
Police release ex-Imo Gov Okorocha on bail
Following his arrest and interrogation over allegations on forgery and impersonation, the Nigeria Police Force has released former Imo State...
Former President Kabila emerges Coalition leader in Congo
Former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila has emerged as leader of a new political-military coalition...
Turn Economic Gains Into Relief For Nigerians, Ex-IMF Expert Tells FG
A former International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank expert, Dr Ifediora Amobi, has urged the Federal Government to turn...
Bandits Impose Levies On Niger Communities
Five villagers have been killed, more than 18 abducted, and houses, vehicles and a market set ablaze by bandits in...
Yilwadta Says No Party Can Match APC As Opposition Steps Up Quest For Single Candidate
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed confidence in the ruling party’s ability to...
Energy, Transport To Get 78% As Nigeria Woos Global Investors For $78.5bn
The federal government has taken a $78.5 billion investment pitch to global investors, unveiling 65 projects across priority sectors, with...
LEADERSHIP Award Nomination Will Spur More Development In Edo – Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said his nomination for the LEADERSHIP Newspaper Governor of the Year 2026 award...
Villa Put Six Past Fenerbahce In Record Rout
Aston Villa recorded their biggest ever European victory as Nicolas Jackson inspired a 6-0 rout of Fenerbahce in the Champions...