INEC to hold ‘extraordinary’ meeting Saturday on 2023 elections guidelines
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will hold a meeting on Saturday over the implementation of the electoral bill 2022. On Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari finally signed the electoral act amendment bill into law. Buhari had initially rejected the bill after the national assembly made direct primary compulsory for political […]
Hiding in subways, unable to cross borders… the plight of Nigerians in Ukraine
When most parts of the world went to sleep on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, Russia went to war. People woke up to the news that President Vladimir Putin had ordered a special military operation in Ukraine’s Donbas region. Explosions were also heard in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kramatorsk and in other parts of Ukraine. […]
Seplat acquires Mobil Producing Oil assets from ExxonMobil for $1.3m (updated)
Seplat Energy Plc says it has entered into an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) from Exxon Mobil Corporation, Delaware (ExxonMobil). The company disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The statement added that the transaction is subject to ministerial approval and other required regulatory […]
Buhari asks n’assembly to delete clause in electoral act ‘disenfranchising’ political appointees
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the national assembly to expunge section 84 (12) of the electoral act of 2022 because it disenfranchises serving political officers. The section reads: “No political appointee at any level shall be a voting delegate or be voted for at the convention or congress of any political party for […]
Court slams life imprisonment on Evans for kidnapping — after four years of trial
A high court in Ikeja, Lagos has convicted Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, kidnap kingpin better known as Evans on charges of conspiracy and kidnapping. Evans was tried alongside Uche Amadi, Ogechi Uchechukwu, Chilaka Ifeanyi, Okwuchukwu Nwachukwu and Victor Aduba over the alleged kidnapping of Donatus Dunu, chief executive officer of Maydon Pharmaceuticals Ltd. The […]
Russian troops enter Ukraine’s capital, move to topple Zelenskyy
Russian troops have entered Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine — a day after the invasion of the country on the order of Vladimir Putin, president of Russia. The troops are reportedly moving to seize the capital and topple the government. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had said he was the target of the […]
Finally, Buhari signs amended electoral bill into law
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally signed the electoral act amendment bill into law. A signing ceremony was held at the federal executive council (FEC) chamber in the presidential villa in Abuja on Friday. Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, and Kayode Fayemi, chairman of the Nigeria […]
Russia-Ukraine war: 137 killed, 316 wounded, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says at least 137 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been killed since the Russian invasion began. Zelensky added that 316 soldiers have also been wounded in the attack. Addressing the nation on Friday, the Ukrainian president praised the citizens for their heroism in fighting back. He said […]
Newspaper Headlines: Nigerians stranded in Ukraine send SOS to Buhari, demand evacuation
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the rising number of casualties, appeared on the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Daily COVID Tracker: Nigeria reports 34 infections in three states
Nigeria on Thursday recorded 34 cases of COVID-19. Here are five updates about the pandemic. US CDC to loosen indoor mask guidelines The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected to loosen its guidelines for when and where Americans should wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This […]