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FULL LIST: INEC Releases 10 States With Highest Registered Voters Ahead of 2027
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its latest figures on registered voters ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Lagos State recording the highest number nationwide. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the figures at a stakeholders' meeting and press conference in Abuja, saying the national voters' register now contains 103,428,715 voters following
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Bichi Lawmaker Abubakar Welcomes 21 Scholarship Graduates, Flags Off 2nd Batch For 38 Students
The member representing Bichi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, has welcomed 21 beneficiaries of his foreign scholarship programme who recently returned after completing their Master's degree programmes abroad. The lawmaker also flagged off the second batch of the programme, comprising 38 students
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BBNaija Season 11 Winner Temi Nkem Receives N90m, Brand-New SUV
The winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, Temi Nkem, on Tuesday received her N90 million cash prize and a brand-new SUV. Nkem emerged as the winner of the reality show on Sunday, 4 October, after beating fellow finalists Aikou and Sheba in the top three. The 21-year-old was declared the winner after viewers voted
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JUST-IN: R&B Legend Freddie Jackson Dies At 69
American RB singer Freddie Jackson, renowned for hit songs including "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight," has died aged 69. Jackson's family announced his death in a statement, saying the singer "went home to rest last night." The family did not disclose his age or cause of death. "It is with profound sadness
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Dangote Refinery IPO: Investors Urged To Consider Other Market Options
Investors have been advised to look beyond Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and consider other instruments available in the Nigerian capital market. The advice was contained in a statement by DSU Brokerage Services amid renewed interest in the capital market following attention surrounding the proposed Dangote Refinery IPO. The firm said an IPO could provide an
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Benue Govt To Political Parties: "Obtain Permit Or We Pull Down Your Billboards"
The Benue State Government has given political parties, individuals and groups a two-week ultimatum to obtain permits from the Benue State Signage and Advertisement Agency, clearance from the Urban Development Board and pay prescribed fees before erecting or retaining billboards. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Solomon Iorpev, on Tuesday,
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Dangote Expects To Raise 10m Retail Investors From Public Offering
Dangote Refinery is targeting ten million retail investors for its planned initial public offering. The groups chief executive David Bird disclosed this on Tuesday. Bird said the refinery was using Saudi Aramcos listing as a benchmark for the IPO and expected to smash that target. Speaking at the Fujairah Energy Markets Forum, Bird said the
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Asari's Video: Edo Lawyer Osa-Ogbegie Defends Okunbo's Legacy, Son, Condemns Attack
A Benin-based legal practitioner, Barrister Daniel Aroren Noah Osa-Ogbegie, has condemned what he described as attacks by Niger Delta activist, Asari Dokubo, on the late Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, popularly known as Captain Hosa, and his son, Osahon Idahosa Okunbo. Osa-Ogbegie, in a statement issued on Tuesday in reaction to a viral video by Dokubo,
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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Busari Names 21 Flamingos For Morocco
Nigeria head coach Akeem Busari has named a 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, with the Flamingos set to depart the country on Wednesday. The tournament will be held from 17 October to 7 November, with 24 teams competing for the global title. Captain Harmony Chidi headlines the squad,
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Beach Soccer AFCON 2026 Qualifiers: Ghana's Black Sharks Arrive Nigeria For Sand Eagles Clash
Ghana's Black Sharks are expected in Nigeria on Thursday ahead of their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2026 qualifying clash with the Sand Eagles. The West African rivals will meet in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie on Saturday, 10 October, with Nigeria hosting the encounter at the Murtala Muhammed Square Beach
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Djokovic Claims Seventh China Open Title After De Minaur Retires
Novak Djokovic claimed a record-extending seventh China Open title in Beijing after Alex de Minaur retired injured during the final. The former world No. 1 secured the 102nd title of his illustrious career without playing a full match in either the semi-final or final. Djokovic was awarded victory in his semi-final after Daniil Medvedev was
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2027: Lagos, Kano, Lead as INEC Releases States With Highest Registered Voters
Lagos, Kano and Kaduna states have the highest numbers of registered voters ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday at a stakeholders' meeting and press conference in Abuja while presenting an update on the national voters' register. Amupitan said
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Shettima Leaves Abuja To Lead Nutrition Talks In Ethiopia
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to lead a historic government-to-government peer exchange focused on accelerating nutrition delivery. The Vice President is attending the forum on the invitation of the deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Temesgen Tiruneh, who is championing the countrys multi sectoral approach to boost nutrition in
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NAF Crash: Senate Postpones October 12, 13 Security Summit
The Senate has postponed its two-day National Security Summit scheduled for October 12 and 13, 2026, following the fatal crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. LEADERSHIP had earlier reported that the crash, which occurred on Monday, claimed the lives of 25 officers and
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Super Falcons Camp Swells to 21 As Ajibade, Echegini, Alozie Arrive
The Super Falcons' 2028 Olympic qualifying camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, has swelled to 21 players following the arrival of captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Jennifer Onyinyechi Echegini and United States-based defender Michelle Alozie. The trio reported to camp on Tuesday ahead of the team's second training session as preparations intensify for the 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign.
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Nigeria's Untapped Manufacturing Opportunities Worth N40trn —Report
Nigerias manufacturers failed to serve about $29.4 billion of local demand in 2025, a gap worth more than N40 trillion at 2025 exchange rates, according to a new report. The Nigerian Manufacturing Opportunity Report 2026, published by SEID, a communications and market intelligence firm, releases on Tuesday, showed that imports supplied 64 per cent
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