Month: August 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has commenced its campaign for the August 22 local government elections. The campaign kicked off in Ikwo Local Government Area on Monday, with the party targeting victory across the state’s 13 local government areas and 171 wards. Governor Francis Nwifuru, represented by his deputy, Patricia Obila, presented the party’s flag to its Ikwo chairmanship candidate, Chidi Nwode. Nwifuru urged party members to […]

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned prospective corps members that they will not be mobilised for national service without obtaining clearance from the National Electronic Registration Database (NERD). The scheme issued the warning on Monday as preparations intensify for the mobilisation of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ prospective corps members. In a notice shared on its official X account, the NYSC described NERD clearance as compulsory for all prospective […]

A United States-based Nigerian, Sage Vincent Ike, has alleged that he spent more than ₦1 million to renew his Nigerian passport after a four-month process plagued by delays, multiple payments and bureaucratic bottlenecks. In a series of posts on X, Ike claimed the delays disrupted his travel plans and forced him to make repeated payments both in the United States and Nigeria. He said he paid $280 for a 10-year […]

The trial of activist and publisher of Sahara Reporter, Omoyele Sowore, was on Monday adjourned until September 20, 2026, after a heated courtroom exchange between lawyers representing the defence and the Department of State Services (DSS). The disagreement prompted Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to caution both senior advocates against making inflammatory remarks, warning that continued misconduct could result in disciplinary action. The drama unfolded after […]

Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, the Kebbi State High Court judge who was abducted by gunmen last week, has regained his freedom after spending one week in captivity. A family member confirmed the development on Monday, saying the judge had returned home safely, sparking celebrations among relatives and well-wishers. According to the family, Justice Bunza was released a few hours before arriving home, bringing an end to days of anxiety […]