INEC Seeks Tough Security Measures Against Electoral Malpractices

INEC Seeks Tough Security Measures Against Electoral Malpractices

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has urged security agencies to be alert to ballot snatchers, vote buyers and other electoral law violators ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections and forthcoming polls across the country. Amupitan who gave the charge today (Friday) in Abuja at […]

‎Royal, Political Heavyweights Back Push for 70% Local Drug Production by 2030

‎Royal, Political Heavyweights Back Push for 70% Local Drug Production by 2030

‎Prominent traditional rulers, health leaders, and industry stakeholders have thrown their weight behind Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, urging stronger government support to boost local drug production.‎‎The call was made at the 2026 NAIP Economic Outlook and CEOs Forum held in Lagos, where participants pressed for accelerated action toward achieving 70 percent local drug manufacturing by 2030.‎‎Chairman […]

INEC Registers Two New Parties, Warns of Possible Delisting Over Internal Crises

INEC Registers Two New Parties, Warns of Possible Delisting Over Internal Crises

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the registration of two new political parties, even as it warned that persistent leadership crises and litigations within parties could force a review of the continued registration of some of them. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, who made this known today (Thursday) at the Commission’s […]

PRESIDENT TINUBU EXPANDS WOMEN’S ECONOMIC PROGRAMME

PRESIDENT TINUBU EXPANDS WOMEN'S ECONOMIC PROGRAMME

By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Tinubu has expanded the Nigeria for Women Programme to reach 25 million beneficiaries nationwide, aiming to promote women’s economic inclusion and national development.The programme’s pilot phase in six states had already reached over one million beneficiaries, with the scale-up introducing the Happy Woman App Platform, a digital interface connecting women […]

GSK Profit Soars After Zantac Fallout

GSK Profit Soars After Zantac Fallout

British drugmaker GSK posted a sharp rise in net profit last year, driven by strong HIV, respiratory and cancer drug sales as the company moved past costly Zantac lawsuits. Profit after tax jumped to £5.7 billion, more than double the previous year, while revenue climbed four per cent to £32.7 billion. Chief executive Luke Miels […]

Messi Linked With Shock Galatasaray Move

Messi Linked With Shock Galatasaray Move

Lionel Messi has emerged as a surprise target for Turkish champions Galatasaray, with reports in Turkey claiming the club has opened talks over a short-term deal. The Inter Miami star is considering the move to stay match-fit ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Veteran commentator Levent Tüzemen said Messi would accept the switch only if […]

South Africa Takes Over Hosting of 2026 WAFCON After Morocco Pulls Out

South Africa Takes Over Hosting of 2026 WAFCON After Morocco Pulls Out

South Africa will host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after Morocco withdrew just 60 days before the tournament. Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe announced the decision at the Super League Awards in Johannesburg, confirming that South Africa has taken over hosting duties. The tournament will run from March 17 […]

ICPC, NBA Team Up to Boost Legal Integrity

ICPC, NBA Team Up to Boost Legal Integrity

The ICPC signed a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Corruption Committee to intensify the fight against corruption in Nigeria’s legal sector. At the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, both bodies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on enforcement, prevention, public education, and ethical reforms. They also signed a second MoU with the ICPC’s […]

AFCON 2025 Breaks Digital Engagement Records

AFCON 2025 Breaks Digital Engagement Records

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 shattered digital records, pulling in 6.1 billion impressions and 5.2 billion video views across social media platforms. CAF announced the figures on Wednesday, saying the tournament nearly tripled the reach of the previous edition and confirmed AFCON’s status as the most viewed continental football competition. Fans […]