Written by Last week, October 7, the announcement was made of the exit of Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, Chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 2015 – 2025, and his replacement in acting capacity by Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Chairperson of Legal Services, Clearance, and Complaints Committee (LSC &CC) – she is now likely to hold the record … Continue reading “Amupitan: New Broom At INEC – By Reuben Abati”
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday, received some members of the British Airways’ management team in Nigeria, led by Alan Campbell and Moran Birger, in his office in Abuja. A statement by Special Adviser On Media and Communications to the Minister, Tunde Moshood, said the meeting provided an opportunity … Continue reading “Keyamo Hosts British Airways Management, Discusses Passengers Experience, BASA Growth”
The World Health Organization on Tuesday disclosed that neurological disorders claim more than 11 million lives annually. WHO called for urgent scaling up of care for neurological conditions, which impact more than three billion people globally, insisting many could be prevented or treated with the right services. Neurological conditions affect more than 40 percent of … Continue reading “Neurological Disorders Claim Over 11 Million Lives Annually — WHO”
The Israeli military said Tuesday that the bodies of four hostages returned by Hamas have been identified, including that of a Nepalese student. In a statement, the military named two of the victims as Guy Iluz, an Israeli national, and Bipin Joshi, an agriculture student from Nepal. The names of the other two hostages … Continue reading “Four Returned Hostage Bodies Identified Says Israel Army”
The Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), May Agbamuche, is meeting with Chairmen and Secretaries of political parties at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is part of a series of consultative engagement with stakeholders, scheduled by the commission ahead of the Anambra state governorship election in November this year. … Continue reading “INEC Acting Chairperson Agbamuche Meets With Heads Of Political Parties”
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday dissolved the national assembly, pre-empting an opposition-led vote to force him out of office over the island nation’s spiralling political crisis. Rajoelina has faced over two weeks of deadly street clashes, led largely by young demonstrators furious with the ruling elite, forcing the 51-year-old leader into hiding. The … Continue reading “Madagascar President Rajoelina Dissolves Parliament Ahead Of Ouster Vote”
Nigerian philanthropist and entrepreneur Tony Elumelu has said that Africa’s future will not be built on aid but investment, partnership, and entrepreneurship. Elumelu on Monday spoke at an Africa-Europe summit focused on economic cooperation and sustainable development. The summit brought together policymakers, investors, and business leaders from across Africa and Europe to explore ways … Continue reading “Africa Needs Partners, Not Charity — Tony Elumelu”
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the declaration during a state-wide broadcast to the people of the state. The governor defended his decision to switch camp, saying the move was necessitated to connect the South-Eastern state to the central … Continue reading “Enugu Gov Peter Mbah Dumps PDP For APC”
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the Federal Government’s implementation of a ‘No work, No Pay’ policy over the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU had on Sunday declared a two-week warning strike starting from October 13. The lecturers have been at loggerheads with the government over the … Continue reading “ASUU Strike: NLC Faults FG’s No-Work-No-Pay Policy, Backs Union”
The naira was slightly weaker on Tuesday across Nigeria’s foreign exchange markets. Official (NFEM/CBN) was seen hovering in the mid-₦1,400s while parallel/black-market quoted the dollar near the ₦1,490–₦1,505 range. Key Rates: NFEM / official market: roughly ₦1,460–₦1,466 to $1 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) published/reference figures remain in the high ₦1,400s band used by … Continue reading “Dollar To Naira Rates Today, October 14, 2025”