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Northern states in the country have begun voter mobilisation as southern states continue to lead online pre-registration in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The PUNCH reports that Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Zamfara, Sokoto and Ilorin, among others, are part of the states that have begun renewed efforts to mobilise eligible citizens for the exercise. The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that over 3.5 million Nigerians have completed the online pre-registration. The update was provided in a press release issued on Monday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. “As of Sunday, September…

•PENGASSAN, NOGASA, NARTO, PETROAN. NLC, TUC join action   Downstream oil workers under the auspices of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) yesterday night failed to reach a peace deal with Dangote Refinery over their demand for unionisation of staff of the company. Following the deadlocked talks, NUPENG said that it will continue with the nationwide industrial action, which had already taken its toll in some states, following the shutdown of filling stations in several parts of the country. Also yesterday, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Natural Oil & Gas Suppliers Association…

The Abia State Government has rolled out new education policies aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and strengthening standards across schools. Briefing journalists after this week’s Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, announced that graduation ceremonies will now be restricted to only terminal classes—Primary 6 and SS3—in both public and private schools. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, explained that it was unnecessary for nursery and lower-class pupils to hold graduation ceremonies that compel parents to spend heavily. Another major decision is the separation…

Mohamed Ben Romdhane scored in added time to give Tunisia a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Monday and qualify for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Victory for Tunisia gave them an unassailable lead in Group H and they became the second African nation to secure a place at the tournament after Morocco. Tunisia have 22 points from eight matches, 10 more than second-placed Namibia, who have one match in hand but cannot match the total of the Carthage Eagles. Ben Romdhane, a midfielder with Egyptian and African club giants Al Ahly, scored in the 94th minute after…

When Ola Egwu Udensi and Nancy Idika Okoro all the way from Canada through their NGO brought their medical outreach home there was joy and succour, especially by the old people present at the venue of the event. The outreach tagged “Chronic Disease Management Programme” targeted at exposing and managing major diseases starting from High Blood Pressure and High Sugar. As nurses who have practiced for decades abroad, it was joyful seeing their trades and expertise brought home to alleviate and inform the people through the exposure of the dangers High Blood Pressure and Blood sugar constitute to individuals especially…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has warned that Nigeria’s debt has crossed the legal threshold, threatening fiscal sustainability. At the WAAPAC conference in Abuja, Abbas revealed that Nigeria’s public debt hit N149.39 trillion (US$97bn) in the first quarter of 2025, up from N121.7 trillion the previous year. The debt-to-GDP ratio now stands at 52%, far above the 40% ceiling allowed by law. He described the situation as “a signal of strain on fiscal sustainability” and urged stronger oversight and transparent borrowing. Abbas warned that several African countries were already spending more on debt servicing than on health…

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the Galaxy A07, the latest addition to its popular A series lineup. Building on the success of the Galaxy A06, the A07 delivers a slimmer design, improved durability, and unbeatable value for everyday users. Designed for style and built for life on the go, the Galaxy A07 stands out with its remarkably slim profile and splash-proof protection, making it a perfect companion for users who want a phone that is both pocket friendly and durable. To give customers extra peace of mind, Samsung is offering Samsung Care+ registration benefit; if users register their…

Sokoto residents may soon face acute transportation challenges as members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers have begun shutting down filling stations across the state capital. On Monday, union officials were seen closing several petrol outlets and halting the movement of petroleum tankers along major routes, including Gusau Road and other key highways linking Sokoto to neighbouring states. Eyewitnesses reported that the officials placed leaves and barricades at strategic points, effectively disrupting the supply and distribution of fuel within the metropolis. NUPENG representatives declined to speak to our correspondent on camera, but an enforcement member, who…

The political atmosphere is changing steadily in an unpredictable direction. The only click who would tell you with confidence how sure they are those in power because they believe in their steady cashflow, security details and the gullibility of some Nigerians which they interpret to mean all Nigerians. But you see, any Igbo man who does not understand the level of war going on against NDI IGBO across Nigeria today would have himself to blame in the future. Plenty thanks to other Nigerians from different tribes and ethnicities who see more in Peter Obi than some of us NDI IGBO.…

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie began life for her new club Brighton and Hove Albion in brilliant fashion, as she kept a clean sheet and scooped the player of the match award, following her team’s goalless draw in their 2025/26 Women’s Super League opener against visiting Aston Villa on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old, who joined Brighton during the summer transfer window following her departure from French side Paris FC, made her debut in goal for coach Dario Vidosic’s side as matchday one of the new WSL campaign kicked off. Nnadozie had a busy afternoon, but she came up big in…