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Ahead of the Senate’s emergency plenary scheduled for tomorrow to approve votes and proceedings on the Electoral Act amendment, labour unions, civil society groups and political organisations have intensified pressure on lawmakers over provisions relating to the electronic transmission of election results. Critics say retaining discretionary language on result transmission weakens safeguards against manipulation and undermines electoral transparency. They warn that failure to mandate real-time electronic uploads could erode public confidence and compromise the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stepped up consultations with lawmakers amid mounting tensions over alleged manipulation of provisions in the…

The Oyo State Police Command said it has begun a probe into the alleged defilement of a six-year-old girl (name withheld) by a 65-year-old man, Ibrahim Raheem, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. A statement by the spokesman of the Command, Ayanlade Olayinka, said operatives of the Command are currently investigating the distressing case of the attempted defilement. According to the report, the victim was allegedly coerced and indecently assaulted multiple times throughout December 2025 while she was hawking at Onikeke, Ayegun area, Ibadan. The police spokesman said, “The alleged perpetrator, identified as 65-year-old Ibrahim Raheem, has been apprehended and…

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday called on former National Chairman of the party and ex-Governor of Edo State, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, to settle what it described as outstanding debts allegedly owed to the party. The Edo APC said the debts arose from alleged loans and accumulated membership dues spanning several years when Oyegun was a member of the party. In a statement signed by the Edo State APC Chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, the party claimed that the former national chairman had failed to respond to several official demands for repayment, with the total liability put…

The Edo State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Uwuilekhue Saturday Idehen (JP), has received a delegation of soldiers from the Demonstration Battalion, Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (S&T), Benin City, who paid him a courtesy visit to express their support for the state’s Commercial Vehicles Colour Code and Security Code exercise. Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner commended the Nigerian Army for its show of support and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working closely with relevant security agencies to ensure that the enforcement of the colour code and security code policy is carried out lawfully, professionally, and without harassment.…

Side hustles remain a popular way to earn extra income alongside a full-time job or small business. While common options such as pet sitting, mobile car washing, or general freelancing work for some, they are not suitable for everyone. For those looking to make more money online in 2026, a growing number of niche side hustles can be run entirely from a laptop at home. These opportunities according to Forbes, tap into expanding digital markets and changing consumer habits. 1. Audiobook Narration Audiobooks continue to grow in popularity. About 51% of Americans have listened to an audiobook, and Market.us projects…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has established a new radio station, Majority FM 89.5, for the reelection campaign of President Bola Tinubu. The radio station is located inside the Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The development came amid intensified political mobilisation for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the South-South. In a video circulating online, Wike is seen inspecting the newly launched radio facility, moving through the studio and interacting with staff. The station, according to sources, was designed to serve as a strategic communication platform for the Renewed Hope movement, a…

Actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has announced plans to fund an IVF procedure for an individual, fulfilling a personal vow she made before the release of her 2025 film, Broken Hallelujah. In a video shared online, Ademoye said she had promised God that if the film recorded significant viewership, she would take a step to positively impact someone’s life. Although Broken Hallelujah has attracted over 11 million views on YouTube, she noted that another film released in December 2025, Where Love Lives, also performed strongly, which she described as an answer to her prayers. When I was about to release Broken Hallelujah…

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) conducted an enforcement operation on Lagos Island on Friday to curb street trading and illegal shop extensions. Taskforce Chairman, Mr Adetayo Akerele, in a statement, said the operation was part of a clean-up exercise to remove street trading, unauthorised displays, road blockages, and other environmental offences. The enforcement covered Marina, Davies Street, Breadfruit Street, and surrounding areas, targeting traders causing obstructions and environmental nuisance along key roadways. Traders were found displaying goods on highways, roadways, and walkways, obstructing free movement along the Lagos Marina Expressway,” Akerele said. He expressed concern over persistent disregard…

In what may be described as an economic resurgence of some sorts, the board and management of the World International Economic Group (WIEG) Nigeria, has hinted of plans to raise over $500 million as foreign direct investment into the country. Giving this hint on Friday was Bassey Essien, a member of the WIEG, who addressed a press conference ahead of the two day summit scheduled to hold from February 25-26, at Four Point by Sheraton, Lagos. Justifying the need for the interface and discussion sessions tagged, ‘Nigeria’s Next Frontier: Unlocking Sustainable Investments for Economic Transformation,’ Essien said the summit, which…

The Edo State Development and Building Control Agency (ESDBCA) has intensified demolition exercise on illegal structures erected under high-tension power lines at Etete, GRA in Benin City, as part of ongoing efforts to enforce development regulations and safeguard public safety. The operation was carried out by directors and staff of the Agency, in collaboration with officials of the Protection of Government Properties Agency and security personnel, to ensure a smooth and hitch-free exercise. Speaking during the demolition, the Director of Planning Permits, Town Planner Nosa Asemota, explained that the exercise was aimed at protecting lives and property, noting that structures…