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  A bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for Nigerians of voting age has passed second reading in the House of Representatives.   The proposed legislation was sponsored by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and Daniel Ago.   Leading the debate during plenary on Thursday, Ago ...

  Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has stated that his administration’s recent political realignment is aimed at advancing the state’s development, not destroying the Peoples Democratic Party.   Speaking through the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, during a press briefing in Asaba, Oborevwori said ...

  Two opposition lawmakers on Thursday raised concerns over a bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act, 2022, to make voting compulsory for Nigerians of voting age in all national and state elections.   The bill, sponsored by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and Daniel Asama (Plateau), ...

  The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu, has announced ADC as Nigeria’s coalition party in preparation for the 2027 election.   Nwosu also voiced his worries about the nation’s ongoing decline, highlighting the growing difficulties of daily life and stressing that good governance is crucial for ...

  Members of the Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria, Osun State chapter, on Thursday took to the streets in protest over alleged unethical practices by staff of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, accusing them of exploiting customers and hijacking their professional duties.   Chanting protest songs and carrying placards ...

  The chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.), has said that there are three factions of the Labour Party in Lagos.   She made this known during a stakeholders forum in Ikeja on Thursday.   She said three factions of the party invited LASIEC ...

  US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he did not expect progress on Ukraine until he meets his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, who did not show up to talks with Kyiv in Turkey.   “I don’t believe anything’s going to happen, whether you like it or not, until he ...

  Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Yoruba actress Jumoke George, has been found in Mali after being declared missing for four years.   Jumoke had earlier revealed the disappearance during an interview on the Talk to B show hosted by actress Abiola Bayo. She stated that Adeola had been ...

  The Anambra State Government has banned the distribution of food items and other gifts to street beggars in public spaces, particularly under the Aroma Bridge in Awka, the state capital, and other locations.   The state government also banned all forms of public begging, loitering, and street trading beneath ...

  Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has confirmed that over 60 bandits were killed during the recent attack on Mansur Village in Alkaleri Local Government Area.   The incident, which occurred two weeks ago, also claimed the lives of vigilantes and civilians.   During a condolence visit to the affected ...