The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of its digital transformation plan for the Federal Civil Service by inaugurating an 11-member Technical Working Committee to build a comprehensive framework for the project. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of…
According to official statistics, an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed 2,325 lives, making it the deadliest in the country’s history. The United Nations noted that the outbreak is the fastest-growing on record, with…
Thousands of people who had been displaced by a strong Indonesian earthquake have set up camp near government buildings, police stations, and schools in anticipation of assistance. Rescue personnel reported that the 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which struck early Saturday, resulted in…
Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere passed away at the age of 36. In a statement provided to ABC News, her father, Skip Hayden Panettiere, confirmed her passing. He asked for privacy for the family as they process the tragic loss. While…
A suspected marauding militia has killed several villagers in the Jwak Maitumbi community of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State. According to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the raid also resulted in the destruction of vast farmlands and approximately 45 residential…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a N10 billion lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations that his wife and children were denied access to him during his detention. The suit…
Many residents and motorists have been left stranded as heavy flood sweeps Abuja. The flood was triggered by heavy downpour which has now affected key areas of the FCT. Areas affected included Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Delight Event Centre in Gudu,…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it is reviewing the results of the 2026 Osun election across the state’s 332 wards before deciding on its next course of action. The party disclosed this in a…
Investor Mansa has presented Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, with a brand-new 2026 G-Wagon. Upon arriving at a car dealership to collect the vehicle, Peller was surprised to find a ribbon-wrapped G-Wagon awaiting him. While signing…
Iran pushed back on Saturday, declaring that the strategically important waterway it has blockaded “will remain Iranian” after US President Donald Trump said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory. Although commercial activity remains restricted,…
Over 96 percent of the expected results from the Osun governorship election—comprising 3,613 out of 3,763 polling units—have been uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV). An inspection of the IReV dashboard early Sunday morning showed…
The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that an attempt was made to illegally access its official X account. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the DHQ was treating the incident as…
As results from the Osun governorship election emerge from polling units across the state’s 30 local government areas, real-time updates have been provided below. A total of 2,339,233 registered voters are eligible to vote in the election, which the Independent…
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, leaving at least 38 people confirmed dead. Following the early morning tremor, tsunami waves were observed in many parts of the Southeast Asian country. Teams have not yet reached Nagekeo, the area…
Afrobeats musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has alleged that soldiers were trying to prevent him from entering Osun State ahead of the Osun 2026 governorship election. In an early Saturday post on his verified X account, Davido said…