Day: October 7, 2026

Tragedy: Obi visits Air Force …Navy launch intensive search for bodies

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Photo: Obi at Air Force Office during the visit By Mandy Park Peter Obi, candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was at the Abuja headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday, to formerly sign the condolence register in sympathy with the organisation over the death of its officers and men in a ghastly plane crash on Monday. The tragedy, which occurred on Monday off the swampy region of Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, saw 25 people officially confirmed by the authorities to be on board…

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INEC publishes NDC candidates’ list, Dickson gets commendation

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Photo : Senator Seriake Dickson By Mandy Park Candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress have commended the party’s National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, following the publication of the party’s candidates’ list by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The candidates, particularly those contesting seats in the National Assembly, said the publication had eased concerns arising from the delay in releasing the list. Several of them also credited the former Bayelsa State governor with helping to resolve disagreements that followed the party’s primaries, reconciliation exercises and nomination processes. A statement issued by…

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GOV. OTU INAUGURATES NG-CARES 2.0 STEERING COMMITTEE, CHARGES MEMBERS ON EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION

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Photo: Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Dep Governor and some committee members By Mandy Park The Cross River State Government has inaugurated the State CARES Steering Committee (CR-SCSC) for the implementation of the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) 2.0 programme. Inaugurating the committee on Tuesday at the Government House, Calabar, Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, charged members of the committee to put in their best to ensure the effective implementation of the programme in…

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FG offers 40 oil blocks in 2026 licensing round, says production hits 1.82mbpd

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By Mandy Park The Federal Government has announced the 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 oil blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater terrains as it intensifies efforts to attract fresh investments into Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector. The licensing exercise is being conducted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, which is expected to provide opportunities for investors to participate in the development of the country’s hydrocarbon resources. The development came as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed that Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production…

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2027 Election : INEC lists states with highest registered voters

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Photo: Prof Joash Amupitan By Mandy Park The Independent National Electoral Commission has stated that Lagos, Kano and Kaduna have the highest number of registered voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting and press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, while giving an update on the national voters’ register. Amupitan said the register now contains more than 103 million voters following the completion of the commission’s three-phase Continuous Voter Registration exercise and biometric clean-up. He said Lagos tops the list…

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