INEC Sets October 9 for NationWide PVC Collection Ahead Of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed October 9, 2026, for the commencement of nationwide collection of newly issued Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Amupitan, the newly issued PVCs are linked to…
Dangote says Kenya court ruling won’t halt refinery launch but may affect site activities
Nigeria’s Dangote Group said a Kenyan court ruling on a land rights claim would not halt the groundbreaking ceremony for its planned 700,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) oil refinery in Lamu on Wednesday, but that it may affect some site activities. The Reuters…
Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister following election
Morocco is a constitutional monarchy where the king retains sweeping powers over foreign policy, defence and other key portfolios. Under Morocco’s constitution, the king appoints the head of government from the political party that wins the largest number of seats…
28 human skulls found as suspects flee Abia forest camps
The discovery of 28 human skulls and other bones has followed a police raid on suspected criminal camps in the forests of Umuaku-Isuochi and Nneato in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. The Abia State Police Command said the…
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Hippocratic AI raises $141M to staff hospitals with clinical AI agents Story Partners with Stability AI to Empower Open-Source Innovation for Creators and Developers Meanwhile, Kristina Dulaney, RN, PMH-C, the founder of Cherished Mom, an organization dedicated to solving maternal…
Why Nigerians should stop boiling eggs, rice together – Experts
Why Nigerians should stop boiling eggs, rice together – Experts To reduce the risk of cross-contamination and foodborne infections, registered dietician-nutritionists have urged Nigerians to desist from boiling unpeeled and unwashed eggs and rice together in the same pot. The…
How Nigeria’s Agricultural Waste Boom Could Transform Its Farming Fortunes
For decades, Nigeria has continued to produce more of some agricultural products beyond its domestic demands. This supposed blessing turned out otherwise as a result of mixed factors, including poor storage, limited processing capacity, and underdeveloped infrastructure. In 2023, a…
MARK ZUCKERBERG AND WIFE PRISCILLA CHAN DONATE $4 MILLION TO PROTECT 600-YEAR-OLD HAWAIIAN FISHPOND
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have contributed $4 million to help permanently protect a historic 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond on the island of Kauaʻi. The donation helped fund the acquisition and conservation of the Alakoko Fishpond, also…
Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar
The Malaysian government has started repatriating around 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar, under a controversial deal agreed with Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing. Three ships from the Myanmar navy are scheduled to leave Malaysia later today carrying the first…