October 2025 – Page 13

Southwest Stakeholders Back FG Economic Reforms

30.10.2025

Stakeholders from the Southwest geo-political zone have expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s ongoing economic reforms, describing them as crucial to ensuring Nigeria’s long-term stability and prosperity. The position was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a two-day Southwest Stakeholders’ Dialogue held in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The summit was...

Real Madrid, Super League Seek Settlement From UEFA

30.10.2025

Real Madrid and the promoters of the Super League are reportedly seeking more than $4 billion in damages from UEFA, which they accuse of unfairly sabotaging the breakaway competition. According to a source who spoke to AFP on Thursday, October 30, a Spanish court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by UEFA relating to the...

BAECC Advances Work On Benin–Asaba Expressway

30.10.2025

The Benin–Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a world-class expressway that will redefine travel, connectivity, and commerce along the Benin–Asaba corridor. This assurance was given during a media briefing on Wednesday, where the company provided updates on the progress of construction and ongoing measures to ease commuter challenges. Chief Executive...

Only Eight Associations Completed Documentation – INEC

30.10.2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that only eight out of the 14 pre-qualified political associations have successfully completed the upload of all required information and documentation. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, revealed this in a statement issued after the commission’s meeting on Thursday. According to Olumekun,...

Adamawa ADC Inaugurates Ward, LG Structures Across 21 Councils

30.10.2025

The Adamawa State Caretaker Committee Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Saidu Njobdi Komsiri, has inaugurated the party’s ward and local government structures across the 21 Local Government Areas and 226 wards of the state. Speaking during the inauguration, Komsiri said the exercise was part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the ADC from the...

Argungu Emirate Debunks Report On Alleged Secret Airstrip

30.10.2025

The Emir of Argungu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammadu Mera, has dismissed as false, mischievous, and imaginary, the viral report alleging the existence of a secret airstrip used for drug smuggling in the Argungu area of Kebbi State. Speaking from his palace in Argungu, the royal father expressed deep concern over the circulation of...

NSIEC Distributes Materials To 274 Wards Across Niger

30.10.2025

The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has announced the completion of distribution of both sensitive and non-sensitive materials to all 274 wards ahead of the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025. Speaking during the final distribution exercise in Minna on Thursday, the Chairman of the Commission, Engr. Mohammed Jibrin Imam, said...

RH–NHGSFP Flags Off ‘Snacks For Thought’ Breakfast Initiative In Kano Schools

30.10.2025

The Renewed Hope–National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH–NHGSFP) has launched the “Snacks for Thought” Breakfast Initiative in selected primary schools in Kano State. The special pilot initiative aims to ensure that every child begins the school day with nourishment, focus, and confidence — essential ingredients for learning and growth. The pilot schools include Sumaila Special...

Adeleke Alleges Victimisation By FG, Warns Against Election Rigging

30.10.2025

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has accused the Federal Government of marginalising his administration because it belongs to a different political party from the one in power at the centre. Speaking in Akure during the two-day Southwest Summit on Democracy and Federalism organised by Afenifere, the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, and the DAWN Commission, Adeleke alleged...

Benin-Asaba Highway To Be Completed On Due Date

30.10.2025

The Benin–Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC) on Thursday announced it would complete the construction of the 10-lane Benin-Asaba highway on the scheduled date. The construction company remained committed to delivering a world-class expressway that would redefine travel, connectivity and commerce along the Benin–Asaba corridor. Chief Executive Officer of BAECC, Edafe Shingle, who spoke at a press...