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NASS Missed Chance to Deepen Electoral Transparency — YIAGA Africa

Politics

March 2, 2026

NASS Missed Chance to Deepen Electoral Transparency — YIAGA Africa

The Executive Director of YIAGA Africa, Samson Itodo, has criticised the National Assembly for retaining provisions that allow manual transmission of election results in the newly amended Electoral Act 2026, describing the decision as a setback for electoral transparency. Itodo

Chelsea boss praises Neto despite red card in defeat to Arsenal

Sports

March 2, 2026

Chelsea boss praises Neto despite red card in defeat to Arsenal

Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior, has singled out winger Pedro Neto for praise following his side’s 2–1 defeat to Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal secured victory courtesy of goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber,

Minna water crisis: Bago seeks residents’ patience, rolls out intervention measures

Health

March 2, 2026

Minna water crisis: Bago seeks residents’ patience, rolls out intervention measures

Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State has appealed to residents of Minna and its environs to remain calm and patient as the state government intensifies efforts to resolve the lingering water shortage affecting the metropolis. The governor made the

INEC cites logistics as major hurdle ahead of 2027 polls

Politics

March 2, 2026

INEC cites logistics as major hurdle ahead of 2027 polls

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has identified logistics as the commission’s biggest challenge in conducting credible elections in Nigeria. Amupitan made the disclosure on Sunday while speaking at a Citizens’ Town Hall Meeting

Iran Signals Fresh Negotiations With US After Deadly Strikes — Trump

World News

March 2, 2026

Iran Signals Fresh Negotiations With US After Deadly Strikes — Trump

Former United States President, Donald Trump, has disclosed that Iran has indicated readiness to resume negotiations with Washington following recent coordinated military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel on key Iranian targets. Trump, in an interview with

Zamfara Bans Cash Payments in Revenue Collection, Moves to Block Leakages

Business

March 2, 2026

Zamfara Bans Cash Payments in Revenue Collection, Moves to Block Leakages

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has ordered all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately discontinue the collection of government revenues in cash, as part of measures aimed at improving transparency and eliminating financial leakages. The directive, according to

NASS Missed Chance to Deepen Electoral Transparency — YIAGA Africa

Chelsea boss praises Neto despite red card in defeat to Arsenal

Minna water crisis: Bago seeks residents’ patience, rolls out intervention measures

INEC cites logistics as major hurdle ahead of 2027 polls

Iran Signals Fresh Negotiations With US After Deadly Strikes — Trump

Zamfara Bans Cash Payments in Revenue Collection, Moves to Block Leakages

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

World Bank approves $1.25bn loan for Nigeria amid

World Cup 2026: Zlatan Ibrahimovic names 5 best

2026 World Cup: Mbappé surpasses Klose, moves ahead

Basiru Urges Osun APC Members to Back Adeleke

Akande, Omisore, Basiru Arrive for Osun Tinubu Campaign

Osun PDP, Accord Stakeholders Endorse Adeleke as Tinubu

Ebola: Kwara NMA Urges Residents to Adopt Preventive

How Rauf Aregbesola Sparked Nigeria’s Sukuk Revolution-

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