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The Anambra State Government says presidential candidates of all political parties seeking to deploy outdoor campaign materials in the state ahead of the 2027 election will pay N50 million as permit fees to the state government. Chika Ngobili, the assistant general manager of Anambra State Signage and Advertisement (ANSAA), announced this on Friday during a press briefing at the agency’s headquarters, Punch newspaper reported. The sole presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is among those affected by the development. Mr Obi’s party, NDC, has indicated plans to ratify his presidential candidacy on Friday night. Others expected…

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with a violent attack on villagers in Keku Village, Musawa Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq and made available to newsmen on Friday in Katsina. According to the statement, on Wednesday, at about 2:00 pm, a group of six men attacked residents of Keku Village, Musawa LGA, using sticks and machetes. The police added that attack resulted in varying degrees of injuries to several villagers. “Following the receipt of the report, operatives responded swiftly…

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday’s final in Budapest, aiming to defend their crown. The Gunners have never won the trophy, but after clinching the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, Mikel Arteta’s side believe they can dethrone the French champions. AFP Sport looks at five key talking points ahead of the clash at the Puskas Arena. Arsenal’s set-piece threat This season, Arteta’s team have sometimes struggled to create from open play, but they have posed incredible danger from dead-ball situations. Arsenal’s physical players cause havoc at corners, particularly centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, and…

Following the airstrikes in Lebanon, families were seen spending the night in their vehicles in the capital Beirut, where some shelters have taken in dozens of families in the past 24 to 48 hours.  Nearly one million people overall are still displaced across the country in the wake of the escalation of hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants that began on 2 March. UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said that for the first time, the Israeli military issued an evacuation order on Tuesday for the city of Nabatieh, located north of the Litani River. A renewed evacuation order was also issued for the town of Mashgara in Bekaa, where rescue operations are continuing following an Israeli airstrike on Monday night. Health workers…

These are anxious times in Oyo State. Across communities in Oriire Local Government Area, fear now travels faster than traffic and arrives long before dusk. The recent abduction of teachers and pupils along the Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota axis has shaken public confidence, but the reported killing and decapitation of mathematics teacher, Mr Michael Oyedokun, has done something far worse. His only crime was going to school to teach his students. And that has signalled to citizens that in parts of Nigeria, criminal violence no longer seeks to harm. It seeks to rule. Such brutality is not an ordinary crime. It…

Electrons are great. We use them to move vehicles, illuminate cities, and, of course, compute. But computation is not confined to the world of electronics. And shifting to alternative nonelectronic realms can unlock unique advantages: Photonic chips, for instance, process information with light while generating little heat. Another compelling alternative is fluidics, which uses pressurized gases or liquids to build logic circuits. Pioneered in the 1960s but sidelined by microchips, the field reemerged in the 1990s as “microfluidics.” This approach aims to shrink laboratories onto a single chip by creating microscopic fluid channels with integrated micropneumatic control systems.Today, there is…

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, have arrived at the venue of the Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. PUNCH Online reports that the festival is witnessing a colourful display of traditional attire and cultural pageantry, with different groups making their entrance in flowing agbadas, geles, and intricately beaded accessories. The festival, held on the third day after Eid-el-Kabir, draws thousands of guests annually, including politicians, celebrities, and members of the Nigerian diaspora, all converging to celebrate Ijebu culture and identity. This year’s edition, however, holds without Oba Sikiru Adetona,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the enforcement of Point-of-Sale terminal geo-fencing to August 1, 2026, giving financial institutions and payment service providers additional time to comply with the regulatory requirement aimed at strengthening oversight of electronic payment channels. The directive was contained in a circular dated May 29, 2026, and obtained from the CBN’s website on Friday. The circular was signed by the Director of the Payments System Supervision Department, Dr Rakiya Yusuf. Addressed to Deposit Money Banks, Microfinance Banks, Mobile Money Operators, Switching and Processing Companies, Payment Terminal Service Providers, Payment Solution Service Providers, Super Agents, and…

By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — A faction of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu State has conducted a parallel governorship primary election and produced Prof. James Ene-Nwannaji as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The development came as another faction of the party was yet to release the outcome of its primary election. The faction led by Dr. Johnpaul Ani announced the emergence of Ene-Nwannaji in a statement signed by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Ugwueze. The factional Secretary of the party, Dr. Sebastine Okafor, who announced the results, said Ene-Nwannaji defeated other aspirants, including Chief Chinyeaka…

The quiet hills of Okpekpe in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State are once again preparing for a moment on the global sporting stage as the 11th edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race holds today. With the race officially listed by World Athletics as the next major global road race event, attention has shifted to Nigeria for what promises to be one of the most significant athletics competitions on the international calendar this weekend. Organised by Pamodzi Sports Marketing, the Okpekpe race stands out as the only World Athletics Gold Label road race scheduled anywhere in…