August 23, 2025

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Iran Stays Vigilant, Suspects Israel May Seek to Restart Conflict

Iran remains on high alert amid growing concern that Israel may aim to resume hostilities following the recent 12‑day war, according to state sources. The Iranian Supreme National Security Council has confirmed that Tehran has completed all domestic preparations to sustain a military campaign if provoked. Officials assert that the government is ready to respond

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Education Politics

Increased Investment in Civic Education by NGOs and INEC Crucial for Informed Electorate, Stakeholders Say

Concerns have continued to mount over the low level of civic awareness among segments of the Nigerian population, prompting calls for greater investment in civil duties education by both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Observers and electoral stakeholders who monitored recent electoral processes in parts of Lagos, including Epe and

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Election Politics

Voter Laments Exclusion of Preferred Party from Ballot in Lagos LG Elections

A registered voter in Lagos State has raised concern over the lack of fair representation on the ballot paper during the just concluded Local Government Elections, claiming that only the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were available as options at the polling unit. Speaking to reporters at one of the

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Election Politics

Lagos CP Deploys Area Commanders to Strengthen Security at Collation Centres During LG Polls

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has ordered the strategic deployment of Area Commanders and senior officers across the state to fortify security at collation centres as the 2025 local government elections continue. This directive comes amid ongoing voting and vote-counting activities across Lagos, as residents head to the polls to elect chairpersons

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Election Politics

Vote Counting Begins in Makoko as Lagos LG Polls Wind Down

As the 2025 Local Government elections gradually come to an end across various parts of Lagos State, vote counting has officially commenced at Polling Unit 024, located in Ward B of the Makoko area, Yaba. Electoral officers began the collation of results shortly after the close of voting, with party agents, security personnel, and observers

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Election Politics

JUST IN: Vote Counting Begins in Yaba as Low Turnout Raises Concerns

Vote counting has officially commenced at Polling Unit 024 in Ward B, Makoko area of Yaba, Lagos, marking the closing stages of the 2025 local government elections in the state. The process, which has so far been peaceful across most polling units, is however being overshadowed by low voter turnout, sparking concerns about the broader

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World

Air India Crash: Preliminary Report Reveals Pilot Confusion Over Engine Cutoff Switch

A preliminary investigation into last month’s tragic Air India crash, which claimed the lives of 260 people, has revealed that confusion among the flight crew over the aircraft’s engine fuel cutoff switch may have played a significant role in the disaster. According to the early findings, the cockpit voice recordings and flight data showed that

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General Policy update

Sanwo-Olu Charges Public Accountants on Skills Upgrade for Sustainable Fiscal Management

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on public sector accountants to continuously enhance their professional skills to meet the demands of modern financial management and promote sustainable economic development. The governor made this appeal while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Annual Conference of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria

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General NEMA

NEMA Boss Visits Kebbi State, Distributes Relief Materials to Disaster Victims

The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Ahmed, has paid a humanitarian visit to Kebbi State to deliver essential relief materials to victims of recent disasters in the state. The visit, which took place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting communities affected by natural and

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Politics

10th National Assembly Resumes Constitution Review with Nationwide Public Hearings

ABUJA, July 12, 2025 — The 10th National Assembly has officially resumed the constitutional amendment process by organizing public hearings across the country aimed at gathering citizens’ input for the review of the 1999 Constitution. In the North Central Zone, Centre A, stakeholders from various sectors of society gathered to make their voices heard during

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