Category: Human Angle

Hit-and-run driver kills minor in Ibadan

September 13, 2025 (updated September 13, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

A girl believed to be under 18 years old was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Saturday afternoon at the Muslim Under Bridge area in Ibadan, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred as the girl attempted to cross the expressway from one side of the bridge to the other. She was struck by a speeding... Read more

CVR: INEC Records Over 2.6m Registrants in Three Weeks

September 3, 2025 (updated September 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Abuja — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 2.6 million Nigerians have so far registered in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which is being conducted both online and in person. A statement issued on Tuesday by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, revealed that the figure covers the first... Read more

Category: Human Angle, Special Report

Wike pledges to cover burial expenses of late FCT Head of Service

September 2, 2025 (updated September 2, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Wike pledges to cover burial expenses of late FCT Head of Service The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep grief over the sudden passing of the Head of Service of the FCT, Mrs Grace Adayilo, describing her as a dedicated and selfless public servant whose death is a huge loss to the Administration. Speaking... Read more

Category: Health, Human Angle

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