Author: Kessiana Godscovenant

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will be published on October 10, 2026. The commission also said 18 of the 22 registered political parties submitted a combined 36 presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, said the commission remains committed to neutrality, operational excellence and the integrity of the electoral process as preparations enter the final stages. He also disclosed that the Continuous Voter Registration exercise added 10,772,421 new voters, bringing the national register to about 103…

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Vice presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Lawal Daura, has warned against attempts to manipulate the 2027 general election, saying his campaign will insist that the process is conducted in line with the law and the Electoral Act. Daura spoke during the inauguration of the National Campaign Management Committee of the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation. Daura urged politicians seeking elective positions to focus on convincing voters through their programmes and policies rather than looking for shortcuts. He said the campaign is targeting at least two-fifths of the reported 103 million registered voters, while warning that anyone attempting to…

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BBNaija Season 11 winner Temi has revealed that she plans to invest a large portion of her prize money while completing her university education and pursuing a career in finance. In an interview with TVC News Online, the 21-year-old said she wants to secure her financial future and eventually work in treasury and finance. Temi also reflected on her victory, admitting that she had doubted whether viewers would connect with her before winning the reality show. She credited her supporters, the “Temulators,” and recalled winning the BET Power Friday Arena Games as one of the moments she would gladly experience…

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Cristiano Ronaldo has rejected suggestions that his remaining time with Portugal should be treated as a ceremonial farewell, insisting that he still wants to compete for the national team. The veteran forward said there would be time for a farewell match in the future, but his current focus remains on playing and competing. The Portugal captain also recalled one of the most difficult moments of his international career, when he learned about his father’s death while with the national team. Ronaldo said he chose to remain with the squad until after their next match, describing the decision as an example…

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Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted that he should be punished for leaving Portugal’s Nations League camp but insists the incident will not end his international career. The 41-year-old Al-Nassr captain said he would accept any sanction imposed by the Portuguese Football Federation and plans to return to the national team after serving any suspension. Ronaldo left Portugal’s camp in Copenhagen ahead of the Nations League match against Denmark following a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus over his involvement in the team’s matches against Norway and Denmark. Ronaldo claimed Jesus broke an agreement concerning his playing time, while Jesus has disputed…

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Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday when he leads the national team against Benin Republic at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. More than 85,000 supporters are expected to attend as the Argentine Football Association prepares a special farewell for its captain. Messi, who announced his international retirement in August, said he was leaving the national team without regrets after giving everything to the country. The 39-year-old made his Argentina debut in 2005 and went on to win the 2021 and 2024 Copa América titles, as well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup…

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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said the commission’s workers are the least paid in Nigeria. He made the statement on Tuesday during a press conference and national stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, where he outlined measures being considered to improve staff welfare. Amupitan said INEC had taken steps to prioritise the welfare of its employees, arguing that staff expected to carry out important electoral responsibilities should receive what he described as a living wage. He disclosed that the commission had moved away from the civil service payment structure as part of efforts to…

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Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has raised concerns about the welfare of her two sons amid an ongoing custody dispute with their father. In a video shared on Instagram, the actress said she decided to speak publicly because she had become increasingly worried about the safety and wellbeing of her children. Bakare alleged that the children were not being treated properly while staying with their stepmother and claimed she had overheard a conversation in which the woman allegedly instructed some boys not to beat her children where injuries would be visible. Bakare said she recorded the conversation and had previously raised…

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Sex

For couples trying to conceive, the timing of intercourse within the menstrual cycle matters more than a particular time of day. The fertile window generally includes the five days before ovulation and the day of ovulation, because sperm can survive for several days while the egg remains available for fertilisation for only about 12–24 hours after ovulation. Ovulation occurs when a mature egg is released from the ovary, creating the main opportunity for fertilisation if sperm are already present in the reproductive tract. The highest chances of conception are generally around the days leading up to ovulation and the day…

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