Friday, October 30Stay informed with verified, up-to-date news.

NEWS

UPDATE: Ibeju District Residents Intensify Campaign Against Persistent Power Outages, Propose Trial Deal with EKEDC
News

UPDATE: Ibeju District Residents Intensify Campaign Against Persistent Power Outages, Propose Trial Deal with EKEDC

SNOW TV NEWS DESKResidents and community leaders across Ibeju District in Lagos State have launched a coordinated push for improved electricity supply from Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC, also referred to as Eko Power), citing long-standing outages, frequent feeder faults, poor communication, and what they describe as declining service delivery despite continued bill payments.In a widely circulated statement dated December 6, residents declared “Enough is Enough” and outlined clear demands: immediate improvement in power supply across the district; urgent repair and rehabilitation of fault-prone feeders, transformers, and critical infrastructure; a written action plan with timelines for resolving recurring challenges; greater transparency and accountability on feed...
INEC Rejects 28 Governorship, 36 Assembly Petitions Ahead of 2027 Elections
News

INEC Rejects 28 Governorship, 36 Assembly Petitions Ahead of 2027 Elections

SNOW TV NEWS DESKThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected 28 governorship petitions and 36 State House of Assembly petitions following its review of complaints concerning the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections.In a statement issued on October 29, 2026, and signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, the commission disclosed that it received 69 petitions from 12 political parties across 26 states concerning governorship candidates.After reviewing the submissions, INEC approved 41 petitions and rejected 28 for lacking sufficient merit.For the State Houses of Assembly elections, the commission received 61 petitions from 11 political parties across 11 states. Of these, 25 wer...
2027 Elections: Edo Ready to Deliver Victory for Tinubu, Okpebholo Declares
News

2027 Elections: Edo Ready to Deliver Victory for Tinubu, Okpebholo Declares

Monday OkpebholoSNOW TV NEWS DESKEdo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has declared that the state is fully prepared to campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.The governor made the declaration on Thursday while speaking with journalists after inspecting the renovated Edo State Presidential Campaign Council secretariat in Benin City.According to a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the renovation work, describing the facility as ready for campaign activities.He expressed confidence that Edo voters would support Tinubu's bid for a second presidential term, alongside APC candidates cont...
Mohbad’s Family Demands Disclosure of US Laboratory for Liam’s DNA Test
Entertainment

Mohbad’s Family Demands Disclosure of US Laboratory for Liam’s DNA Test

SNOW TV NEWS DESKThe family of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has demanded the disclosure of the United States laboratory expected to conduct a DNA test on his son, Liam.The family has also called for the postponement of the sample collection scheduled for Saturday at Mainland General Hospital/IDH, Yaba, Lagos, pending clarification of the arrangements.In a statement issued on Thursday, the family head, Samuel Aloba, questioned the decision to send the samples abroad, noting that a court order dated May 5, 2026, had designated the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre to conduct the exercise.The family wants clarification on whether the Lagos facility will carry out the actual DNA examination or merely collect and forward the samples to the ...
NiMet Forecasts Three Days of Thunderstorms, Dust Haze Across Nigeria.
News

NiMet Forecasts Three Days of Thunderstorms, Dust Haze Across Nigeria.

SNOW TV NEWS DESKThe Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast three days of dust haze and thunderstorms across different parts of the country from Friday to Sunday, warning residents to take necessary precautions against possible weather-related hazards.In its weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, the agency predicted slight dust haze across most northern states, with moderate haze expected in parts of Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, and Kaduna.On Friday, isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall are expected over parts of Taraba State. The North-Central region, including Kogi, Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory, and Benue, may also experience thunderstorms later in the afternoon or evening.Across the South, cloudy conditions are expected in t...
BREAKING: Victor Osimhen and Partner Welcome Their Second Child
Sports

BREAKING: Victor Osimhen and Partner Welcome Their Second Child

SNOW TV NEWS SPORT DESKSuper Eagles striker and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen and his partner, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Liora Audrey.Turkish football giants Galatasaray announced the arrival on Thursday through their official social media platforms, congratulating the couple and wishing their newborn daughter a long, healthy, and happy life.The new addition makes the couple parents of two children. They already have a daughter, Hailey.The birth comes as Osimhen, 27, continues to enjoy an impressive spell with Galatasaray, where he has been an important figure in the club's attacking setup this season.The happy news also follows reports that Ladewig was involved in a minor road accident in Istanbul earlier this mo...
Tinubu Has Broken Imo’s Shackles, Okorocha Says After Court Victory
News

Tinubu Has Broken Imo’s Shackles, Okorocha Says After Court Victory

SNOW TV NEWS DESKCourt Recognises Okorocha as APC Candidate for Imo West, Orders INEC to Accept His NominationFormer Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has commended President Bola Tinubu following a Federal High Court judgment recognizing him as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West Senatorial District ahead of the January 16, 2027 election.Okorocha described the ruling as a victory for the people of Imo State, declaring that the political shackles holding the state had finally been broken.He made the remarks on Thursday while hosting members of his legal team after the judgment delivered by Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Abuja.The court ruled that Okorocha won the APC senatorial primary conducted on May 18, 2026, and direc...
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 30, 2026
Business

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 30, 2026

SNOW TV BUSINESS NEWS DESKNaira Trades at N1,385/$ in Parallel MarketThe Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar on Friday, October 30, 2026, across the official foreign exchange market, despite continued pressure from foreign currency demand.At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Naira traded at N1,346.86 per dollar during early morning transactions. The official market reportedly recorded orderly trading conditions, with commercial banks and corporate importers accessing foreign exchange to meet obligations such as international trade payments, school fees, and capital repatriation.However, the parallel market recorded a weaker exchange rate. Bureau De Change operators and currency traders in major cities, including Lagos...
UPDATE: CAF Restores AFCON to Two-Year Format
Sports

UPDATE: CAF Restores AFCON to Two-Year Format

SNOW TV NEWS SPORT DESKThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its earlier decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, restoring the competition to its traditional two-year cycle.The decision was unanimously approved at a CAF Executive Committee meeting held on Thursday, October 29, 2026.CAF President Patrice Motsepe had recently disclosed at the continent’s strategy conference in Cabo Verde that the Executive Committee would review its previous decision to extend the tournament’s cycle from two to four years.CAF had initially proposed introducing a new Africa Nations League to replace AFCON as the continent’s biennial football competition. However, the governing body acknowledged that the proposed league would require several y...
Nigeria’s New Tax Reforms: What Small Businesses Must Know to Stay Compliant
Business

Nigeria’s New Tax Reforms: What Small Businesses Must Know to Stay Compliant

SNOW TV BUSINESS NEWS DESKSmall business owners and entrepreneurs across Nigeria are being urged to review their financial records, business registration, and tax obligations following the introduction of the country's new tax framework, which took effect on January 1, 2026.The reforms, introduced through four major tax laws signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in June 2025, are designed to simplify tax administration, broaden compliance, and create a more business-friendly environment.Under the new framework, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has been replaced by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), while the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 provides a consolidated framework for taxation.One of the significant provisions concerns small businesses. Companies with annual gross tu...
×