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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged united and free of internal factions following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference at his residence in Guzape, Abuja, Wike said the apex court judgment has ...
By Sumaila Ogbaje Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for expanding its operational footprint in the state, describing the move as a major boost to peace, investor confidence, and economic growth in the Niger Delta. Eno gave the commendation during the operational visit of the Chief of the ...
By Stellamaris Ashinze The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it recorded over 1,500 cyberattack attempts within a short period. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this in an interview with the Newsmen on the sidelines of a data protection training programme in Lagos. Olatunji said the situation forced a temporary shutdown ...
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer President Bola Tinubu has been named Chief Host of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum, holding Nov. 15 to Nov. 21 in Abuja. Prof Justin Green, the President Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management announced this in a statement by NIPR Director of Public Relations, Stanley Ogadigo. According to him, ...
By Abujah Racheal The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concern over the evolving pattern of infectious disease outbreaks across the continent. Africa CDC warned that Mpox and cholera hotspots were increasingly shifting across national borders. Dr Wazih N. Cho, Intelligence and Data Analyst, Africa CDC, Division of Surveillance and ...
The Supreme Court has delivered landmark judgments resolving protracted leadership crisis in both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In the PDP suit, the apex court voided the national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025, which had produced factional executives led by Tanimu Turaki, SAN. Affirming ...
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially extended the deadline for the sale of its expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 general election primaries to midnight on Monday, May 4, 2026. This decision follows an unusually high volume of interest from aspirants across the country and the disruption caused by the ...
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Lamido Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, describing him as a square peg in a square hole. The confirmation followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, which cleared the nominee after a brief ...
...as Bi-Courtney waives #132bn damages The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday has approved the creation of a Nigerian aircraft leasing company to bolster the capacity of domestic airlines. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo on Thursday. Structured as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), the initiative is designed ...
A fresh crisis is brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following conflicting interpretations of the Supreme Court judgment that nullified the party’s recent leadership structure. Invoking Section 32(5) of the party’s constitution, the PDP Board of Trustees announced on Thursday that it has assumed national leadership of the party. The BoT Chairman and former ...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has hailed the establishment of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI) as a defining moment that positions Nigeria at the forefront of global efforts to advance media and information literacy in the digital age. Speaking at the close of the two-day official launch of IMILI ...
Reports of renewed violence against Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa once again bring into sharp focus a long-standing and painful pattern that has repeatedly strained relations between African states and tested the credibility of continental solidarity. Recent developments point to fresh attacks in parts of South Africa, with incidents reported to have ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Senate. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the President’s aide, Olusegun Dada, who confirmed that the nomination has been officially transmitted to the upper legislative chamber for screening in accordance with constitutional provisions. The nomination ...
By Ariyo Zainab President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, marking a key transition in the country’s diplomatic leadership. Her appointment follows the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who is reported to have stepped down to focus on political engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move ...
By Damilare Adeleye President Bola Tinubu has appointed Rilwan Lanre Babalola as Special Adviser on Power and Chairman of a newly established Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset and Restoration, in a move aimed at accelerating reforms across Nigeria’s electricity industry. The appointment, announced in a statement signed by the special adviser to the ...
A Bauchi-based group, Network of Civil Society Organisations (BASNEC) has called for prompt resolution of consumer complaints about electricity reductions and over billing. The Chairman of the group, Mr Jinjiri Garba, stated this on Thursday in Bauchi during an advocacy visit to the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED). He expressed concern over increasing consumer complaints ...
The Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi (2nd right), presenting an operational standard certificate to one of the private motor park owners during the recertification of privately owned parks in Ilorin, while the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alh. Salau Kabir Abdullahi and others, watch… Wednesday.
The National President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, has called on Nigerian women to rise, organise and take their rightful place in leadership and national development. Speaking at a marketplace advocacy programme organised by NAWOJ FCT branch at Wuse Market, Abuja on Thursday Ibrahim, described the outreach as more ...
By Fredrick Ameh Nigeria’s Senate has escalated its oversight of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, setting a two-week deadline for top officials past and present to appear before its Public Accounts Committee over alleged ₦210 trillion discrepancies in the company’s audited financial statements. The committee, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wadada, halted proceedings after rejecting ...
By Ariyo Zainab The Lagos State House of Assembly has announced a change in its administrative leadership, naming a new Clerk following the expiration of the tenure of the outgoing office holder. Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, disclosed during plenary on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, that Olalekan Onafeko has completed his term, paving the ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step towards sustainable transportation with renewed efforts to implement clean mobility solutions across the State. This follows the second Strategic Stakeholders’ Engagement on Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV), electric mobility, and charging infrastructure development held in Ikeja. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Energy ...
By Fredrick Ameh The average retail price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) rose in March 2026, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The cost of refilling a 5kg cylinder increased by 12.60% month-on-month, rising from ₦6,799.18 in February 2026 to ₦7,655.73 in March 2026. On a year-on-year basis, the ...
By Ariyo Zainab The National Assembly Complex is emerging as a strong symbol of Nigeria’s push for local content, blending modern design with indigenous materials and expertise. Located within the Three Arms Zone alongside the Supreme Court of Nigeria and the Presidential Complex, the facility serves as a key extension of the country’s legislative infrastructure. ...
