NNPP urges INEC to prioritize restoring public confidence over party disputes
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said internal party disputes, while significant, are secondary to the larger crisis of public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process. The party urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to focus on reforms that restore trust in the vote.
At least 87 dead after US sinks Iranian warship
The sinking came as the war sparked by a joint US-Israel attack on Iran continued to spread across the Middle East.
Police monitoring Middle East tensions for Nigerian impact – IGP
He said the police had intensified surveillance and patrols across the country to forestall any breakdown of law and order.
Tinubu swears in Tunji Disu as 23rd Inspector-General of Police
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Tunji Disu, officially making him the 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
We have what it takes to win Abia in 2027 — Reps Deputy Speaker
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Benjamin Kalu, has said that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abia State has what it takes to win the 2027 general elections in the state.
How Iran war is impacting Russia-Ukraine conflict – Report
The war in the Middle East sparked by a US-Israeli attack that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has seen Tehran launch retaliatory strikes at Israel and across the Gulf, also drawing in Tehran’s proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Atiku engages South-East power brokers ahead of ADC 2027 primaries
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday night held a closed-door meeting with key South-East political figures in Abuja, in what sources described as a strategic move to consolidate support ahead of the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Galatasaray fans banned from Liverpool’s UCL Rof16 clash
Galatasaray will be without their travelling supporters when they face Liverpool at Anfield in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 tie after UEFA upheld a ban on away fans.
No sacred cows in police, zero tolerance for 2027 election misconduct — IGP Disu
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has declared that under his leadership, no officer of the Nigeria Police Force will be above the law, warning that rank, seniority or position will not shield anyone found guilty of misconduct, indiscipline or human rights violations.
FAAN CASHLESS POLICY: Travellers, drivers groan as gridlock continues
Four days after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, introduced cashless payment, tension is rising over its rollout, with mounting complaints from motorists, travellers and other airport users over prolonged gridlock and payment delays at the Murtala Muhammed Airport.
Reps back proposal for Nigeria’s first Green, Climate Finance Bank
The Chairman of the House Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, has endorsed a proposal to establish Nigeria’s first dedicated Green and Climate Finance Bank, describing the initiative as timely and crucial to unlocking the country’s estimated $104 billion climate investment potential.
