By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Thursday dismissed, as fraudulent, claims by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP that a Court of Appeal judgment had invalidated the high court decision recognizing the caretaker committee that produced the party’s current National Working Committee. Describing those behind the claim […]

The Federal High Court in Sokoto has fixed June 19, 2026, for hearing in a suit challenging the leadership structure of the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Popular comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, popularly known as DeeOne, has emerged as the BOOT Party candidate for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly election ahead of the 2027 general polls.

The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has warned cargo barge operators against the dangerous practice of overloading containers beyond approved limits, saying the trend poses a serious threat to safety on Lagos inland waterways.

Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike has expressed concern over the alleged exposure of his personal information at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying the incident left him feeling unsafe and vulnerable.

Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday to protest against irregular migrants and refugees they say should leave Libya.

The Federal Government and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have launched a $350,000 project to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness and response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

The British Government has announced plans to deploy election observers for the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States, as part of efforts to ensure credible and peaceful polls in Nigeria.

By Dapo Akinrefon 7 The Anioma State creation Media Director, Mr Tonnie Oganah, on Thursday, warned that the hopes and aspirations of having Anioma State may be dashed if Senator Ned Nwoko’s re-election is threatened. Oganah, in a statement, expressed worry that proposed creation of the new state may be delayed due to divisive nature of […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to compensate eligible Band-A customers who suffered poor power supply due to grid generation constraints between February and March 2026. The directive, contained in NERC Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band-A Customers Arising from Grid Generation […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Accord Party chieftain and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has pledged to restore the naira to between ₦500 and ₦525 against the United States dollar if elected president in 2027, while blaming the current administration for worsening economic hardship in Nigeria. Hashim made the promise on Thursday at a […]

The Consulate of Grenada in Nigeria has announced visa-free access for Nigerians as part of efforts to strengthen trade, tourism and investment relations between both countries.

The reassurance came on Wednesday amid lingering discontent among her supporters over the outcome of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, senatorial nomination process, which denied Yesufu the ticket despite what her backers describe as widespread grassroots support across the FCT.

The accident happened shortly after the team departed from its camp, raising concerns among supporters and members of the football community.

“Anyone found responsible should be brought to justice, and any missing funds fully recovered.”