2027: Aslam Aliyu dumps ADC for APC
By Nnasom David Dr. Aslam Aliyu, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the proposed opposition coalition as a “hoax.” Aliyu announced her defection in a statement issued in Abuja, declaring support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She said her decision followed what she described […]
Nasarawa senator, Onawo dumps ADC for APM, cites internal crisis
In the letter, Onawo said his resignation from ADC took effect from June 15, following what he described as careful reflection and extensive consultations with his constituents, political associates and other key stakeholders.
Mob lynches two travellers in Kaduna, six arrested
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the mob killing of two travellers at Gidan Kalu Village in Birnin Yero, near Maraban Jos. The victims, identified as Muhammadu Sani, 45, and Aliyu Mohammed, 40, both from Umar Village in Igabi Local Government Area, were reportedly travelling on […]
Bayelsans should hold their governor accountable for poverty, not FG — Mienye
A governorship aspirant in Bayelsa State under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Dr Domor Mienye, has urged indigenes of the state to hold their state government accountable for the high level of poverty in the state, arguing that governors have primary responsibility for driving economic development, creating jobs, and improving living standards.
Stock market extends rally, investors gain N1.86trn
Trading on the Nigerian stock market extended its bullish rally on Tuesday, leading to a N1.864 trillion gain for investors.
2023 Sokoto PDP governorship candidate Ubandoma defects to APC
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Sokoto State election, Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ubandoma, a former ally of ex-Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, was received into the APC by the party’s leader in the state, Senator […]
Insecurity, soaring operational costs, others stall ICT tax boom
Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector recorded its first decline in Company Income Tax (CIT) in four years, reflecting a reversal of fortune in the sector.
Protesters urge Senate to delay ambassadorial nominee’s confirmation
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — A coalition of concerned Nigerians and civil society organisations on Tuesday staged a protest at the National Assembly, calling on the Senate to suspend the confirmation of Professor Fashino Abayomi’s ambassadorial nomination. The protesters urged the upper chamber to delay consideration of the nomination, arguing that it should await […]
Pilots, engineers reject bill seeking to reduce NCAA funding
By Dickson Omobola National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, NAAPE, has kicked against a bill before the National Assembly proposing a review of the sharing formula for the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, which would cut the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA’s, allocation from 56 per cent to 40 per cent and […]
Be more dedicated to national service, Akpabio urges Senators
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged lawmakers to rededicate themselves to national service as the 10th Senate commenced its fourth legislative year, saying the country’s pressing challenges require urgent parliamentary attention. In his welcome address to senators following the chamber’s resumption from recess, Akpabio called on his […]
World Cup 2026: Messi inspires Argentina to dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Egypt
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a stunning late comeback as the reigning champions beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
