Electricity a democratic dividend we owe Nigerians, we intend to deliver it – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described reliable electricity supply as a “democratic dividend” that his administration is committed to delivering to Nigerians, saying ongoing reforms in the power sector are aimed at fixing long-standing structural challenges. In his Democracy Day address, Tinubu said that when his government assumed office in 2023, the electricity sector was facing […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 12, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Friday, June 12, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market.
INEC fixes date for primaries in new Delta constituencies
By Jimitota Onoyume The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed June 16 to June 25, 2026, for political parties to conduct primaries in the newly created constituencies in Delta State, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The constituencies are Warri South-West II, Warri North II, Aniocha North II, Ika North-East II, Sapele II and […]
Democracy Day: Benue APC applauds Tinubu, Alia’s leadership
…says democracy delivering results By Peter Duru, Makurdi The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has commended President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia for what it described as their commitment to deepening democracy, strengthening institutions and delivering the dividends of good governance to Nigerians. In a Democracy Day statement issued on Thursday, the […]
Air Peace laments xenophobic attacks, backs evacuation of Nigerians
West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has expressed sadness over the circumstances that necessitated the evacuation of Nigerian citizens in South Africa, describing the situation as unfortunate and deeply concerning.
Accord leaders in Osun reaffirm Olawepo-Hashim’s 2027 Presidential bid
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo OSOGBO — Leaders, stakeholders and longstanding members of the Accord Party in Osun State have reaffirmed their support for Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, insisting that no external influence can overturn the mandate freely given to him by party members. The declaration was made […]
