ADC demands sack of INEC chairman, accuses commission of bias — Mark
"Let us also make it clear: we are proceeding with our party programmes because there is nothing under the law that makes INEC’s attendance a mandatory requirement. We have duly served INEC notice, and we will proceed accordingly.
Port modernisation not limited to Lagos – FG
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday clarified that the Federal Government’s port modernisation programme is a nationwide initiative, dismissing claims that it is focused solely on Lagos.
Woman commits suicide after baby drowns in bucket
A 29-year-old woman committed suicide shortly after her 11-month-old son accidentally drowned in a bucket of water at their home in Bengaluru, India.
US politician found dead in her apartment, husband arrested
A local Florida politician was found dead in her home on Wednesday as police arrested her husband in connection to her tragic death.
Israel says Hezbollah chief to pay ‘heavy price’ for Jewish holiday attacks
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Thursday warned that Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem would pay an “extraordinarily heavy price” for escalating attacks during the ongoing Jewish holidays.
ADC crisis: PRP woos Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, others to rescue Nigeria
“What should have been a strong alternative platform is now entangled in internal disputes, leadership struggles, and uncertainty.
UEFA chief Ceferin warns Italy could lose Euro 2032 without stadium improvements
“Maybe Italy’s politicians should ask themselves why the football infrastructure is among the worst in Europe.”
No anointed candidate for any seat, Lagos APC tells members
“We, therefore, encourage all members who wish to contest any of the positions to do so in accordance with the law,” he said.
10 European countries with birthright citizenship
Although most European countries do not provide full birthright citizenship, several allow it under certain conditions.
Tinubu appoints Aliyu PTDF executive secretary, renews TCN MD tenure
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Shu’aibu Aliyu as Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).
Int’l Friendlies: Super Eagles to play Poland & Portugal in June
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play two high-profile international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal in June 2026, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed.
Surveillance Contract: Anti-corruption group writes Tinubu, Ribadu over rising tension
A Niger Delta-based anti-corruption and good governance group has called on President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to urgently engage critical stakeholders in the region to prevent rising tension over pipeline surveillance contracts from escalating.
We ‘ll conduct best NFF elections ever – Electoral Committee
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday inaugurated its Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee, tasked with conducting and adjudicating the upcoming elections into the NFF Executive Committee for the 2026–2030 term.
Oil prices climb to $110 per barrel after Trump’s Iran speech
Oil prices extended gains on Thursday in the wake of US President Donald Trump threatening further heavy strikes on Iran, dampening hopes of de-escalation.
‘He doesn’t merit a response’ – Macron slams Trump over marriage jibe
“So I am not going to respond to them — they do not merit a response,” Macron told reporters.
ADC faults FG for deploying armoured vehicles to INEC headquarters
Abdullahi questioned the government’s priorities, particularly in relation to security challenges in parts of the country.
