2027: Utomi-led MCE begins opposition coalition talks
By Henry Umoru, Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has commenced consultations with opposition political parties and presidential candidates as part of efforts to facilitate a single opposition presidential candidate. The MCE Political Commission, chaired by the movement’s convener and founding leader, Prof Patrick Utomi, was constituted in […]
South Africa faults US over new visa restrictions
By Favour Ulebor, Agency Reports South Africa’s Foreign Ministry has criticised the United States over new visa restrictions imposed on some South African nationals. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry said it was concerned about the restrictions announced a day earlier by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The ministry said the decision appeared […]
FG targets 95% NIN enrolment by December
…Lauds NIMC for recording nearly 140m enrolment By Emmanuel Elebeke President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the Federal Government is targeting 95 per cent National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment coverage by December 2026. Tinubu disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 8th National Identity Day celebration. He was represented at the event by his […]
King’s College crisis deepens over alleged police assault
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Fresh crisis has erupted at King’s College, Lagos, after the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) accused the police and members of the King’s College Old Boys Association (KCOBA) of invading the school premises and assaulting workers and parents. ASCSN alleged that the police operation, which it said was led […]
WHO urges safer care for NCD patients
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged African countries to prioritise patient safety in the treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), warning that patients face risks of avoidable harm at different stages of care. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, made the call in a message marking the 2026 […]
2027: Ondo APC leaders unite for Tinubu — Chairman
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ahead of the 2027 general election, leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have pledged to work together to mobilise one million votes for President Bola Tinubu. The commitment was made at an endorsement rally organised in Akure by the Emerging Political Platform (EPP), a support group backing […]
