INEC uploads Gombe as SDP National Chairman, party hails move
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded the name of Professor Sadiq Abubakar Gombe as the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in compliance with a Supreme Court judgment affirming the party’s autonomy in managing its internal affairs. With the development, Professor Gombe replaces Shehu Musa Gabam, […]
Hezbollah chief hails Iran’s ‘great victory’ after deal with US
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday that an understanding reached between Tehran and Washington to end the regional war was a “great victory”, and urged Lebanon to seize the moment to expel Israeli forces.
Marketers retain high petrol prices despite Dangote Refinery reduction
Fuel marketers across Abuja on Wednesday continued to sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, at old prices more than 24 hours after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a reduction in its ex-depot price.
Ogun residents protest collapsing bridge, appeal to Abiodun for urgent intervention
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Residents of Sodeke-Titun Ilupeju, Oke Odo, and 22 other communities in the Sabo area of Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over the deteriorating condition of a bridge linking their communities to the Lafenwa-Sabo axis. The protesters urged Governor Dapo Abiodun to urgently […]
London court acquits Alison-Madueke of all corruption charges
British authorities began their investigation into corruption allegations against Alison-Madueke more than a decade ago
Nigeria’s current account surplus rises 46% to $4.98bn
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the country’s current account surplus rose by 46 percent year-on-year to $4.98 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26).
