By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has reassured members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors that the group remains intact despite the constitution of the Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said. Uzodimma said the President specifically asked him to dispel concerns that the emergence of […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) recorded a sharp decline in profitability in July 2026, with profit after tax (PAT) falling to N279 billion from N535 billion in June, amid lower revenue and declines in crude oil and natural gas production. The July figure represents a 47.9 per cent […]

By Udeme Akpan President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has commended the Federal Government for its economic reforms, saying they are beginning to restore investor confidence, improve business conditions and place Nigeria on a stronger path to sustainable growth. Dangote said the ongoing fiscal, monetary and regulatory reforms had contributed […]

By Olayinka Latona LAGOS — Amid economic hardship and insecurity across the country, the Presiding Bishop and Head of Mission of Gospel Church of Christ (GCC) Worldwide, Bishop Benson Abrifor, has called on Nigerians to use the 2027 general elections to chart a new course for the country. Abrifor said Nigeria needed a “Messiah” — […]

He said, although he was aware of the urgency of the matter, he was constrained by the limited time available to him before his vacation.

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Twelve political parties have fielded candidates for the February 6, 2027 governorship election in Abia State, with incumbent Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) seeking a second term. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) displayed the list of governorship and deputy governorship candidates in the state, ahead of […]

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed police personnel to ensure that technology deployed for policing is used lawfully, ethically and responsibly, with adequate safeguards for citizens’ rights, privacy and personal data. Disu gave the directive in Abuja while launching the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Vigilant App […]

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has charged investigators and prosecutors of the agency to intensify efforts to trace, seize and recover proceeds and other assets linked to narcotics trafficking. Marwa said the war against drug cartels could no longer […]

By Adesina Wahab A member of the Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Comrade Umar Farouk Lawal, has challenged the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to provide evidence to support his claim that President Bola Tinubu ordered an increase in tuition fees in tertiary institutions […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, celebrating his years of public service and contributions to Nigeria’s development. President Tinubu, in a birthday message personally signed by him, described Shettima as a trusted ally, valued colleague and […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has defended the inclusion of an individual under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign structure. Wike argued that being investigated by the anti-graft agency does not automatically disqualify an individual from participating in political activities or canvassing […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye Vice-President Kashim Shettima has asked Nigerians, friends and associates to shun birthday gifts, advertisements and elaborate celebrations as he marks his 60th birthday, urging them instead to channel the money to charities and people in need across the country. Shettima made the appeal in a post on his official X handle on […]

By Dickson Omobola Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ralph Nwosu, Wednesday, insisted that President Bola Tinubu was wrong to remove the fuel subsidy, saying the party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, had shown boldness by declaring that he would reintroduce the policy. Nwosu lamented that civil servants now sleep at motor […]

Kamara, who also represents Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr, criticised the situation and called for greater respect for African footballers and their career ambitions.

The governor said the council chairpersons would be held responsible for the APC’s performance in their respective local governments.