PDP constitutes appeal panels for primary election disputes
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted Appeal Panels to address petitions and complaints arising from its primaries for presidential, governorship, state and National Assembly positions.
Court adjourns Sokoto ADC leadership case to June 19
The Federal High Court in Sokoto has fixed June 19, 2026, for hearing in a suit challenging the leadership structure of the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Comedian DeeOne emerges party candidate for Lagos House of Assembly
Popular comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, popularly known as DeeOne, has emerged as the BOOT Party candidate for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly election ahead of the 2027 general polls.
NIWA warns operators against overloading barges on Lagos waterways
The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has warned cargo barge operators against the dangerous practice of overloading containers beyond approved limits, saying the trend poses a serious threat to safety on Lagos inland waterways.
‘It was shocking, I felt unsafe’ — Emeka Ike threatens legal action over data leak
Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike has expressed concern over the alleged exposure of his personal information at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying the incident left him feeling unsafe and vulnerable.
Hundreds in Libya protest against migrants, refugees
Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday to protest against irregular migrants and refugees they say should leave Libya.
FG, FAO combat bird flu in Nigeria with fresh $350,000 project
The Federal Government and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have launched a $350,000 project to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness and response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
UK to observe Ekiti, Osun polls, APC pledges peaceful elections
The British Government has announced plans to deploy election observers for the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States, as part of efforts to ensure credible and peaceful polls in Nigeria.
Anioma State creation threatened if Nwoko fails to return to Senate -Oganah
By Dapo Akinrefon 7 The Anioma State creation Media Director, Mr Tonnie Oganah, on Thursday, warned that the hopes and aspirations of having Anioma State may be dashed if Senator Ned Nwoko’s re-election is threatened. Oganah, in a statement, expressed worry that proposed creation of the new state may be delayed due to divisive nature of […]
NERC orders DisCos to compensate Band-A customers over poor supply
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to compensate eligible Band-A customers who suffered poor power supply due to grid generation constraints between February and March 2026. The directive, contained in NERC Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band-A Customers Arising from Grid Generation […]
Olawepo-Hashim pledges Naira revival to ₦525/$
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Accord Party chieftain and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has pledged to restore the naira to between ₦500 and ₦525 against the United States dollar if elected president in 2027, while blaming the current administration for worsening economic hardship in Nigeria. Hashim made the promise on Thursday at a […]
