2027: Aiyedatiwa denies sponsoring opposition candidates
…Insists: I’ve not asked any candidate to contest under another party By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has denied allegations that he is involved in anti-party activities following the substitution of his preferred National Assembly candidates by the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aiyedatiwa spoke on […]
2 Super Eagles players likely to miss AFCON qualifiers clash
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifiers have suffered another setback following an injury to striker Paul Onuachu, with Victor Osimhen already sidelined.
Ododo bans night arrests in Kogi
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State yesterday banned night arrests across the state, warning security operatives to desist from invading homes under the cover of darkness.
(Video) 2027: ‘Makinde is qualified to be President’ — Peter Obi
The NDC candidate said whoever emerges victorious through a free, fair and credible election should receive the support of other political leaders.
1st Niger Bridge closure begins as commuters lament Owerri Road
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The temporary closure of the 1st Niger Bridge to traffic for emergency maintenance commenced on Monday, with motorists diverted to the 2nd Niger Bridge. The Federal Government had announced that the bridge would be closed for two weeks to enable the Federal Ministry of Works carry out maintenance and rehabilitation […]
Dangote Refinery unveils N2.15trn IPO at N525 per share
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE on Monday unveiled a N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offer (IPO), offering Nigerians and other Africans an opportunity to acquire shares in the 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery. The offer comprises 4.1 billion ordinary shares at N525 per share, with a minimum subscription of 10 shares valued at N5,250. Chief Executive of the […]
APM inaugurates campaign office, vows to reset Nigeria
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) on Monday inaugurated its presidential campaign headquarters in Abuja, with the party declaring its intention to “reset” Nigeria through its presidential ticket of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Lawal Daura. Performing the inauguration, the party’s National Chairman, Dr Yusuf Dantalle, described the event as the beginning of what he […]
Robots protest rampant AI in Poland
Waving flags, “chanting” slogans, and marching in circles: around 30 robots took to the streets of Warsaw on Monday to campaign for AI regulation in front of the Polish digital affairs ministry.
NAFDAC: Tackling fake products requires collective responsibility
ABUJA — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has called for collective efforts among government agencies, businesses and the public to tackle the circulation of counterfeit, adulterated and substandard products in Nigeria. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the call on Monday while briefing journalists on the agency’s […]
2027: There’ll be consequences for misconduct, INEC chair warns officers
LAGOS — Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned electoral officers that there will be consequences for misconduct, urging them to remain neutral and discharge their duties with integrity during the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the warning on Monday in Lagos at the South-West Zonal Interactive Meeting with […]
FG moves to upgrade CCT to National Anti-Corruption Court
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Federal Government has kickstarted the process of upgrading the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to a National Anti-Corruption Court. The CCT is presently a quasi-judicial body that tries officials accused of acting in breach of the code of conduct for public officers in the country, especially on matters relating […]
UK appoints Alastair Long as Trade Commissioner for Africa
LONDON — The United Kingdom Government has appointed Alastair Long as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner, HMTC, for Africa. The British Deputy High Commission announced the appointment in a statement on Monday, saying Long would work with governments, investors, businesses and institutions to strengthen economic ties between the UK and African countries. It said his responsibilities […]
Afreximbank targets $50bn deals at 2027 Lagos trade fair
…Says AfCFTA key to unlocking Africa’s trade potential By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, is targeting more than $50 billion in trade and investment deals at the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, IATF, scheduled to hold in Lagos. The bank said the target followed the over $167 billion in […]
NELFUND reduced tertiary dropout rate by 20% in 2025 — Sawyerr
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, has said research showed that the student loan scheme reduced the tertiary education dropout rate by 20 per cent in 2025. Sawyerr disclosed this on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, saying available research […]
Dangote: Refinery’ll become world’s largest by 2028
“Nothing is impossible for us to achieve once we are focused and determined… we have learned the hard way, and we cannot industrialise if we do not have the energy security”
Abia 2027: I’ll pay N90,000 minimum wage, recall unlawfully retired workers — Anosike
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State, Dr Kelechi Anosike, has promised to introduce a N90,000 minimum wage and review the cases of workers allegedly retired before attaining the statutory retirement age or years of service. Anosike also pledged to ensure that graduates of […]
