N7m clears container in Cotonou, same cargo costs N15m in Apapa — IMAN
•Importers remain govt’s biggest revenue source after oil — Yar’adua By Efe Onodjae The Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) has decried the rising cost of cargo clearance at Nigerian ports, revealing that while it costs between N7 million and N8 million to clear a 20-foot container in Cotonou, Benin Republic, the same container attracts between N14 […]
Only successful aspirants in NDC primaries will pay nomination
Senator Seriake Dickson has said only aspirants who win the party’s primaries will proceed to pay nomination fees and complete documentation exercise.
Insecurity: US panel accuses Police, Army of collusion in militias’ attacks
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, yesterday accused some police and army officers of colluding with Fulani militias
Atiku clinches ADC ticket after defeating Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
Atiku Abubakar has been announced as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 elections following a decisive victory in the party’s primary poll.
Eid-el-Kabir: Lagos LCDA sells Rams at N80,000 to residents with PVCs
By Alade Aromashod As Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Odio-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos has organised a subsidised Ileya ram sales initiative for residents of the community. Speaking during the coordination exercise for the programme, the Chairman of the LCDA, Dr. ‘Seyi Jakande, described the initiative as part of his […]
2027: ADC ‘ll deliver renewed action to repair damage caused by APC — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday night emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and immediately launched a fierce attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress, AOC, accusing the government of driving Nigeria deeper into hardship, insecurity and political repression while pushing the country towards a one-party state.
Primary Election: APM unveils Laja Adeoye as Lagos Governorship Consensus candidate
By Matthew Johnson The Lagos State chapter of the Allied Peoples’ Movement ,APM, on Thursday formally affirmed Laja Adeoye as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, with a promise to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress APC and reposition Lagos through what he described as an “inclusive prosperity” agenda. Adeoye was affirmed during […]
NEYGA to Atiku, Obi: Stop politicising insecurity
The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has chided Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, presidential candidates of All Democratic Congress (ADC) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), for what they described as their “politicization” of Nigeria’s security challenges. The group tasked both presidential candidates to learn from politicians in the United States and Israel who buried […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Lagos LCDA sells rams at subsidised rates to residents with PVCs
As Muslims across the world prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Odio-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos has launched a subsidised ram sales initiative aimed at supporting residents during the festive season.
Primaries crisis: Alimosho APC members reject candidates’ list
By Dapo Akinrefon Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, under the umbrella of the APC Alimosho Federal Constituency Synergy Group, AFCSG, on Thursday, rejected the candidates’ list released by the leadership of the party, insisting that the incumbent lawmaker, Mr Ganiyu Ayuba, won the House of Representatives primary election held […]
Eid al-Kabir: Ikubese urges leaders, citizens to embrace sacrifice for Nigeria’s progress
Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, former presidential aspirant and convener of the YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement, has said Nigeria will only progress if political leaders and citizens embrace sacrifice and put the nation’s interest above personal gain.
Tinubu fulfilling covenant with Nigerians — APC scribe
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Ajibola Basiru, has said President Bola Tinubu is working tirelessly to fulfil his covenant with Nigerians in line with the teachings of Eid-el-Kabir.
Let Air Peace and Allen Onyema be! By Ikechukwu Amaechi
On Sunday, May 24, Air Peace officially commenced direct flights to Barbados, one of the 13 independent sovereign nations in the Caribbean. It was historic, not only for the organisation but also Nigeria where good news has become as scarce as hen’s teeth. Henceforth, the airline will operate a nine-hour twice-monthly scheduled flights from Lagos […]
Marking another gloomy Children’s Day
Nigeria marked another Children’s Day yesterday, Wednesday, 27th May 2026. The celebration rang hollow for many families whose children have become victims of kidnapping, terrorism, trafficking, and violence. In a nation where children should symbolise hope, innocence, and the future, they are increasingly becoming targets in a brutal cycle of insecurity. The frightening reality today […]
God complex: Can Tinubu remake Nigeria in his own image? By Olu Fasan
Recently, someone sent me an unsolicited WhatsApp message. As a columnist, and being naturally curious, I read any written message sent to me. After all, column ideas can come from unusual sources. However, on this occasion, after skimming the message, I dismissed it right away. Why? Well, the content of the message was too outlandish […]
