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Court fixes June 8 for hearing in ADC chieftain’s suit against AGF, INEC

Court fixes June 8 for hearing in ADC chieftain’s suit against AGF, INEC

The Administrative Judge of the Federal High Court, Awka Judicial Division, Anambra State, Justice Evelyn Anyadike, has fixed June 8, 2026, for hearing in a suit instituted by a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and human rights lawyer, Dr. Jezie Ekejiuba, against the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Photos: Atiku meets Amaechi after ADC presidential primary

Photos: Atiku meets Amaechi after ADC presidential primary

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the 2027 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday met with his major rival in the party’s presidential primary, former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi.

Ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka waits

Ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka waits

Jannik Sinner succumbed to an apparent bout of heatstroke and a remarkable Juan Manuel Cerundolo comeback to crash out of the French Open on Thursday, blowing the men’s tournament wide open, before Aryna Sabalenka bids to avoid a similar fate.

COAS charges troops to decisively rout terrorists, criminals in Kwara, Niger

COAS charges troops to decisively rout terrorists, criminals in Kwara, Niger

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Joint Task Force North Central, Operation Savannah Shield, OPSS, to intensify operations aimed at decisively routing kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements threatening peace and security in Kwara and Niger states.

Five killed, 10 injured in Ogun auto crash

Five killed, 10 injured in Ogun auto crash

No fewer than five persons lost their lives, while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road accident that occurred on Thursday at the Iyana Egbado axis of the Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway in Ogun State.

Sabalenka sweeps into French Open last 32

Sabalenka sweeps into French Open last 32

World number one Aryna Sabalenka eased into the third round at Roland Garros on Thursday with a 7-5, 6-2 win over France’s Elsa Jacquemot. Sabalenka snatched a tight opening set with a break in the final game and then swept Jacquemot aside to set up a meeting with Australia’s Daria Kasatkina. The Belarusian has reached […]

London to host 2026 Ballon d’Or in October

London to host 2026 Ballon d’Or in October

The Ballon d’Or ceremony for 2026 will take place for the first time in London on October 26 to mark the 70th anniversary of the trophy being awarded to England’s Stanley Matthews in 1956, organisers announced on Thursday.

Nigeria sliding back to Abacha era, but we will defeat them – Gbenga Hashim

Nigeria sliding back to Abacha era, but we will defeat them – Gbenga Hashim

Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has alleged that Nigeria is gradually sliding back into what he described as the “dark days” of the late General Sani Abacha era, accusing powerful political forces of attempting to cripple opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Kefas reinstates over 3,000 alleged ghost workers

Kefas reinstates over 3,000 alleged ghost workers

​… Approves Recruitment of Additional 1,500 Civil Servants ​By Femi Bolaji Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas of Taraba state has ordered the reinstatement and issuance of fresh appointment letters to over 3,187 civil servants previously dismissed after being tagged as ghost workers. ​Additionally, the Governor has approved the recruitment of 1,500 new civil servants to bolster […]

VFD Group’s shareholders okay 25k dividend per share, re-election of Bolusire

VFD Group’s shareholders okay 25k dividend per share, re-election of Bolusire

By Peter Egwuatu Shareholders of VFD Group Plc, have unanimously approved the 25 kobo dividend per share declared by its Board of Directors for the financial year ended December 31, 2026. The shareholders also endorsed other resolutions presented by the Board at the company’s Annual General Meeting AGM held in Lagos under the theme: “Level […]

FG records N328bn deficit in Q3 2025

FG records N328bn deficit in Q3 2025

Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Revenue receipts of the federal government in 2025 were characterized by shortfalls, leading to a fiscal deficit of N328 billion in the Third Quarter (Q3) of the year. The 2025 Q3 Budget Implementation Report released by the Budget Office of the Federation (BoF) indicated that there was no truth in […]