2027: Maidoya offers to step down for Tinubu, calls for APC unity
A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Malam Sagir Auwal Maidoya, has said he is willing to step down for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, while urging stronger unity within the party.
INEC recognises Mark-led ADC leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has updated its official register of political party leadership to reflect former Senate President David Mark as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, with former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola listed as the party’s National Secretary.
INEC fixes June 20 for bye-elections in 6 states
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of bye-elections in six states of the federation, even as it formally welcomed a newly sworn-in National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (retd.).
Maradona was bipolar, had narcissistic disorder – Psychologist
Diego Maradona was bipolar and had a narcissistic personality disorder, his psychologist said Thursday at a trial over the death of Argentina’s football legend.
I don’t want to look fat, Trump says on wearing bulletproof vest
“I don’t know if I can handle looking 20 pounds heavier,” Trump told reporters when asked if there were discussions about him wearing a protective vest.
UAE announces travel ban on nationals to Iran, Lebanon, Iraq
The United Arab Emirates foreign ministry on Thursday announced a travel ban on Emirati nationals going to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq, citing regional developments including the Middle East war.
Hoodlums break into Catholic Church, steal Blessed Sacrament in Imo
A statement signed by the Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbarah, noted that the criminals broke into the chapel on Wednesday morning and made away with the Blessed Sacrament.
S’Court verdict on ADC leadership dispute strengthens rule of law — Tambuwal
Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has hailed the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a landmark affirmation of the rule of law and the resilience of Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
Dangote Refinery recalls redeployed engineers
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has approved the recall of engineers previously redeployed across its business units, following what management described as a conditional pardon after internal disciplinary actions linked to operational disruptions.
APC extends sale of forms, submission deadline for 2027 primaries
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has extended the deadlines for the sale and submission of expression of interest and nomination forms for its 2027 general election primaries, citing the public holiday observed on Friday and an unusually high volume of interest from aspirants.
FG resolves 20-year MM2 dispute, approves aircraft leasing firm – Keyamo
Keyamo announced this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
