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FG to begin voluntary repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa over xenophobic attacks
The federal government says it has commenced plans for the voluntary repatriation of Nigerians in South Africa following xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the former apartheid country. In a statement on Sunday, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, minister of foreign affairs, said President Bola Tinubu has directed that evacuation flights be provided for those willing to return […]
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Tinubu has not endorsed any gov candidate in Oyo — Adelabu
The immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has rejected the endorsement of Sharafadeen Alli as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State. On Friday, some APC leaders in Oyo endorsed the serving senator as the 2027 consensus candidate during a meeting in Ibadan, the state capital. A former senator, […]
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473 pilgrims airlifted to Saudi Arabia as Shettima flags off 2026 hajj flight
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Sunday flagged off the 2026 hajj flight to Saudi Arabia, charging intending pilgrims to be of good conduct during the spiritual exercise. A total of 473 pilgrims from Kogi state were airlifted to Saudi Arabia from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The pilgrims, flown on UMZA flight UMZ3501, departed Abuja […]
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JUST IN: Obi, Kwankwaso Join Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC)
The 2023 presidential candidates of the Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have both formally joined the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). The duo joined the party on Sunday night at a welcome event at the Abuja home of Bayelsa State’s former governor, Seriake Dickson. They […]
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Officer in viral photo not Sokoto Hisbah commander escort — Police
The Sokoto Police Command has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a Superintendent of Police was seen escorting a Hisbah commander, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a rejoinder issued on Sunday, the Command said the photograph being shared on X, formerly Twitter, and other platforms was an old image deliberately taken […]
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IT’S OFFICIAL: Peter Obi leaves ADC, blames internal battles, division
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in 2023, has confirmed that he is leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). TheCable had on Saturday reported that Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former Kano governor, would leave the ADC. In a statement on Sunday afternoon, Obi said he is quitting the party because of “endless […]
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BREAKING: Bauchi Gov Bala Mohammed finally dumps PDP, joins APM
Following weeks of consultation, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has finally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The defection, announced by the governor at the Government House on Saturday, follows weeks of speculation over his political future amid the crisis rocking the PDP. Mohammed had earlier described the […]
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Terrorists kill three police officers in Kwara
At least three police officers have been killed and two others injured after suspected terrorists attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, caused panic in the agrarian community as residents fled their homes following heavy […]
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Go to Court- Kaduna govt fires back at contractors over alleged N30bn debt
The Kaduna State Government has asked contractors alleging they are owed about N30 billion to seek redress in court, insisting that due process must be followed in resolving the dispute. The state Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ibrahim Hamza, made the position known on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Kaduna while reacting to claims […]
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NDC fixes national convention for May 9, begins nationwide congresses
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has fixed May 9, 2026, for its first national convention to be held in the nation’s capital city, Abuja. The party on Friday commenced its maiden congresses nationwide, marking a major step in its internal democratic process. The programme of events across the country was disclosed in a statement by […]
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Osun workers union faction holds May Day rally
A faction within the labour movement in Osun State held a May Day rally on Friday, urging local government leaders to prioritise workers’ welfare. The group, identified as the Association of Concerned Local Government Workers, also declared support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Oyebamiji. The rally took place at […]
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May Day: NLC, TUC lament rising insecurity, poverty
Labour leaders have raised fresh concerns over rising insecurity, poverty and the shrinking space for decent work in Nigeria. They warned that worsening economic conditions were undermining workers’ welfare and national productivity. The concerns were expressed at the pre-May Day lecture convened by organised labour in Abuja, ahead of the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration. A […]
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INEC fixes date for bye-elections, welcomes new national commissioners
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of bye-elections in six states of the Federation. This is also as it formally welcomed a newly sworn-in National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (rtd.). Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this on Thursday at a brief […]
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Supreme Court victory not end of battle, Atiku tells ADC supporters
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and opposition supporters not to celebrate too soon after the Supreme Court affirmed Senator David Mark as leader of the party, warning that the real political contest is still ahead. Atiku said the court victory may have settled the leadership dispute […]
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INEC Restores Mark, Aregbesola’s Names On Its Portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reinstated the names of former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola on its official portal as recognised leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The development signals a major shift in the protracted leadership crisis rocking the party. Also listed on the commission’s portal […]
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Tinubu nominates Tegbe as power minister
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. This was contained in a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. “His nomination is expected to strengthen further ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, enhance grid stability, and […]
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BREAKING: Jandor withdraws from 2027 Lagos governorship race
One of the governorship aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 elections, Dr Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his withdrawal. Adediran on Thursday, addressing the media, party leaders of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, and his supporters at Liberty House, Adeniyi Jones Secretariat in Ikeja. […]
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Petrol nears N1,400/litre as Dangote hikes price
The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) are nearing N1,400 per litre in many parts of the country as the United States and Iran fail to agree on a ceasefire that should lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. As the crisis in the Middle East lingers, coupled with the exit of […]
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62 Nigerians detained in Uganda for ‘operating church without work permits’
The Ugandan government has detained 62 Nigerians for “illegally operating” a church, as well as living and working in the country without valid permits. In a statement posted on its X handle on Wednesday, the Ugandan National Citizenship and immigration control (NCIC), said the arrest followed a tip-off after learning that the individuals were operating illegally […]
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Tinubu: My enemies want to use insecurity to remove me from office
President Bola Tinubu says his “enemies” want to use the rising insecurity in the country to get rid of him from office. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at the State House when he met a Plateau delegation led by Caleb Mutfwang, governor of the state, following the recent killings in Jos. The president said […]
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BREAKING: Tinubu nominates Rabiu Umar as new NMDPRA boss
President Bola Tinubu has removed Saidu Mohammed as head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). He has nominated Rabiu Abdullahi Umar to replace him, but the appointment still requires Senate approval. This was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, and shared on X on […]
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Delayed S’Court judgment: Opposition fears election exclusion, ADC petitions CJN
Concerns are mounting within the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party over the delay in the Supreme Court’s judgment as the Independent National Electoral Commission’s deadline for submission of party membership registers approaches. The development has further raised anxiety about the possible exclusion of the opposition parties from the 2027 elections. Worried by […]
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‘We’re not just doing politics’ – Peter Obi on visit to Makinde
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election and a key figure in the coalition movement within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mr. Peter Obi, has said what they (the opposition) are doing is not just politics. He reiterated his vision of a more united, secure, and productive Nigeria. Peter Obi spoke to […]
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Olukoyede: Six out of 10 university students are into cybercrime
Ola Olukoyede,  chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says about six in every 10 university students in Nigeria are involved in cybercrime. Olukoyede spoke on Tuesday at the opening of the 8th biennial conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria (COPSUN), held in Kano. The theme of the […]
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BREAKING: Nenadi Usman emerges Labour Party National Chairman
The Labour Party, LP, has elected Nenadi Usman as its National Chairman at the party’s national convention held on Tuesday in Umuahia, Abia State. With her emergence, Usman makes history as the first woman to be elected National Chairman of a political party in Nigeria. It would be recalled that on Wednesday, 4th September 2024, […]
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