The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the reported obstruction of its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, from accessing Yelwata community in Benue to visit victims of recent killings. The party alleged that suspected thugs blocked Obi’s convoy on Tuesday and prevented him from entering the community, where more than 270 people were reportedly killed. […]
The Nigerian Army has announced a strategic reshuffle of its senior leadership, with the redeployment of several generals and brigadier generals to key command, operational and staff appointments across the Service. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, approved the postings as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen leadership and […]
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State, Abubakar Chika Malami, has formally flagged off his campaign for the 2027 election, pledging to run an issue-based campaign and prioritise healthcare and other critical sectors if elected. The Director-General of the ADC Campaign Council in the state, Alhaji Sani Tadurga, disclosed this […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has explained that Nigerians in the diaspora do not need a valid passport to travel home, as expired passports can still be used for the journey and renewed once the holder is back in the country. The clarification is coming as many Nigerians abroad plan their end-of-year trips home, with […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has disowned a fuel truck with its old logo intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency with 2,145kg of cannabis concealed in a compartment in Ondo State. The company said preliminary checks showed that the truck, with registration number MKA 960 XC, was neither owned by NNPC Ltd. […]
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, has declared that Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor, is qualified to contest the 2027 presidential election, while calling for a free, fair and credible poll. Obi made the remarks on Monday in Abuja during the official commissioning of the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Headquarters of […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to deploy a real-time election readiness tracker to monitor preparations for the 2027 general elections across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The tracker, which will give INEC’s leadership instant access to updates on logistics, recruitment and training of ad hoc staff, technology and other election […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is opening its ownership to the Nigerian public through an Initial Public Offering(IPO) involving 4.1 billion shares at N5.25 each, in a landmark move for Nigeria’s capital market and Africa’s industrial development. At the formal commencement of the IPO in Lagos, President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said the offer will […]
The legal team that handled the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship election case in Osun has distanced itself from a petition purportedly filed by the party and its candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, against Governor Ademola Adeleke. The development has thrown fresh uncertainty into the legal battle arising from the August 15 governorship election, coming […]