The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Kuje Area Council Chairman, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, over his alleged directive that residents must support the All Progressives Congress (APC) or leave the area. The party described the alleged statement as a threat to citizens’ rights and a sign of growing […]
The Presidency has said the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election has not been withdrawn, although adjustments will be made to the structure. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, gave the clarification on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. His […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will display the list of candidates nominated by political parties for the February 6, 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on Saturday, August 29. The governorship election will be held in 28 states, while State Houses of Assembly elections will take place across the 36 states of […]
The family of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has dismissed circulating reports and a video claiming that his daughter, Shakirat (Kira) Taiwo, has welcomed a baby boy. In a statement posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Haleemah (Lima) Taiwo, another daughter of the late actor, issued a clear disclaimer. She […]
The once-popular Okin Biscuits has resumed production for the first time in 17 years, after rehabilitating one of its production lines that had been shut down when vandals stole its cables, frequency drives, contactors, motors, and other electronic components. The company disclosed this in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, describing […]
The German Embassy in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against relying on so-called “visa agents” for information about travelling to Germany. In a recent tweet, the embassy urged Nigerians to be cautious about information provided by individuals claiming to have special knowledge or access to the German visa process. The embassy said applicants should verify […]
The Federal Government has begun deploying 100 electric mass transit buses for federal civil servants, aiming to reduce the rising cost of daily transportation and improve workers’ welfare and productivity. The first batch of 37 buses was commissioned on Wednesday at Eagle Square, Abuja, by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), […]
President Bola Tinubu has described the Hausa people as “great pillars” who play a vital role in the unity and progress of Nigeria. Tinubu stated this in a message posted on his X handle on Wednesday to commemorate Hausa Day, being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace. The President said the Hausa language had flourished […]
Dangote Refinery has raised its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, by N15 to N1,200 per litre, effective August 26, 2026. The latest increase, communicated to customers on Tuesday by the refinery’s Group Commercial Operations, represents the second petrol price hike in less than a week. The refinery previously increased […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has attributed the inability of opposition parties to agree on a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections to personal ambitions among political leaders. Amaechi expressed regret that opposition politicians had been unable to reach a consensus despite calls for a united front against the […]