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- Tech Giants race to develop next-gen AI
- Global oil prices surge, amid middle east tensions
- Nigeria's Economy show signs of recovery as inflation slows
- Tech Giants race to develop next-gen AI
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Ndume: Tinubu’s Government Now Controlled by ‘Kakistocrats’
Former Senate Leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Ndume, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing some officials of being “kakistrocrats” who dominate the presidency. Ndume made the remark on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, where he urged President Tinubu to remove…
2027: Atiku Drops Aide, Insists on Fuel Subsidy Return
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. Atiku made the clarification on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the Osun State leadership of the ADC. He said comments by his media aide, Paul Ibe, suggesting…
2027: ACF, PANDEF, MBF Demand Checks on Presidential Candidates
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Arewa Consultative Forum, Pan Niger Delta Forum and Middle Belt Forum have called for greater scrutiny of the backgrounds and records of politicians seeking elective positions. The groups said Nigerians had the right to know the educational history, integrity and track records of…
Obi opposes Atiku’s position on fuel subsidy
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has disagreed with African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Obi argued that subsidy removal remained necessary, saying…
Morka hails Tinubu as Nigeria’s best-performing elected president
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu has outperformed every democratically elected Nigerian president during their first terms in office. Morka made the statement on Monday during an interview with Channels Television, saying Tinubu inherited an economy that was in…
2027: APC debunks report on campaign council list withdrawal
The All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports that it withdrew the list of members appointed to its 2027 presidential campaign council, describing the reports as rumours. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the clarification on Tuesday, saying the APC had not withdrawn the list. Morka said any decision…
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Adeleke wins Re-Election as Osun Governor
Ademola Adeleke has been re-elected as the Governor of Osun State, securing 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, who polled 444,815 votes. The victory gives Adeleke another four-year term in office.
Osun Decides 2026
Osun State voters are heading to the polls today to elect a governor who will lead the state for the next four years, with 15 political parties fielding candidates in the governorship election. The candidates were confirmed in the final list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, following the…
Kogi PDP rejects N150m presidential campaign billboard fee
The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has rejected campaign signage and promotional-material fees recently introduced by the state government ahead of the October 2026 local government elections and the 2027 general elections. The party described the charges as excessive, disproportionate and undemocratic, arguing that they could create…
Police deploy DIG to Osun ahead of Saturday’s election
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed a Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ishyaku Mohammed, to Osun State to oversee security operations during the state’s governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. The deployment is part of measures by the Nigeria Police Force to ensure a peaceful,…
OSUN POLL: Candidates unveil plans, intensify campaign
Candidates in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election have expressed confidence in their chances of winning while outlining their plans for the state. Speaking at the Arise Townhall Meeting in Osogbo, the major candidates, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord, APC candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, ADC candidate Najeem Salaam and AAC candidate…
‘I’m a bulldozer, not afraid of FG, governors’ — Adeleke
Accord Party governorship candidate in the Osun State governorship election, Ademola Adeleke, has said he is not intimidated by the alleged backing of the Federal Government and some state governors for the All Progressives Congress candidate. Adeleke described himself as a “bulldozer” and said he was ready to confront the…
FG Breaches Borrowing Ceiling, Adds ₦12.62tn Debt
The Federal Government exceeded its 2024 borrowing target by N4.79 trillion after a larger-than-expected budget deficit forced it to seek additional financing, according to the Budget Office of the Federation. The Fourth Quarter and Consolidated Budget Implementation Report for 2024 showed that total new borrowings rose to N12.62 trillion, surpassing…
Tinubu Appoints Smart as NASS, House of Reps Adviser
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Wasiu Olanrewaju Smart as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), following the resignation of Ibrahim Olanrewaju. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued by the Presidency and signed by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
FG Calls for Probe Into Nigerian’s Death in South African Police Operation
The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has condemned the killing of Nigerian national Ibeh Chika Simon during a South African Police Service (SAPS) operation in Bellville, Cape Town, describing the circumstances surrounding his death as deeply troubling. In a statement dated July 25, the Consulate also expressed concern over…
Ibom Power MD: N28bn Federal Government Debt Shut Down Nigeria’s Only State-Owned 191MW Plant
Nigeria's only wholly state-owned power plant, Ibom Power Plc, has blamed a N28 billion debt owed by the Federal Government for the prolonged shutdown of its 191-megawatt facility in Akwa Ibom State. Speaking in an interview with Platforms Africa, the Managing Director of Ibom Power, Camillus Umoh, revealed that the…
Atiku’s Lobbyists Take Tinubu’s 1990s Forfeiture Case to Trump, US Congress
A United States lobbying firm retained by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says it has submitted documents relating to President Bola Tinubu's 1990s civil asset forfeiture case to officials in the administration of President Donald Trump and members of the U.S. Congress. The firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, disclosed the development in…
Jonathan: How China Inspired Nigeria’s Local Content Policy, NCDMB Milestones
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that Nigeria's local content policy in the oil and gas sector was inspired by China's success in developing its domestic petroleum industry. Jonathan made the disclosure at the SweetCrude Dialogue 2026 held at the Nigerian Content Tower in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where he reflected…
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FG Calls for Probe Into Nigerian’s Death in South African Police Operation
The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has condemned the killing of Nigerian national Ibeh Chika Simon during a South African Police Service (SAPS) operation in Bellville, Cape Town, describing the circumstances surrounding his death as deeply troubling. In a statement dated July 25, the Consulate also expressed concern over…
Witches and Wizards Convene in Nigeria, Offer Solutions to National Challenges
The Progressive Witches and Wizards Association has held its first anniversary gathering in Osogbo, Osun State, with members calling for peace, responsible use of spiritual gifts and an end to the wave of killings across Nigeria. The event took place at Araba Castle, the residence of renowned Ifa priest, Chief…
2027: PFN Rejects Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Raises Alarm Over Preaching Laws
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has opposed the idea of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections, insisting that Nigeria's leadership should reflect the country's religious and ethnic diversity. In a communiqué issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, the Christian body said inclusive governance is…
Lagos Bridge Crash: One Dead, Heavy Traffic After Multiple Trucks Collide
Traffic was brought to a standstill on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday after a multi-vehicle crash on Kara Bridge left one person dead and triggered a massive gridlock. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident involved three articulated trucks, two Canter trucks, a Sienna vehicle, and…
ANLCA MMAC Crisis Worsens as Chapter Alleges Court Order Misrepresentation
The leadership of the ANLCA Murtala Muhammed Airport Command (MMAC) Chapter has dismissed the recent court order sought by the Association's Board of Trustees (BOT), insisting that the ruling was obtained through misrepresentation and would not withstand legal scrutiny.In a statement issued on behalf of the chapter, the MMAC leadership…
House of Reps Launches Investigation into Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians during repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, as part of efforts to facilitate compensation for victims, strengthen diplomatic engagement and improve the protection of Nigerians living abroad. The resolution followed the adoption of a…
Ndume: Tinubu’s Government Now Controlled by ‘Kakistocrats’
Former Senate Leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali...
2027: Atiku Drops Aide, Insists on Fuel Subsidy Return
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar,...
2027: ACF, PANDEF, MBF Demand Checks on Presidential Candidates
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Arewa Consultative Forum,...
Obi opposes Atiku’s position on fuel subsidy
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi,...
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