Obaseki, Ighodalo, PDP jittery over imminent defeat — APC leaders

Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have taken a swipe at Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, and its candidate…

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Federal High Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Probe of Tunji Ojo’s NYSC Certificate

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court Abuja today refused one Emorioloye Owolemi permission to inquire into the NYSC certificate of Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.   Owolemi had…

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2027 General Elections: INEC Fixes February 20 for Presidential, March 6 for Governorship

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ) has released the official timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, outlining key dates for voting, party primaries, campaigns, and voter registration.  …

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Youth Coalition Calls on Lawmakers to Strengthen Electoral Bill with Real-Time Result Transmission

A coalition of youth-focused civil society organizations has urged the National Assembly conference committee tasked with harmonizing the Electoral Act amendment bill to adopt the version passed by the House…

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Report Urges Financing Overhaul to Scale Africa’s Locally Led Climate Adaptation Efforts

A new continental assessment has found that community-driven climate adaptation initiatives across Africa are producing tangible resilience gains, but warns that their long-term impact will depend on urgent reforms to…

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Jonathan Advocates 25–50 Age Bracket for Africa’s Top Leadership Roles

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called on African nations to prioritise individuals aged between 25 and 50 for key governance positions, citing their physical strength, mental alertness and stamina…

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MTN Nigeria Launches Season 4 of MTN CHAMPS with Three-Year Olympic Development Plan

MTN Nigeria on Wednesday launched Season 4 of MTN CHAMPS in Lagos, unveiling a comprehensive three-year athlete development plan designed to prepare young Nigerian talents for the 2028 Olympic Games…

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Seyi Makinde’s Deal Causes War of Words Between Atiku, Fayose

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday described as “desperate” and “baseless” claims made by former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose regarding an alleged political arrangement involving Oyo State Governor…

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Nearly N1tn for 2027 Elections? Lawmakers Grill INEC as Budget Proposal Sparks Debate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has requested N873.78 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections, alongside N171 billion to fund its operations in the 2026 fiscal year, a proposal…

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PAOC Committee Celebrates Abdulmuiz’s European Transfer, Commends Hon. Akin Oyebode

The Organising Committee of the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup (PAOC) has hailed the landmark European signing of one of its outstanding alumni, Oladimeji Abdulmuiz, describing it as a career defining…

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Trump Bows To Pressure, End Aggressive ICE Operation In Minnesota

President Donald Trump has announced the end of ramped-up immigration operations in Minnesota that triggered outrage following the killing of two US citizens.   Thousands of federal agents have in…

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2027 Elections to Cost Nearly ₦874bn As INEC Rejects FG’s ₦140bn Allocation

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has submitted a proposed budget of ₦873.78 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections. The commission also requested ₦171 billion for its 2026 operations,…

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Oyo State Confers Justice of the Peace on 345 Citizens

The Oyo State Government on Thursday conferred the title of Justice of the Peace (JP) on 345 distinguished citizens, charging them to see the honour not merely as a title,…

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Oyo REC Assures Inclusive Electoral Process as CVR Enters Second Phase

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Prof. Rahmon Tella, has assured residents of inclusive participation in the electoral process, reaffirming the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) commitment to…

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Third Mainland Bridge CCTV Exposes Vandals, Says Works Minister

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says the CCTV’s on the third mainland bridge helped police officers apprehend vandals who damage sensitive installations. Umahi, who raised fresh concerns over the growing…

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Union Protests, Gives NAFDAC Ultimatum Over Sachet Alcohol Ban

  Members of the national union of food, beverage and tobacco employees have accused the director general of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Mojisola Adeyeye of…

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