INEC officially recognized ADC leadership two months after the party was adopted by a coalition.
The Independent National Electoral Commission officially recognized the new leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), two months after opposition parties adopted the party as their platform for the 2027 general elections. Senator David B. Mark is identified as the National Chairman in INEC’s record, with former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola as the National […]
Tinubu Orders FEC Committee to Address High Food Prices
In response to rising food prices due to inflation, President Bola Tinubu has instructed a Federal Executive Council committee to take swift action towards making food more affordable, accessible, and in good nutritional value to the citizens. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, announced the directive at a workshop […]
Resident Doctors Issue New 24-Hour Ultimatum to Federal Government
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued the Federal Government another 24-hour deadline to meet its outstanding demands or risk an indefinite nationwide strike. The doctor’s association had previously issued the Federal Government with a 10-day deadline for action, which expired on Wednesday without any significant deliverables. After a six-hour emergency meeting on […]
Police Arrest Self-Proclaimed “Obi of Lagos” Over Fake Installation
The Lagos state police command has arrested one 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, who paraded himself as the “Obi of Lagos,” along with three accomplices trying to install him. According to police, the suspects were planning to unveil a so-called ₦1.5 billion “Palace of the Obi of Lagos State” while hosting an “Ofala/New Yam Festival” on […]
Former NNPC Boss Mele Kyari Detained Amid Refinery Funds Scandal
Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Kyari was earlier placed on a watch list, over alleged misappropriation associated with the maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries. He was detained while being questioned about funds allegedly […]
“I’m Aware of these Tactics” – Gyan Claimed Osimhen Pretended to be Hurt
Former Ghana striker, Asamoah Gyan, indicated that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen faked an injury during a World Cup qualifier. Gyan made the claim following Osimhen’s absence from Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein. Osimhen was said to have twisted his ankle ligament the week prior during Nigeria’s most recent match against Rwanda. His […]
National Grid Collapse Causes Nationwide Blackout
Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed again on Wednesday, resulting in major cities going dark. The incident – occurred between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – saw generation levels plummet from 2,917.83 MW to just 1.5 MW. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the grid failure in a public notice at 11:23 a.m. announcing total blackout […]
47,000 Nigerians Naturalized as U.S. Citizens Over the Last Four Years
Over the last four years, nearly 47,000 Nigerians have become naturalized Americans, making Nigeria one of Africa’s leading new American sources. More than 8,930 Nigerians became naturalized in 2020; 10,921 in 2021; and 14,438 in 2022—totalling 34,289 Nigerians that naturalized in three years, and that is roughly a 58.8 percent increase. So with the counting […]
APC confident of more governors’ defection before 2027 – Yilwatda
Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that more governors will defect to the ruling party in the lead up to the 2027 elections. Yilwatda made the statement while attending a meeting held in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, where he indicated that the recent deflections were one […]
President Tinubu Commits to Resolving Power Crisis in Hospitals
President Bola Tinubu has made commitments to resolve the ongoing power crisis in Nigerian hospitals. The pledge was made at a national stakeholders’ dialogue held in Abuja, and the president stated,” If we do not put an end to this situation, patients’ lives are at stake.” He stated that unreliable electricity in operating theatres, maternity […]