PDP’s 2027 Zoning Decision Vindicates Wike, Says Aide

The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South while retaining the national chairmanship in the North has validated the long-standing position of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, his Senior Special

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Politics·Headlines·News

NEC Confirms Damagum’s Appointment As PDP Chairman

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed Ambassador Umar Damagum as the party’s substantive National Chairman. The decision was taken on Monday during the PDP’s 102nd NEC meeting in Abuja. Proceedings were briefly suspended to allow

by News Editor

August 26, 2025

News·Headlines

Obasanjo, Jonathan, Shettima, Pate, Wike, Govs, NAFDAC DG, Others To Unveil Care365 Health Hub

Abuja will on September 2, 2025, play host to some Nigerian leaders as they unveil Care365 Health Hub, a digital health solution aimed at transforming access to quality healthcare nationwide and across Africa. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo will chair the launch, while

by News Editor

August 26, 2025

News

NCAA Unveils Renewed Campaign Against Unruly Air Passengers

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched a fresh campaign to curb rising cases of unruly passenger behaviour in the country’s aviation sector. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, identified excessive alcohol consumption as a

by News Editor

August 26, 2025

Foreign News·Headlines·News

Tinubu To Brazilian Investors: No More Corruption, Economy Blooming

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Brazilian investors that Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are delivering positive results, stressing that his administration has curbed corruption and created a more transparent business environment. Speaking on Monday at a meeting with ministers from both countries

by News Editor

August 26, 2025

News Update

FCMB Group To Raise Equity Capital For Expansion Drive

FCMB Group Plc has announced plans to raise fresh equity capital to strengthen its financial base and support its regional and international growth agenda. The company disclosed the move in a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange and shared with stakeholders and

by News Editor

August 26, 2025

News Update·Headlines·Politics

PDP, APC, ADC Trade Words Over Zamfara Insecurity, Party Strength

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “one-chance political vehicle,” while likening its members to prodigal children who could still be forgiven if they returned to the fold. The

by News Editor

August 26, 2025

News Update·Economy

Tinubu Seals Direct Flight, Trade, Cooperation Deals With Brazil

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a historic Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil, opening the way for direct flights between Nigeria and South America’s largest economy. The agreement was concluded on Monday during Tinubu’s official state visit to Brasília. According

by News Editor

August 26, 2025

News Update

International Crime Syndicates Behind Crude Oil Theft, Says NNPC Boss

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Bashir Ojulari, has raised alarm that crude oil theft in Africa is being orchestrated by powerful international and continental criminal syndicates exploiting weak security systems. Ojulari made the disclosure

by News Editor

August 26, 2025

News Update·Editorial·Editorial (Featured News)·Headlines

Atiku And The Politics Of Re-Declaration

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has done it again. No, not contesting elections —that part is old news, but declaring that he will contest. If politics had a Guinness World Record category for “Most Repeated Declarations of Interest,” Atiku would surely be

by News Editor

August 26, 2025

News·Economy·News Update

Customs Intercepts $2.2m Undeclared Cash At Nigerian Airports In Seven Months

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered undeclared foreign currencies totaling $2.209 million at major airports across the country between January and July 2025. The interceptions were recorded at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos; Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; and Mallam Aminu

by News Editor

August 26, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News

Protests Rock NBA Conference In Enugu Over Ngene’s Continued Detention

Tension flared on Monday at the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (NBA AGC) in Enugu as lawyers and protesters called for the release of Labour Party Member-Elect, Hon. Barr. Bright Ngene. Ngene, who was declared winner of the Enugu South

by News Editor

August 26, 2025

Politics

2027: Pro-Tinubu Group To Hold Two Million-Man March In South East

A support group, Tinubu for Better Nigeria (TBN), has announced plans to organise a two million-man solidarity march across the South East to promote President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda. The National Coordinator of TBN, Hon. Ebere Chukwuemeka, an APC chieftain from Imo

by News Editor

August 25, 2025

News·Headlines·Politics

ADC To Tinubu: Declare State Of Emergency In Katsina, Zamfara Amid Escalating Killings

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Katsina and Zamfara States, following a wave of violent attacks that have claimed over 140 lives in the last two months. In a

by News Editor

August 25, 2025

News Update

MAN To FG: Give Priority To Local Firms In Lagos Airport Fencing

ProjectThe Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise indigenous companies in the supply of fencing materials for the Lagos airport perimeter fencing project, warning against the importation of Clear Vu fencing from abroad. In a statement, MAN

by News Editor

August 25, 2025

News Editor

PDP’s 2027 Zoning Decision Vindicates Wike, Says Aide

NEC Confirms Damagum’s Appointment As PDP Chairman

Obasanjo, Jonathan, Shettima, Pate, Wike, Govs, NAFDAC DG, Others To Unveil Care365 Health Hub

NCAA Unveils Renewed Campaign Against Unruly Air Passengers

Tinubu To Brazilian Investors: No More Corruption, Economy Blooming

FCMB Group To Raise Equity Capital For Expansion Drive

PDP, APC, ADC Trade Words Over Zamfara Insecurity, Party Strength

Tinubu Seals Direct Flight, Trade, Cooperation Deals With Brazil

International Crime Syndicates Behind Crude Oil Theft, Says NNPC Boss

Atiku And The Politics Of Re-Declaration

Customs Intercepts $2.2m Undeclared Cash At Nigerian Airports In Seven Months

Protests Rock NBA Conference In Enugu Over Ngene’s Continued Detention

2027: Pro-Tinubu Group To Hold Two Million-Man March In South East

ADC To Tinubu: Declare State Of Emergency In Katsina, Zamfara Amid Escalating Killings

MAN To FG: Give Priority To Local Firms In Lagos Airport Fencing

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