Obidient Movement, El-Rufai Form Alliance Ahead of 2027 Elections

Supporters of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, under the Obidient Movement, have met with former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in a bid to strengthen alliances across political and regional lines ahead of the 2027 elections. The closed-door meeting,

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August 21, 2025

News·News Update

Soludo Fires 8 Security Operatives For Assaulting Corps Member

The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight members of the Agunechemba Security outfit for assaulting and stripping a female corps member, Miss Jennifer Elobor. Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Special Adviser on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, announced the decision on Wednesday in Awka. He

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

Politics

Edo Assembly Confirms Eight Commissioner Nominees

The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed eight commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The confirmation followed the report of the House Committee on Rules, Business, and Government House, which was adopted during plenary on Wednesday. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku described

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

Economy

Finance, CBN, FIRS Chiefs Meet To Harmonize Policies

Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, met on Tuesday with Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso and FIRS Chairman Dr. Zacch Adedeji to align fiscal and monetary policies. The high-level meeting, held at the CBN headquarters in Abuja, focused

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

Life & Style·Grassroots

Olubadan-Designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, To Be Crowned September 26

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will be officially installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. Governor Seyi Makinde has approved his nomination, while a state government delegation met with Ladoja and members of the Olubadan-in-Council at his

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

News Update

Ogun APC Suspends Gbenga Daniel, Kunle Folarin Over Misconduct

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has suspended former governor Gbenga Daniel and Hon. Kunle Folarin over alleged misconduct and anti-party activities. APC state spokesman, Nuberu Olufemi, confirmed the suspension, explaining that it was based on reports from the wards

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

Politics·Headlines

Governor Alia Suspends Three Benue Officials for One Month

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved the suspension of three top government officials, following resolutions passed by the State House of Assembly. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, on Wednesday, the governor said the decision reflects

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

Politics·Elections·Headlines

PVCs Require Biometric Verification – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has emphasized that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) can only be issued at its designated offices after biometric verification, regardless of online pre-registration through the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) portal. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

Economy

FG Plans Nationwide Replication Of Lekki Deep Seaport Model

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to replicate the Lekki Deep Seaport model across the country’s maritime sector, describing it as a benchmark for growth and transformation. Speaking at the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping Breakfast Meeting

by News Editor

August 20, 2025

Economy

AFG Aviation Leases Two Jets To Cally Air

AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, a global leader in aircraft leasing and asset management, has finalized the lease of two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets to Cally Air, the Cross River State backed airline in Nigeria. The aircraft, bearing Manufacturer Serial Numbers 19004 and

by News Editor

August 20, 2025

Economy

MTN Nigeria CEO To Lead Francophone Africa Operations

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, will take on an expanded role within the MTN Group as Vice President for Francophone Africa, while retaining his position as CEO of Nigeria’s largest telecoms operator. In a

by News Editor

August 20, 2025

News Update

EFCC Tightens Noose Around Former NNPCL CEO Over Alleged Fund Diversion

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has intensified its probe into alleged financial mismanagement within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). This has placed former Group Chief Executive Officer, (GCEO) Mele Kyari, under increased scrutiny in connection with the $7.2 billion earmarked for refinery

by News Editor

August 20, 2025

News Update

Peter Obi Condemns Assault On NYSC Member, Demands Immediate Justice

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly denounced the reported assault of a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elobor, by members of a local vigilante group in Anambra State. In a statement posted on his official X

by News Editor

August 20, 2025

News Update

NYSC Condemns Assault On Corps Member In Anambra, Seeks Justice

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned the physical assault of one of its members, Edema Elohor Jennifer (AN/24C/0626), in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by its management, the

by News Editor

August 20, 2025

News Update

Nigeria’s Telecom System Now Free Of Unregistered SIM Cards – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has declared that there are no longer any unregistered SIM cards active within the country’s telecommunications system. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, described the development as a

by News Editor

August 19, 2025

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Obidient Movement, El-Rufai Form Alliance Ahead of 2027 Elections

Soludo Fires 8 Security Operatives For Assaulting Corps Member

Edo Assembly Confirms Eight Commissioner Nominees

Finance, CBN, FIRS Chiefs Meet To Harmonize Policies

Olubadan-Designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, To Be Crowned September 26

Ogun APC Suspends Gbenga Daniel, Kunle Folarin Over Misconduct

Governor Alia Suspends Three Benue Officials for One Month

PVCs Require Biometric Verification – INEC

FG Plans Nationwide Replication Of Lekki Deep Seaport Model

AFG Aviation Leases Two Jets To Cally Air

MTN Nigeria CEO To Lead Francophone Africa Operations

EFCC Tightens Noose Around Former NNPCL CEO Over Alleged Fund Diversion

Peter Obi Condemns Assault On NYSC Member, Demands Immediate Justice

NYSC Condemns Assault On Corps Member In Anambra, Seeks Justice

Nigeria’s Telecom System Now Free Of Unregistered SIM Cards – NCC

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