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Court Confirms Oluyede As PDP Candidate For 2026 Ekiti Governorship

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The Court of Appeal of Nigeria sitting in Akure has affirmed Wole Oluyede as the duly nominated governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State. In a unanimous judgment…

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US Spends $11bn On Iran War In 6 Days – Report

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The United States spent more than $11.3 billion in the opening week of its war against Iran, lawmakers were told during a Pentagon briefing, according to a report by The New York Times that highlights the rapid pace at which the conflict…

Ex-PDP Governorship Candidate Umar Resigns Following Tambuwal Exit

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The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State, Saidu Umar, popularly known as Ubandoma Sokoto, has resigned from the party, coming a day after former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, left the…

20 ISWAP Terrorists Killed As Troops Foil Attacks In Yobe

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Troops of the JointTask Force (North East) , deployed in Goniri, under Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai ( OPHK ), have successfully foiled coordinated attacks launched by ISWAP terrorists on their location in Goniri, Yobe State, killing…

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Reps: APC, ADC Receive Boost As 12 Lawmakers Join Ruling, Coalition Parties

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At least 12 members of the House of Representatives on Thursday defected from their respective political parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition coalition, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while…

Real Estate Should Build Wealth, Not Just Transactions – Realtor

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Real estate firm, Urban Living Development Limited, on Thursday said property investment should serve as a structured pathway for individuals and families to build sustainable wealth. Speaking during the company’s third anniversary…

‎Court Rules Aiyedatiwa Ineligible For 2028 Governorship Race

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‎The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ruled that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa cannot contest the 2028 governorship election, declaring that allowing him to seek another term would violate the constitutional limit of eight…

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Egbetokun Bows Out As IGP, Says Police Story Continues

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Retired inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun has formally bade farewell to the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja at a pull-out ceremony held on Thursday, marking the conclusion of a distinguished career spanning 36 years.…

OPay Dismisses Closure Rumours Over Alleged Tax Violations

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A leading fintech company, OPay Digital Services Limited, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that its offices in Lagos and Abuja were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service over alleged tax non-compliance. The…

Court Threatens To Revoke Sowore’s Bail Over Trial Absence

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Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court of Abuja, has warned that he may revoke the bail granted to politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, if he fails to appear at the next hearing in his ongoing trial over alleged…

King Charles Hosts Nigerian Diaspora Ahead Of Tinubu’s Historic UK State Visit

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King Charles III welcomed members of the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom on Wednesday evening at a pre-visit reception, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming state visit—the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The reception…

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Benue: Ayatutu Professors Condemn Turan Attack, Warn Against ‘Government Conspiracy’

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The Forum of Ayatutu Professors in Benue State (FAP) has condemned the recent killings in the Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, describing the March 6 attack on Mbaav and nearby villages as “abhorring and totally unacceptable…

Global Energy Transition In Limbo Over Geopolitical Turmoil, Investor Activism

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The global shift toward lower-carbon energy is currently facing uncertainty from a mix of investor activism, policy changes, and geopolitical turmoil, underscoring how complex the energy transition has become. At BP, a group of activist…

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Electoral Act: I Had No Option But To Sign — Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday defended his decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 into law, declaring that he had “no option” but to assent to the legislation after it was passed with an overwhelming majority by the National Assembly…

JUST-IN: Tambuwal Resigns From PDP, Joins ADC

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Former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a letter dated March 11 and addressed to his ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri, the…

Senate Rejects Motion Challenging ICPC Mandate

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The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday rejected a motion seeking to suspend the ongoing national project tracking exercise conducted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The motion was moved by…

Group Faults Rivers Assembly Over Rejection Of Commissioner Nominee

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Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy (VATLAD) has stated that the reason given by Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly, (RSHA), for its decision to reject the nomination of Mr Tamuno Williams as…

PDP Crisis: Appeal Court Grants Parties Leave For Settlement

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, has granted all parties involved in the elective convention case of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leave to explore settlement. Also, the matter has been adjourned sine die following the resolve…

Borno Confirms Rescue Efforts For Abducted Ngoshe Residents

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Borno State government has said that efforts are being made to ensure the return of the over 200 civilians abducted recently by Boko Haram terrorists at Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area of the state after an attack that claimed lives…

Calabar Water Vendors Protest ₦1,800 Daily Levy

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Pure water distributors in Calabar are planning to embark on an indefinite strike over ticket dues. The distributors, who use tricycles and vehicles to sell pure water, claimed they are being overcharged by revenue agents in the state.…

Federal Govt Inaugurates Pioneer Rector For Bola Tinubu Polytechnic, Others

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The Federal Government has inaugurated the pioneer officers for the Bola Tinubu Polytechnic and principal officers of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos, as part of its commitment to strengthening leadership and…

EFCC Arrests Edo Monarch, Engineer Over Dangote Cement Fund Scam

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, HRM Michael Sado, and an engineer, Patrick Omkhagbo, over alleged fraudulent activities involving…

Bayelsa State Gears Up For Yenagoa City 10K International Race

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Bayelsa State is poised to welcome elite runners from across Nigeria and around the globe as the Yenagoa City 10K International Race takes centre stage on 4th April 2026. This eagerly anticipated event promises a thrilling celebration of…

We Are Working For Rescue Of Ngoshe Abductees As Military Intensify Operations- Borno Govt

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Borno State government has said that efforts are being made to ensure the return of the over 200 civilians abducted recently by Boko Haram terrorists at Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area of the state after an attack that claimed lives…

Police Service Commission Unveils Roadmap For State Police

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Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), has called for a thorough examination of the foundational issues affecting the Nigeria Police Force as the nation considers the establishment of state…

Flutterwave Backs Tiwa Savage Music Foundation To Champion African Creative Talent

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Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced its strategic partnership with the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, marking a landmark commitment to investing in African creative talent. The foundation’s official…

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PDP Faction Fixes May 23, 2026 Presidential Primary, Sets Timeline For 2027 Elections

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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has scheduled its presidential primaries for May 23, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections, signaling the…

Nigeria, FAO Agree On $350,000 Bird Flu Intervention

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The federal government and the Food and Agriculture Organizatin of the United Nations (FAO) have agreed on a $350,000 intervention to support Nigeria’s response to the ongoing outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (bird flu) and…

Zamfara PDP Chairman Joins APC

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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, Dr. Jamil Jibo Magayaki, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dr. Jamil joined the ruling party after the defection of Governor Dauda Lawal to the APC.…

Anim State Creation Movement Meets Deputy Speaker Kalu

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The Movement for the Creation of Anim State out of the present South Eastern states of Imo and Anambra on Wednesday held strategic meeting with the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives and chairman of the House Committee on the…