Opposition Slams APC’s ‘False Open Contest’ Over 2027 Presidential Ticket
APC insists its 2027 ticket is open despite Tinubu’s endorsement Opposition parties accuse ruling party of deception and bias Critics warn move undermines democracy and fuels godfatherism The ruling All…
Anambra Govt Moves To End Costly School Demands, Bans Textbook Use For Assignments
Government says textbook-based assignments exploit parents and waste resources. Commissioner Chuma-Udeh insists textbooks must remain reusable for siblings. Lavish graduation parties outlawed as state targets affordability in education. The Anambra…
Bauchi Gov Bala Mohammed Blames PDP’s 2023 Defeat on Zoning Misstep
Governor Bala Mohammed said PDP lost 2023 presidential election due to failure to zone ticket to southern Nigeria Party has since moved to correct the error ahead of 2027 elections…
FG Distributes $11m Solar Cold Chain Units, Prioritises Northwest, Northcentral in Vaccine Storage Drive
Federal Government rolls out 1,653 solar-powered refrigerators worth $11m for vaccine storage. Northwest receives 448 units, Northcentral 308; every state and the FCT to benefit. UNICEF, WHO and Gavi back…
Nigeria, Brazil Sign Five MoUs as Tinubu Welcomes Petrobras’ Return
Five agreements signed covering trade, diplomacy, science, aviation, and finance Petrobras to resume operations in Nigeria after five-year hiatus Direct Lagos–São Paulo flight approved to boost connectivity Nigeria and Brazil…
FG Issues Fresh Flood Alert To 9 Northern States
Adamawa, Katsina, Bauchi, and Jigawa among states on red alert Heavy rainfall may trigger flooding between August 25 and 29 FEW Centre lists several towns across northern Nigeria at risk…
Falana Urges FG, EFCC to Channel ₦32.7bn Loot to Poverty Alleviation
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana calls for recovered funds to support social investment programmes Warns current NSIP allocation of ₦32.7bn is inadequate to tackle poverty Urges all tiers of government…
NDLEA Arrests Widow Over Fake Pregnancy Cocaine Smuggling Attempt
50-year-old widow Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike caught in Lagos with 1.3kg of cocaine disguised as pregnancy. NDLEA follow-up operation uncovered drug-cutting substance in her residence. Multiple seizures across Adamawa, Kano, Kogi…
FAAN Resumes Cargo Revenue Collection at Lagos Airport After 15 Years
FAAN reinstates direct cargo revenue collection at MMIA after long hiatus. Officials now stationed at NAHCO and SAHCO warehouses for real-time supervision. Move targets plugging leakages, boosting accountability, and enhancing…
Datti Baba-Ahmed Declares Readiness to Run with Peter Obi in 2027
Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate speaks on future ambitions Says loyalty to Obi remains until he decides otherwise Insists he may not always be a deputy in future contests Former…