By John Dike Osogbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly using judicial processes to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that attempts to undermine political competition could threaten Nigeria’s peace and democratic stability. The opposition party also cautioned the APC against what […]
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The Federal Government has introduced a virtual teaching initiative to connect pupils in underserved schools and communities lacking subject teachers with live instructors, as part of efforts to address manpower shortages and improve access to quality education across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the initiative, known as Inspire Live, would […]
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has disclosed that an illegal refinery uncovered in Ogere Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, operated on more than three hectares of land and had an underground storage tank with a capacity exceeding 90,000 litres. The State Coordinator of the NMDPRA, Dr Atilola Akinyemi, made […]
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The race for the January 2027 presidential election gathered momentum on Wednesday as President Bola Tinubu and opposition presidential hopefuls Atiku Abubakar, Seyi Makinde and Peter Obi intensified their campaigns, unveiling competing plans to address Nigeria’s economic, security and governance challenges. While Tinubu is seeking re-election on the strength of his administration’s policies and the […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Activist Aisha Yesufu has appealed to Nigerians to contribute financially towards the 2027 presidential campaign of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, insisting that the responsibility of funding his political ambition should not be left to him alone. Yesufu made the appeal in a video shared on her X account on […]
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With 73 days remaining before the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing mounting questions over its compliance with the Electoral Act 2026, particularly its handling of the preliminary voters’ register and candidate nominations. Stakeholders have faulted the commission for allegedly failing to fulfil some statutory obligations while taking political parties […]
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The Department of State Services has uncovered and arrested suspects allegedly involved in a plan to attack election ad hoc personnel, particularly members of the National Youth Service Corps, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, revealed this on Tuesday in Enugu during the commission’s South-East […]
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Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has declared that artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms will not determine the outcome of the 2027 general elections. He insisted that the power to choose Nigeria’s leaders rests solely with the electorate. But National Chairman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter […]
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Nigeria’s maternal mortality burden has raised concern once again, with the United Nations stating that it accounts for at least 25 per cent of global maternal deaths. Disclosing this yesterday at the second annual National Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Network Conference in Abuja, the Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Beatrice […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The political future of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into uncertainty following a Federal High Court judgment invalidating the leadership structure headed by former Senate President David Mark. Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the judgment in Abuja on Thursday, ruled that the Mark-led caretaker committee was illegal and declared […]
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