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FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike A growing number of aggrieved All Progressives Congress members and former party leaders have begun aligning with the Rainbow Coalition led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in a development that is sharpening internal tensions within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. It was  […]

Blood transfusion. Photo: BBC The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has announced that members can now decide whether to accept or donate the four main components of blood based on their personal conscience. The organisation made this known in a statement issued by its World Headquarters in Warwick, New York and made available on its […]

Interior minister Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo sets up 10-member probe panel Interior minister, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has suspended 21 officers of the Niger State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), pending the conclusion of investigation into the deaths of 37 inmates in the custody of the command. The deceased, who were being detained […]

President Bola Tinubu and Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, Paris. Photo: Facebook / Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Tinubu and the French President Emmanuel Macron met on Thursday for a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris. This was disclosed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in […]

Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham…Photo Credit: IG/ Toyin Abraham Actress Toyin Abraham has rejected her inclusion in the Lagos State All Progressives Congress Campaign Council, saying she is “staying out of politics” and asking the public to disregard her reported membership of the council. Abraham was listed as a member of the Entertainment and Creative Economy […]

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps logo. Photo credit: Web The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has commenced an investigation into the deaths of some suspected illegal miners arrested during enforcement operations in Niger State. The suspects were arrested during coordinated operations conducted by the Niger State Command in the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis on […]

The Federal Government says it has fully cleared the 18.96 billion naira in pension arrears owed to retirees of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria. A statement by the Finance Minister and Coordinating Economy, Taiwo Oyedele confirms that the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has paid the final 50 percent balance of 9.48 billion […]

Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi The Federal Government has suspended has suspended the Niger State Commandant of the corps over the deaths of 30 illegal miners in the custody of the State Command. This was conveyed in a directive by the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security […]

Saudi Arabia has turned down Nigeria’s request for additional slots for the 2027 Hajj, leaving the country with an approved allocation of 50,000 pilgrims for next year’s pilgrimage. The decision followed an appeal by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for an upward review of Nigeria’s quota […]

African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said he would not travel outside Nigeria for medical treatment if elected president in 2027. Sowore made the declaration on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he spoke about his proposed approach to governance. The AAC […]