ADC leadership crisis: Party urges CJN to fast-track case, warns of 2027 election exclusion

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to ensure the urgent delivery of judgment in a leadership dispute the party says could jeopardise its participation in the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated April 22, 2026, counsel to the party, S.E. Aruwa, SAN, warned that any delay […]

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Fayemi, others pay tribute to late Anglican bishop Adebiyi

A cross section of dignitaries at the book presentation. Credit: Anglican Diocese of Lagos West Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has described the pioneer Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, Bishop Awelewa Adebiyi, as a quintessential Ekiti indigene who made many sacrifices for the progress of the church and Nigeria during […]

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Private sector targets $3bn livestock market expansion

The livestock sector may be on the cusp of transformation as stakeholders rally behind a private sector-led investment drive capable of unlocking up to $3bn in pastoral market opportunities over the next three to five years. The renewed push comes amid growing consensus among government and industry players on the need for urgent reforms to […]

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2027 polls: Why Obasa may settle for a Reps’ seat – Sources

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa *Drops Lagos governorship ambition By Dapo Akinrefon Barring any last-minute changes, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, is set to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Agege Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections, shifting from an initial governorship […]

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2027: Natasha declares second term bid for Senate seat, to run against ex-Gov Bello

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Credit: Tribune online The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared her intention to seek re-election in the 2027 senatorial polls. In a post shared on her social media platforms on Monday, the lawmaker said she had accepted calls from her constituents urging her to contest for another term. “With deep […]

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South Africa: FG demands protection after two Nigerians killed

President Bola Tinubu A fresh xenophobic violence in South Africa has claimed the lives of two Nigerians, triggering fear and panic within the diaspora community and prompting urgent diplomatic engagement by the Federal Government. The development comes as Nigerians living in South Africa demanded protection by the Federal Government, saying that protecting Nigerians abroad is […]

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Coup Allegation: Lawmaker Returns to Court, Faults Military, AGF Over Silence

By John Dike, Osogbo A member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Kanmi Ajibola, has returned to the Federal High Court, Osogbo, over the failure of the Nigerian military and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to respond to a suit he filed more than six months ago. Ajibola, an activist and former […]

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Nigeria’s petrol, diesel are subsidised – Dangote official

A senior management official of the Dangote Group on Monday revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been subsidising the petrol and diesel it sells to the Nigerian market. According to the official, who spoke to our correspondent in confidence due to the lack of authorisation to speak, the company’s N1,200/litre ex-depot price for petrol […]

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Jet fuel crisis: FG seeks 30-day credit window for airlines

To tackle Nigeria’s worsening jet fuel shortage and price surge, the Federal Government has asked marketers to grant airline operators a 30-day credit window and sell aviation fuel directly to them. The development is sequel to a series of high-level engagements convened by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, following an earlier meeting […]

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APC Alleges Plot to Incite Political Violence in Osun, Alerts Security Agencies, Public

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over what it described as a clandestine plot by the Accord Party to orchestrate political violence across the state and falsely implicate the APC. In a statement issued on Monday,the spokesperson to the APC, Chief Kola Olabisi alleged […]

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