2027 elections: Political storm brews over PVC revalidation

Permanent Voter Cards The African Democratic Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party, the Obidient movement, and civil society groups on Sunday warned that the implementation of the voter revalidation exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission could disenfranchise the electorate and damage public trust. The ADC spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, in an interview with The PUNCH, pointed […]

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Tinubu approves N3.3trn plan to clear power sector debt

President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The repayment plan followed a final review of legacy debts that have plagued Nigeria’s power sector for more than a decade. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo […]

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Oluremi Tinubu Donates Buses, Tricycles to Obafemi Awolowo University

By John Dike, Osogbo The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has announced the receipt of 50 buses and 40 tricycles donated by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu. According to a statement issued by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the donation is a significant gesture by the […]

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ADC debunks reported leadership change

The African Democratic Congress, ADC has described the reported change in its leadership as fabricated misinformation and urged Nigerians to disregard the claims. Debunking the social media reports, the party’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a post on his X handle on Sunday, told Nigerians: “Please note that reports circulating about a change in the leadership […]

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Atiku, Barau felicitate with Christians on Easter, urge national unity

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, have extended warm felicitations to Nigerian Christians on the Easter celebration. In statements issued on Sunday via X by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku described Easter as a season of reflection, sacrifice, and divine love. He […]

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Police raid cult gathering, arrest five in Ondo

The Police Command in Ondo State says it has disrupted a cult gathering and arrested five alleged cultists in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Akure, the state capital, saying the arrest was carried out by the […]

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Abuja motorists, residents groan amid hike in petrol price, hardship

Agency Report Motorists and residents in the Federal Capital Territory are facing mounting hardship due to the persistent rise in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), triggering higher transportation costs and driving up the cost of living. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that many fuel stations previously sold petrol between N875 and […]

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