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Court fixes August 31 for judgment in Shinkafi’s suit against APC, INEC
By Idris Salisu, Gusau A Federal High Court sitting in Gusau, Zamfara State, has fixed August 31, 2026, for judgment in a suit filed by Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi challenging
Nigeria, Benin strengthen joint front against terrorism, cross-border crimes
By Kingsley Omonobi Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have renewed their commitment to strengthening regional security cooperation and combating terrorism, piracy and other cross-border crimes following a three-day working
PTDF unveils strategy to support Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has unveiled a human capital development strategy aimed at supporting the Federal Government’s target of growing Nigeria’s economy to $1
2027: APC has failed Nigerians, ADC chieftain tells Tinubu, Mbah
By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State, Dr. (Sir) Walter Oji, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, alleging that
Navy recovers 105,000 litres of suspected stolen crude, uncovers illegal storage facilities in Delta
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 105,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil during a series of anti-crude oil theft operations in Delta State.
Tinubu welcomes Nigeria into World Energy Council
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, has welcomed the formal admission of Nigeria as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC), describing it as a
2027: Benue residents promise massive vote for Tinubu over infrastructure drive
…— As presidential media team inspects federal, state projects By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja Jubilant Benue residents on Thursday promised to vote massively for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections
APC challenges court judgment, files stay of execution in Owo/Ose ticket tussle
—As INEC retains Adelegbe as party candidate By Dayo Johnson Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has retained Hon. Timehin Adelegbe as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for
Okowa backs state police, says reform will strengthen fight against insecurity
By Ochuko Akuopha, Asaba Immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has described President Bola Tinubu’s push for the establishment of state police as a bold step towards
Gunmen kidnap two farmers in Ondo, demand N100m ransom
…Police, Amotekun launch rescue operation By Dayo Johnson, Akure Suspected gunmen have abducted two farmers in Parubber Community, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, with the kidnappers reportedly demanding
