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NNPP drags INEC, seeks Abdulsalami committee’s intervention over candidates’ nomination
By Henry Umoru Crisis rocking the leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has taken a new twist as a faction of the party has petitioned the National Peace
PFN President vows to defy proposed restriction on preaching
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, has strongly opposed the proposed restriction on preaching in commercial buses, declaring that Christians would
Makinde knocks Tinubu’s economic policies, says Nigerians deserve better
By James Ogunnaike Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has criticised the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the
Glasgow 2026: Nigeria surpass Australia, England in World Records race
Nigeria’s para-athletes delivered one of the country’s biggest achievements at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting three of the six world records recorded during the competition. The post Glasgow 2026:
Deputy Senate Minority Whip Rufai Hanga dumps NDC
By Henry Umoru Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate, Senator Rufai Hanga (Kano Central), has dumped his recently found party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a resignation letter dated
10 African countries leading in visa-free travel
Travelling across African countries has become easier for citizens of several countries as governments continue to adopt policies that promote regional integration, tourism and trade. While global passport rankings often
Osun poll: Uzodimma sets Thursday deadline for APC subcommittee resolutions
By Omeiza Ajayi Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC National Campaign Council for the Osun State governorship election, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has directed all subcommittees under
Net forex inflow rises 33% to $20.3bn in Q1 2026
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria recorded a net foreign exchange (forex) inflow of $20.33 billion in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 33.8 per cent increase compared with the $15.19
Oloolu family defends traditional rite after TikToker filmed masquerade festival
By Adeola Badru The Oloolu family in Ibadan, Oyo State, has defended the traditional cleansing performed on TikToker Wasilat Olalere after she recorded and shared footage from the annual Oloolu
30 doctors assaulted in 11 months, NARD says, as August 10 strike looms
By Cynthia Alo and Kafayat Kokumo The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns over the safety and welfare of medical personnel, disclosing that no fewer than 30
