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2027: I’ll resign if Nigeria doesn’t change in one year — Amaechi
Vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, has vowed to resign from office if Nigeria fails to begin witnessing significant changes within one year of the party
Court nullifies Ali Isa JC’s APC ticket, orders fresh Balanga/Billiri primary
…bars ex-Chief Whip from fresh contest, orders withdrawal of Certificate of Return By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The Federal High Court No. 2 sitting in Gombe has nullified the
Five things to know about the Nobel Prize
Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals and organisations for work leading to great advances for humanity, in line with the wishes of the prizes’ founder, inventor
Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency
Japan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to tighten immigration controls. Under new rules that will come
US govt’s new AI chatbot pulls back from debunking Trump
US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a “damn good” AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims. A day later, however,
Nigeria at 66: From Resilience to Enduring Capability
By Alim Abubakre On 1 October 2026, Nigeria turns 66. That anniversary invites neither self-congratulation nor despair. Both are too easy. Nigeria has survived civil war, military rule, commodity shocks,
Plateau gov pardons 130 inmates, commutes 4 death sentences
By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has granted absolute pardon to 130 inmates across custodial facilities in the state, while commuting the death sentences of four others to
Court Dismisses Suit against Donald Duke’s Emergence as PRP Presidential Candidate
Alex Enumah in Abuja Justice Mohammed Umar of a Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of former Cross River Governor, Donald Duke, as the presidential
Dangote Sponsors Abuja Trade Fair, Features Refinery IPO
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), one of the sponsors of the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair, will spotlight the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote
Minister Tasks Charcoal Merchants on Sustainable Forestry
Jonathan Eze The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abass Lawal, has charged charcoal merchants and other stakeholders in the forestry sector to embrace sustainable practices and support the federal government’s efforts
