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2027: Makinde appoints ex-Minister Hyat campaign DG
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed former Minister of State for Aviation, Felix Hassan
Independence: Don’t lose hope, Labour Party tells Nigerians
By John Alechenu, Abuja ABUJA — The Labour Party, LP, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country despite the economic and security challenges confronting the nation. The
Sultan urges religious leaders to prevent maternal, child deaths
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called for intensified community
DLA faults extension of 2025 capital budget implementation
…Says: N35trn 2026 capital budget may be pushed into 2027 By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Democratic and Leadership Alliance, DLA, has faulted the extension of the implementation of the
FG: We can’t gamble with energy security
— Power Minister targets 200GW by 2060 By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — The Federal Government has said it cannot afford to gamble with Nigeria’s energy security, describing it as an
Drug, cybercrime proceeds now target elections — EFCC
By John Alechenu, Abuja ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised concerns over the deployment of illicit funds, including proceeds from drug trafficking, cybercrime and stolen
Electoral Act: No conflict between Sections 77(7), 85 — Itodo
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, on Wednesday dismissed claims that Sections 77(7) and 85 of the Electoral Act 2026 are in conflict, saying
2027: Afenifere endorses Tinubu for second term
By Dayo Johnson AKURE — The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, citing his commitment to restructuring and other policy priorities. The endorsement
UK PM Burnham fears Man City owners could sell club after rule breaches
By Adegboyega Adeleye UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would be “really concerned” if Manchester City’s owners decide to sell the club following its guilty verdict over Premier
Mohbad: Foundation rejects judgment, insists on fresh investigation
By Henry Ojelu The Break The Silence Foundation, has rejected the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in its suit seeking further investigation into the death of singer, Ilerioluwa
