By Victor Adeoti Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says he is confident of victory ahead of the Aug. 15 governorship election in the state. Adeleke said this while inaugurating a 52-man campaign council on Tuesday in Osogbo. “I am already feeling the cloud of victory around me,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election. The party, in a timetable issued by its National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, on Wednesday in Abuja, fixed the totalContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu A verification team from Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday visited the national secretariat of Labour Party in Abuja , ahead of the party’s forthcoming congresses. The INEC team, led by Mallam Mansur Hassan, said it was on a mission to verify claims madeContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman has called for fiscal federalism to empower states harness their resources responsibly. Sulaiman made the call during the institute’s fourth public lectures series held on Wednesday at NILDS headquarters, Abuja. Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang Anger and grief have trailed the death of a Nigerian, Mr Ekpenyong Andrew, following his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa. The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) said the incident had left the deceased’s family and the Nigerian community deeply distressed, andContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Nigeria Environmental Society (NES) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise ecological challenges across the country to safeguard lives and property against flood disasters. Dr Efegbidiki Okobia, National President of the society, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Martha Agas An editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Martha Agas, has won the Woman in Media Award at the 2026 Women Changing the World Global Summit and Awards in Paris, France. Agas was announced winner on Wednesday following an independent assessment by an international panel ofContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Coalition of Concerned Youths of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara has called for justice, equity, and fair representation in the Kwara Central Senatorial District. The Chairman of the coalition, Alhaji Abdul-Salam Ajelanwa, made the appeal on Wednesday during aContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Shareholders of Afriland Properties Plc have approved a total dividend payout of N329.7 million for the 2025 financial year. The approval was given at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Wednesday. The approval also reflected the company’s commitment to delivering value in spiteContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has formally tendered his resignation to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State. Adelabu also proposed the establishment of a Coordinating Minister for Energy to drive integrated reforms across Nigeria’s power, gas, and related sectors. Mr Bolaji Tunji, SpecialContinue Reading
