PDP Unveils Iyabo Obasanjo as Ogun Central Candidate
PDP unveils Iyabo Obasanjo as Ogun Central senatorial candidate for 2027. She faults APC for unfair treatment and disregard, citing her resignation from the party.
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UAE Public Holidays 2026: Full List of Dates and Long Weekends
UAE residents enjoy at least 12 public holidays in 2026, with Islamic holidays based on lunar cycles. Upcoming breaks include Prophet Muhammad's Birthday and UAE National Day.
Yagba APC Leaders Back Abejide, Urge Critics to Respect Primary
APC leaders in Yagba Federal Constituency defend Leke Abejide's candidacy for 2027, citing transparent primary and rejecting claims of imposition or tenure extension.
IGP Urges Kano Police to Take Fight to Criminals
IGP Olatunji Disu challenges Kano police officers to be bold and take the battle to criminals, emphasizing proactive policing, intelligence-led operations, and community partnerships.
Southeast Youths Back Tinubu, SEDC for Development
NYCN Southeast Zone praises President Tinubu for establishing the SEDC, expressing confidence in MD Mark Okoye to drive infrastructure, youth empowerment, and economic growth.
INEC Restores SDP Leadership, Uploads Prof. Gombe
INEC complies with Supreme Court ruling, restoring Prof. Gombe as SDP National Chairman, ending leadership crisis and stabilizing the party ahead of 2027 elections.
Tinubu: Judicial Independence Starts with Judges' Welfare
President Tinuru says judicial independence depends on judges' welfare, commissioning 10 new residential units for Federal High Court judges in Abuja.
Fintiri Exco Approves N36.8bn Budgetary Support, Key Projects
Adamawa State Executive Council approves over N36.8 billion for infrastructure, government operations, and welfare, including a pedestrian bridge and governor's lodge renovation.
Obi Insists He Won 2023 Election Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Peter Obi, NDC presidential candidate for 2027, claims he won the 2023 election despite Supreme Court dismissal. Nigerians react with mixed feelings to his statement.
UK Court Acquits Diezani Alison-Madueke of All Bribery Charges
Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian petroleum minister, has been acquitted of all bribery charges by a UK court after a lengthy trial.
Who Is Wole Oluyede? Key Facts About PDP Candidate
Dr Wole Oluyede, PDP candidate, challenges Governor Oyebanji in the June 2026 Ekiti election. Born in Ikere Ekiti, he has a medical background and left APC for ADC in 2022.
US-Iran Draft Agreement Revealed After Days of Secrecy
Details of a draft agreement between the US and Iran have emerged, including uranium dilution standards, Lebanon protections, and sanctions relief.
Senate's Cancellation of Kyari Arrest Warrant Undermines Accountability
Think Yoruba First criticizes Senate leadership for voiding the arrest warrant against Mele Kyari, calling it a setback to accountability and transparency in managing public resources.
Tinubu: Judicial Welfare Key to Rule of Law
President Tinubu says judicial independence requires adequate security, comfort, and dignity, commissioning 10 housing units for Federal High Court judges in Abuja.
Trump: Iranians Called Obama 'Stupid Son of a Bitch'
President Trump claimed Iranian officials mocked Barack Obama after the 2015 nuclear deal, calling him a 'stupid son of a bitch,' as he defended his own Iran policy at the G7 summit.
FG Bans Yahoo Mail for Official Govt Transactions
Nigeria's Federal Government has banned personal email accounts like Yahoo Mail for official transactions, mandating civil servants to use secure GovMail accounts.
FG Orders MDAs to Stop 1% Stamp Duty Deduction
The Federal Government directs all MDAs to discontinue the 1% stamp duty deduction on payments to contractors and vendors, citing the Nigeria Tax Act 2025.
Cleric Prophesies Tinubu's 2027 Victory Over Obi
Pastor Kingsley Okwuwe predicts President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 election, citing Peter Obi's exit from ADC as a critical mistake. Obi says he is not desperate for power.
Equatorial Guinea Government Resigns Over Poor Performance
Equatorial Guinea's government resigns after achieving only 10% of targets. President Obiang cites corruption and lack of economic diversification despite oil wealth.
June 12: A Model for Our Democracy
As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day, it is vital to learn from the June 12, 1993 election. This article argues that the election serves as a model for electoral integrity and democratic governance.
Ex-Nigerian Minister Diezani Acquitted of Bribery in UK
A London court acquitted former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of all bribery charges, ending a high-profile corruption trial that lasted over a decade.
Okorie Warns Against Undermining SEDC Mandate
Elder statesman Chekwas Okorie cautions stakeholders against actions that could undermine the South East Development Commission, urging support for its mandate.
NYSC DG warns corps members against partisan politics
NYSC Director-General Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu warns corps members to avoid political campaigns, use social media responsibly, and embrace financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
Experts Divided on Court Orders and INEC Independence
Legal practitioners offer differing views on whether court orders undermine INEC's independence, with some seeing judicial oversight as a constitutional safeguard.
Anambra Youths Reject NDC Primary Result, Warn Peter Obi
Youths in Anambra reject NDC primary results, alleging manipulation. They demand party leadership release authentic results or face backlash.
UK Air Force Officer and Flight Lieutenant Salaries Revealed in Naira
The UK military has disclosed the annual salaries of Air Force officers and flight lieutenants, with conversions to Nigerian naira showing N65 million and N92 million respectively.
Air Force Deploys Election Materials for Ekiti Poll
The Nigerian Air Force has transported sensitive election materials ahead of the Ekiti governorship election and legislative by-elections scheduled for June 20, ensuring timely delivery.
Finland Lifts Nuclear Weapons Ban Amid Russia Threat
Finland has passed new legislation allowing nuclear weapons on its soil, ending a long-standing ban due to security concerns over Russia, though no immediate plans to host them exist.
Air Force Deploys Materials for Ekiti Election
The Nigerian Air Force transported sensitive election materials for the Ekiti governorship poll and legislative by-elections scheduled for June 20, ensuring timely delivery.
El-Rufai Group Hires US Firm Over Ex-Gov's Detention
El-Rufai Support Group Association engages Washington-based Vanguard Africa to raise international concerns over ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai's detention, linking the campaign to Nigeria's 2027 elections.
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