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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognize or attend any congress organized by the interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress, African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state. Judge Joyce Abdulmalik on Wednesday ruled that the four-year terms of office of the state working committee and the state executive committee …

The Nigerian Presidency has rejected claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sidelined the North West region, and insisted that his government has made major investments in infrastructure, health services and transport in the region. Officials made this known on Monday in Abuja during a press conference organized by Renewed Hope Ambassadors ahead of a nationwide inspection tour of the …

The Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved to remove Mr Olalekan Onafeko from the post of Clerk of the House of Representatives with immediate effect. This followed deliberations held by members of parliament and was adopted by vote at the plenary session on Tuesday. In his remarks, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mudashiru Obasa, said the removal …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market gained N3.3 trillion at the close of trading on Tuesday to bounce back from the previous day’s losses. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as IMG, FTN Cocoa and Wapco on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 228,740.19 points from 223,602.29 points on the …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction allied with former Senate President David Mark has formally appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to facilitate speedy delivery of judgment in the pending Supreme Court case regarding the party leadership dispute. In a letter dated April 28 and signed by its attorney, Shuaibu E. Aruwa (SAN), the party warned that …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Jonathan, Obi meet privately amid push for unity of opposition candidates in 2027 Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi on Monday held a private meeting, triggering ongoing political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections.Read more 2. APC updates 2027 election schedule, announces nomination …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. ‘It won’t work, they all want to be president’, APC scribe slams Ibadan opposition summit National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ajibola Basiru has described the outcome of the Ibadan Summit by opposition political parties in the country as a sham. 2. Bauchi governorship candidate, Tuggar, identifies …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N1.3 trillion at the close of trading on Monday thereby halting 17 consecutive days of profit taking. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as Trans Expr, First HoldCo and UBA, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 223,602.29 points from 225,722.49 points …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market earned N5.5 trillion at the close of trading last week. The market recorded gains across all five trading sessions as the market value increased to N145.3 trillion from N139.8 trillion recorded in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) which appreciated by 3.94% closed the week at 225,722.49 points, up from 217,167.57 points …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned against any move to delay political campaigns in some areas of Northern Nigeria, warning that such moves could erode constitutional rights and raise fears of voter exclusion in a region already grappling with insecurity. His reaction followed reports that the Senate was considering a proposal to halt political activities in several states affected …