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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will hold a “Special National Convention” to ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as the presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The program is being held on Saturday at the ‘A’ Class Event Centre, Kassim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja, starting at 10 am. The faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and …

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, delivered a scathing assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as the government marked the third anniversary of his tenure, accusing him of exacerbating poverty, insecurity and the decline of democracy across the country. In a statement issued on Thursday by the group’s leader, Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Hakim Faloye, Afenifere said Nigeria’s democratic …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has won the presidential primariesThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) gave him permission to fly his party’s flag in the 2027 general elections. In final results announced on Wednesday evening after days of vote counting, Atiku secured 1,855,787 votes across 32 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), beating other contenders: former Minister of Transport, Rotimi …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. ‘Our sacrifices have resulted in a stable economy’, Tinubu said in Sallah’s message President Bola Tinubu said “the sacrifices and efforts we have made over the last three years have resulted in a more stable economy, making our country a preferred investment destination that will drive job creation and …

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has rejected the results of the presidential primaries conducted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) which produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the winner. Amaechi in his statement after the primaries claimed that about 80 percent of party members were disenfranchised in the voting process. He lamented, that “parties that criticize the ruling …

A new report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reveals that approximately 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, increasing insecurity and contributing significantly to religious violence in several regions of the country. The report, released in May 2026 and entitled “Non-State Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” described the armed group as …

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday fixed July 6 for judgment in the confiscation lawsuit filed by the EFCC against 57 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after EFCC lawyer, Jibrin Okutepa (SAN) and counsel for Malami and other respondents, Adedayo Adedeji (SAN), …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N888 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares including Dangote Sugar, Trans Power and TIP on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 249,738.84 points from 251,125.02 points on the previous trading day. After five hours of trading on …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. The NDC does not recognize the Enugu chairman, John Paul Anih, who was elected three weeks ago The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has disowned the party chairman in Enugu State, John Paul Anih who was recently elected to the position.Read more 2. SERAP …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market lost N367 billion at the close of trading last week. The market value fell to N160.044 trillion from N160.007 trillion recorded last week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) fell 0.25% to close the week at 249,712.37, down from 250,330.92 points recorded in the previous week. Despite the bearish sentiment, stocks such as Associated Bus …