The Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday rejected the recognition of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, as the party’s national leader. The faction also stated that the minister could not do anything about the ongoing sale of nomination forms and expressions of interest for the 2027 election. INWC National …
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Police bust ₦713.9 million bank fraud syndicate, arrest two…- TheConclaveNg
Ondo police bust suspected trafficking ring and rescue 13-year-old at Owena checkpoint Nigeria’s police force has dismantled a sophisticated fraud syndicate that diverted more than ₦713.9 million from 15 customer bank accounts, arresting two suspects and launching a manhunt for a third. The police’s Special Anti-Fraud Unit has made the breakthrough following a complaint from a financial institution regarding unauthorized …
Read More »Players threaten to boycott French Open over prize money dispute
By Abayomi Ademola Players have threatened to boycott the French Open if concerns over prize money distribution are not addressed, with world number one Aryna Sabalenka warning that drastic measures may be necessary. Coco Gauff also backed the possibility of a boycott, intensifying tensions between Roland Garros players and organizers. The dispute centers on how revenue is shared, even though …
Read More »The court will hear Bala-Gombe’s lawsuit regarding the ADC leadership crisis on Friday
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Friday for the hearing of the lawsuit filed by members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),! Nafiu-Bala Gombe defied the party leadership. Bala-Gombe and member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, in separate lawsuits asked the court to stop former Senate President, David Mark and former Governor of …
Read More »Champions League: PSG beat Bayern 6-5 on aggregate to set up Arsenal’s final
Ousmane Dembele scored an early goal in the second leg on Wednesday to help Paris Saint Germain beat Bayern Munich on aggregate in their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash. Leading 5-4 from the first leg in Paris, the defending champions extended their lead with a third-minute goal at the Allianz Arena. However, the hosts equalized through Harry Kane, but despite …
Read More »Makinde transforms Oyo State through culture
What many never saw as economic potential is now being used to generate revenue and bring Oyo State onto the international stage. Blueprint.ng’s correspondent reports on how the resurgence of masquerade culture has given the state a global reckoning. Oyo State, under the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde, leaves no doubt of its intention to make good use of culture …
Read More »Rotary honors humanitarian and leadership icons at DISCON 2026 in Abuja
Rotary International District 9127 announced plans to honor some of its members for their outstanding humanitarian and leadership roles. The icons, according to the District, will be honored during the three-day conference, District Conference 2026 (DISCON), which will be held May 14-16, 2026. The conference will bring together over 1,000 Rotarians from across Northern Nigeria and the FCT with the …
Read More »NGX: Airtel, Cap lead gainers as investors made N628 billion in five hours
Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N628 billion at the close of trading on Wednesday This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Airtel Africa, Cap and Zichis, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 242,729.51 points from 241,750.15 points the previous day. After five hours of trading …
Read More »The naira fetched N9.22 to the dollar at the official window
Nigeria’s currency, the naira, recovered against the United States dollar at the official window on Wednesday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,357.33/$1, compared with N1,366.55/$1 on Tuesday. This represents a gain of N9.22 for the local currency against the dollar. On the black market, the naira closed flat against the …
Read More »Wike cannot do anything about the ongoing sales of nominations
The Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Tanimu Turaki, says there is nothing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike can do about the ongoing sales of his nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of INWC, Ini Ememobong, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja …
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