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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has warned that the African Democratic Party (ADC) is at risk of being excluded from fielding any candidates in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The Minister who is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in a post on He wrote: “The ADC faction led by David Mark actually thinks they …

Talking to the press outside Security Council in New York, the UN chief painted a grim picture of a rapidly deteriorating situation, as Israel and the United States continue to bomb Iran while Tehran launches attacks on its Gulf neighbors and threatens ships it considers hostile against using the vital Strait of Hormuz. “Every day this war continues, human suffering …

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has called for stronger collaboration with professional urban planners to improve sustainable urban development and effective land administration. Sani made the call when members of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners paid a courtesy visit to the house of Sir Kashim Ibrahim, Kaduna. Sani, represented by Deputy Governor Dr Hadiza Balarabe, said his administration …

Nigeria’s broadcasting organizations have announced plans to host the second edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA) on April 8, 2026 in Abuja, as part of efforts to promote professionalism and reward excellence in the country’s broadcasting sector. According to a statement released on Thursday, the event will be held at the NAF Conference Centre, Kado, from 6pm to 9pm. …

New reported deadly attacks in the Middle East overnight and Thursday rocked energy markets and pushed crude oil prices as high as $107 in early trading. Hopes of a quick end to the conflict diminished as President Trump spoke of attacks coming for another “two to three weeks,” in addition to “ongoing” discussions with Tehran. Civilians across the region continue …

The leader of Myanmar’s military junta, which overthrew the previous government five years ago, was elected president after winning a parliamentary vote. Min Aung Hlaing comfortably passed the threshold needed to ⁠win Friday’s vote, which was broadcast live, in a room dominated by the pro-military Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) and members appointed by the armed forces. The 69-year-old’s …

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) reported Core Total Comprehensive Income (TCI) of ₦478.8 billion for the full year ended 2025 from ₦408.0 billion in 2024, or 17.4% year-on-year. The Authority also reported a core operating profit of ₦525.3 billion ($349.1 million) in 2025 compared to ₦498.0 billion a year earlier. Addressing journalists on Thursday in Abuja, on the occasion …

President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Plateau State that the Federal Government will deploy an AI-enabled network of over 5,000 digital cameras to help law enforcement agencies combat insecurity in the state. President Tinubu made the promise in his speech during his visit to Jos on Thursday. He commiserated with the government and people of the State over …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. ADC demands sacking of INEC chairman The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has demanded the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, and all national commissioners. Read in full 2. Court rejects application by Wike loyalists to …

Footage has emerged showing a US journalist kidnapped in Iraq. The kidnapping occurred in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to Iraqi officials, who said efforts were underway to find the whistleblower and perpetrators. The journalist was named as freelancer Shelly Kittleson by one of the publications she worked for. Middle East Crisis: Follow the latest developments Here’s everything we know about …