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At the center of the dispute is whether the opposition party should align, directly or indirectly, with Tinubu, who is expected to seek a second term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This issue has further exacerbated the divisions between the two dominant factions in the PDP. On one side is the camp led by former Minister …

Nigeria is estimated to lose N40tn annually due to erratic electricity supply, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has said, underscoring the severe impact of unreliable electricity supply on economic growth, industrial output and employment. In its latest industry report, the Federal Government agency identified chronic power outages as a major drag on productivity, and noted that businesses and households …

Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration has recorded notable strides in the development of sports in Ogun State, positioning the state as a rising power in the Nigerian sports landscape. Through deliberate investments, improved athlete wellbeing and strategic improvements to sporting infrastructure, the sector has witnessed significant transformation. One of the most notable achievements is the outstanding performance of Ogun State at …

Lokoja Dialogues convened government, development partners, diplomats, academia and community representatives in Abuja to mark World Water Day 2026, advancing national conversations on water security by focusing on gender-based and community-led solutions. Launched in November 2025, the Lokoja Dialogues is a Nigerian-led, community-led platform focused on strengthening water security through cross-sectoral collaboration, policy alignment and investment mobilization. The platform creates …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reopen the political party registration portal to allow the Grassroot Initiative Party (GRIP) to complete the registration process. Delivering the ruling on Thursday, Justice Binta Nyako ruled that INEC must grant GRIP access to the portal for 27 days, starting March 26, to finalize its …

Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the suspension of civil servants who were absent from their duty posts at 10am, following a surprise visit to the state secretariat in Awka on Thursday. The governor, who carried out spot inspections in various ministries and departments, expressed concern over the widespread delays and absenteeism seen during the exercise. Speaking …

In an effort to tackle mobile number related fraud and strengthen digital security across sectors, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a new feature dubbed the Telecommunication Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS). The development was announced by Aminu Maida, Executive Deputy Chairman (EVC) of the commission, at a stakeholder consultation forum in Abuja on Thursday. He revealed that the …

Death of Corps Member: Ogun Nurse Detained for 60 Days A 37-year-old nurse, Kehinde Adesanya, has been detained for 60 days at the Ibara Correctional Center in Abeokuta over the alleged illegal abortion that led to the death of 23-year-old National Youth Service Corps member, Victoria Ariyo. Adesanya was arraigned on Thursday at the Isabo Magistrates Court, Abeokuta, facing four …

President Bola Tinubu, members of the Federal Executive Council, 32 state governors and over 8,400 delegates will gather in Abuja for the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention to be held on Friday and Saturday. The landmark event is expected to attract party leaders from across the board—national, zonal, state and regional levels—as the ruling party prepares to elect a …

American rapper and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has signed a $100 million deal to launch a new entertainment center in New York, marking a significant expansion of his footprint in hospitality and experiential entertainment. The project, developed in partnership with Robert Earl, founder and CEO of Planet Hollywood, will establish “PH Live” at Planet Hollywood’s Times Square location, according …