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A faction of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday elected Mr Adedeji Doherty as South West Zonal Chairman. Doherty, a former PDP Lagos chairman, emerged through consensus with 16 other executives at the South West Zonal Congress held in Ikeja, Lagos. Chairman of the …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is yet to arrest 30 suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin, Kwara State. EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday in a sting operation carried out by operatives of the agency in Agbede community, Ilorin. “Officers …

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the suspension of public servants absent from duty effective 10am on Thursday, March 26, 2026, during his surprise visit to the state secretariat in Awka. Soludo gave the directive after conducting an on-site assessment of the punctuality, conduct and commitment of workers in various ministries and departments. Addressing reporters after the visit, the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Nigerians of a well-organised and transparent national convention, with preparations completed ahead of the major political event. The party has revealed that about 8,453 delegates from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expected to attend the convention scheduled for March 27 and 28 in Abuja. Speaking at a press …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N21 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Legend Internet, Zichis and Premier Paints, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 200,957.89 points from 200,925.75 points on the previous trading day. After five …

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately open its portal to enable the Grassroots Initiative Party (GRIP) to complete its registration as a political party in the country. The judge in his decision ordered that the registration portal be opened so that GRIP can access the portal …

The South East Youths 4 Progressives (SEY4P) congratulated the Hon. Chimamkpa Ogbonnaya, on his emergence as the South East Zonal Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released by its President, Comrade Chukwuemeka Ugah, the group described Hon. Ogbonnaya’s emergence as a well-deserved recognition for his dedication, leadership skills and commitment to youth development and progressive …

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has formally presented a comprehensive framework for the establishment of the state police to the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, in a move seen as a major push towards decentralization of Nigeria’s policing architecture. The proposal, contained in a 75-page document titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and …

The Super Eagles have replaced the injured Calvin Bassey with Turkish defender Chibuike Nwaiwu for the friendlies against Iran and Jordan.. The Eagles made the announcement of this replacement after Fulham star Bassey withdrew from friendlies due to a back injury. Nwaiwu is yet to be selected by the Super Eagles but has been in good form for Turkish Super …

Police agents in Ondo have rescued five passengers kidnapped in an armed robbery incident in the state. The victims were taken away by suspected armed robbers along Ondo Road in the early hours of Thursday. Spokesman of the state police command, Abayomi Jimoh, said in a statement on Thursday in Akure that the incident occurred at 5.20am. Jimoh explained that …