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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 …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims linking its recent law enforcement operations in Ilorin, Kwara State, to protests by Kwara State Polytechnic students, saying their actions were only aimed at suspected internet fraudsters. In a statement posted on X’s official account on Thursday, the anti-corruption agency clarified that operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate carried out …

Stella Oduah The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has acquitted former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, and her former aide, Gloria Odita, of $2.5 billion fraud. The presiding judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, ordered the release of the defendants after the prosecution told the court that it had dismissed the case against them based on the plea agreement on Thursday, March …

By Victor Osula, Abuja Federal civil servants have stepped up calls for the federal government to implement the 40% peculiar allowance tied to the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, setting a March 31 deadline in a move aimed at accelerating the full implementation of ongoing wage reforms and improving workers’ welfare. The request was conveyed by the Joint National Public Service …