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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced the sale of Expressions of Interest and Nomination Forms to fill executive positions at ward, local, state and national government levels. This was revealed in a statement issued by the National Organizing Secretary of the party, Chinedu Idigo in Abuja. The party asked interested parties seeking exco positions within its structure to obtain …

Defense Headquarters has described as untrue reports that the United States plans to relocate its drone base, previously located in Niger Republic, to Nigeria. Director of Defense Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said there was no evidence to support the claim. The denial followed a Reuters report that the US had deployed several MQ-9 drones to Nigeria, along with …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Day after day, the shadows of 2027 continue to lengthen on the political landscape of Lagos State. As Nigeria’s most important state and home to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attention is on who will get his support among the long list of eligible potential candidates. Those who matter are watching, weighing every step and waiting with …

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its long-standing relationship with the United Kingdom, saying both nations must build on their shared history to forge deeper cooperation in all key sectors. The president made this known on Wednesday during a state banquet held in his honor at Windsor Castle, where he addressed King Charles III, Queen Camilla, members …

Nigeria was recorded as the country recording the largest increase in terrorism-related deaths, with the death toll increasing by 237 by 2025. This country is also on the list of locations in the world where the deadliest terror attacks occurred worldwide in 2025.The 2026 Global Terrorism Index included two terror incidents that occurred in Borno State on the list, placing …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to “direct the Senate Public Accounts Committee to publish the names and titles of all officials involved in the alleged disappearance or non-discovery of ₦200 trillion of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), irrespective of their social or political status.” SERAP urged him to “direct …

Moroccan second division club USM Oujda have terminated the contract of Senegalese midfielder Issa Ndiaye following controversial remarks linked to the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The development comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals panel last Tuesday annulled Senegal’s triumph at the 2025 AFCON and awarded a 3-0 victory to Morocco, a decision …

Antonio Guterres spoke to journalists outside the European Council in Brussels, where he briefed regional leaders on the importance of continuing multilateral cooperation between the EU and the UN. He said the United States and Israel needed to end their attacks on Iran before the country “completely spirals out of control,” causing more civilian suffering, especially in less developed countries …

The 2025/2026 Pro Route League season will come to a spectacular close as the Grand Final approaches, bringing together the best of Nigerian football in a celebration of skill, competition and opportunity. PRL is not just about winning matches, it is a platform where talent is discovered, careers are launched and champions are made. This season the players have risen …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. NNPP demands implementation of INEC court order regarding leadership dispute The New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) is demanding speedy enforcement of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court order against the Agbo Major-led National Working Committee (NWC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Read more 2. Gunmen kidnap the …