Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday launched the draft Political Party Regulations and Guidelines 2026 ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the document at a consultation meeting with political party leaders regarding the review of the INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties in Abuja. Amupitan said the review became necessary following the …

A Lagos-based real estate syndicate, allegedly led by Lawrence Onwukwem and Isaiah Ijele, has been dragged into fresh controversy following a petition accusing the group of fraud, illegal eviction and violent intimidation, even as key members remain in hiding following a court conviction. The syndicate, which reportedly operates under the name Green Birch Tech Limited, along with partners Davies Ijele, …

By Ayo Kehinde The organized private sector (OPS) and the Nigeria Labor Congress have called for urgent government intervention as petrol prices rise towards ₦1,400 a liter in parts of Nigeria, raising concerns about inflation, job losses and potential business closures. The latest increase follows subsequent price increases by the Dangote oil refinery, which recently increased its ex-depot price to …

The organizers of the annual Sportsville Special Recognition Award have announced a new date for this year’s edition.The new date is April 3, 2026 versus the previously advertised date of March 28.The postponement, according to a statement released by Sportsville CEO, Frank Ilaboya, is to allow full participation following the engagement of some awardees and dignitaries in the nation’s capital …

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, has announced the start of sale of nomination forms ahead of the upcoming national convention. The party faction announced this on Monday following the 107th National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja. The national convention is planned to be held on March 29 …

Post views: 6 In a significant initiative, a big fan gifted personalized jerseys to Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, for his exceptional leadership style with the Kano team. Maidubji, who has received praise from several quarters for steering the wheel as skipper of Barau FC, was praised by the fan who traveled 294km from …

From Maryam Ogunremi For days I have been thinking about the CAF appeals commission’s decision to deprive Senegal of its championship at the 2025 AFCON, which took place in Morocco. I know it’s coming a few days later, but I just can’t get over it. Much has been said by experts and those of us who are just lovers of …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) will on Tuesday arraign former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna for alleged fraud and related offences. The anti-corruption agency said El-Rufa’i will be arraigned alongside Joel Adoga in a case marked FHC/KD/73/2026, bordering on charges of conversion and …

Unilever Nigeria Plc says its profit after tax rose to 32 billion naira for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 15 billion naira recorded in the same period in 2024. The company disclosed this in its audited financial results released on Monday in Lagos. It also recorded a revenue of 214 billion naira, which represents a 43% increase …

Former Senator, Iyabo Olusola Obasanjo, has dismissed criticism over her appearance, insisting that competence and ability, not aesthetics, should define her governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 elections in Ogun Stat.. Obasanjo, who spoke during a radio interview on Paramount 94.5 FM in Abeokuta, said the comments on his fashion choices were out of place and irrelevant to governance. “I …