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1. Supreme Court hits Makinde faction of PDP, cancels Ibadan convention
The Supreme Court has canceled the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, thereby dealing a major setback to the faction led by Tanimu Turaki, and supported by the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde.Read more
2. The witness told the court about the alleged coup plot, connecting the defendant, Sylva with financial channels
A Nigerian Army officer on Wednesday testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja, detailing how investigators uncovered an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as financial and operational links linking the defendants to the plot.Read more
3. The Markus faction in the ADC moves to cancel the court order at the party congress
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is heading to the appeals court to challenge a Federal High Court ruling that currently blocks the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing its state congress.Read more
4. 2027: APC expands sales of forms to candidates
All Progressives Congress (APC)
The National Working Committee (NWC) has extended the sale of expression of interest and party nomination forms to candidates until May 4. Read more
5. Tinubu appointed Joseph Tegbe as minister of power
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power.Read more
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6. The Labor Party opens the presidential election in 2027
The Labor Party has declared its presidential candidacy open to all eligible members ahead of the 2027 general election.Read more
7. The Naira earned N4.52 against the dollar at the official window
Nigeria’s currency, the naira, recovered further against the United States dollar at the official window on Thursday.Read more
8. #EndPoliceBrutality: Delta Governor, Oborevwori, deplores killing of youth by police in Warri
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori strongly condemned what he said was the senseless and unprovoked killing of a defenseless youth, Oghenemine Ogidi by a police officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, in Effurun Warri area of the state.Read more
8. Trump sparked outrage after sharing post proposing ‘Trump Strait’
US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after amplifying a proposal to rename the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait,” by resharing a post featuring the idea on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday.Read more
9. Police arrest suspected cattle thief in Ogun
Police agents in Ogun have arrested two suspected cattle thieves and recovered a stolen cow, worth N1.7 million in Ifo/Ibogun area of the state.Read more
10. The investigation into Tupac’s murder expands as the family file demands to reveal the alleged conspiracy network
Tupac Shakur’s half-brother, Maurice “Mopreme” Shakur, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Duane “Keefe D” Davis and a group of unidentified defendants, alleging a broader conspiracy in the rap icon’s 1996 murder.Read more
