All Progressives Congress says its national working committee (NWC) has waived the screening requirements for Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the party’s presidential primaries. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Felix Morka, APC national publicity secretary, said the decision was taken during the 188th meeting of the NWC held on May 6, 2026. According to…
Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), says Peter Obi will struggle to gain broad acceptance in northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Wednesday, Yusuf said Obi’s support base in the north during the 2023 election was largely driven by…
Channels Television has dismissed claims by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), that the station benefited from his “benevolence” through land allocation in Abuja. Speaking on Thursday’s edition of Morning Brief, Kayode Okikiolu, one of the programme’s anchors, said the property housing the station’s headquarters in Abuja was allocated long before Wike…
Officers Intercepted During Security Operation The Nigeria Police Force in Cross River State has confirmed the arrest of two serving police officers caught with firearms and ammunition during a security operation. The incident happened amid the ongoing communal conflict between the Ugep and Idomi communities. Viral Video Sparks Public Attention A viral video circulating online…
Enyinnaya Abaribe, senator representing Abia South, has warned Joseph Tegbe, minister-designate for power, to be prepared for resistance from vested interests benefiting from Nigeria’s electricity challenges. Abaribe spoke on Wednesday during Tegbe’s ministerial screening on the floor of the Senate. The lawmaker said the “generator cabal” profits heavily from the country’s poor electricity supply and…
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will fight for a custom gold belt in their long-awaited heavyweight clash, with Oleksandr Usyk backing Joshua ahead of the showdown.
Joseph Tegbe, minister-designate for power, says Nigerians will begin to see clear improvements in the electricity sector within three months if he is sworn in. Tegbe spoke on Wednesday during his screening at the Senate. The upper legislative chamber later confirmed him as minister of power. His nomination followed the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, former…
Agencies Move to Strengthen Consumer Protection The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve consumer protection and fight unsafe products in Nigeria. Both agencies signed the agreement in Abuja on Wednesday. Partnership Targets Regulatory Gaps The agreement aims…
University Senate Approves Disciplinary Action Confluence University of Science and Technology has expelled eight students for examination malpractice during the 2025/2026 academic session. The university management announced the decision in a letter signed by Deputy Registrar (Academics), Eli Gbadufu. The institution’s Senate approved the expulsion during its 30th regular meeting held on April 29, 2026….
Damilola Ayinde Marshal presents branded campaign caps to Lagos NURTW chairman Mustapha Adekunle during a political consultation meeting ahead of the APC primaries in Surulere.
