The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has adjusted its 2026 primary election timetable and reduced the cost of its presidential nomination form from ₦100 million to ₦90 million. In a statement on Tuesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, said the changes followed consultations with party leaders, aspirants and stakeholders. The party also reduced…
Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, says Nigeria will not adopt economic retaliation against South Africa despite repeated xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio said diplomatic engagement remains the best approach to resolving the issue. He said economic sanctions against South African businesses operating in Nigeria would not be the preferred…
Ozonna Soludo Defends Hairstyle, Fires Back at Critics Ozonna Soludo, son of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has responded to criticism over his appearance. He addressed online comments about his hairstyle in a recent video. “I Have a Timeline for My Look” Ozonna rejected calls to change his hairstyle. He explained that the look is…
Presidency Rules Out Return of Fuel Subsidy The Federal Government has ruled out any return of fuel subsidy, despite growing public pressure over rising living costs. Taiwo Oyedele made the position clear during an investor meeting in Paris. He stated that the Presidency will not restore subsidy payments. He also confirmed that fuel prices will…
Ifeanyi Uzokwe, member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo federal constituency, says he and other politicians left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) because former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar refused to step down for a southern presidential candidate. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Uzokwe said members of the coalition had urged Atiku to…
Petrol prices across Nigeria have crossed the ₦1,300 per litre mark as global crude oil prices remain unstable. The increase has raised concerns about another hike in pump prices nationwide. Industry data shows that depot owners are adjusting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices in response to rising international crude costs and uncertainty in the energy…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the third and final phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will begin on May 11. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Mohammed Haruna, chairman of the commission’s information and voter education committee, INEC said the exercise will run until July 10, 2026….
Nigeria’s passport has moved up six places on the latest Henley Passport Index since President Bola Tinubu took office. The April 2026 report places Nigeria at 89th position, up from 95th in January 2024. Visa-Free Access Declines Despite Ranking Gain The improved ranking has not translated into broader travel freedom. Nigerian passport holders now access…
Taxpayer Funds Used in Congressional Harassment Settlements Taxpayers funded more than $300,000 in confidential sexual harassment settlements linked to six former members of the House of Representatives or their offices. Nancy Mace disclosed the figures using official records. Records Reveal Pattern of Allegations Case files exceeding 1,000 pages show that some lawmakers allegedly misused their…
Google Tests New AI Personal Agent Google is developing a new artificial intelligence agent designed to act on behalf of users. The tool, internally named “Remy,” is currently under testing by company employees. The agent runs within a staff-only version of Gemini and connects with several Google services. Early descriptions present it as a full-time…
