Court Moves to Meet Constitutional Timelines The Federal High Court of Nigeria has directed all registries nationwide to operate on weekends and public holidays. This decision applies strictly to pre-election matters ahead of the 2027 general elections. Moreover, the court said the move will help meet strict constitutional timelines for election disputes. The directive came…
Company Expands Revenue Strategy Meta has launched paid subscription services for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. The company announced the rollout on Wednesday. Meta said the move will help reduce its dependence on advertising revenue. The company also plans to introduce more premium services for creators, businesses and artificial intelligence products. Meta Reveals Subscription Prices Meta’s…
Kola Ologbondiyan, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says aggrieved aspirants in the party’s presidential primary should present evidence of alleged irregularities before the party’s appeal committee. On Wednesday night, Atiku Abubakar emerged winner of the ADC presidential primary with 1,846,370 votes. Atiku defeated Rotimi Amaechi, who polled 504,117 votes. Mohammed Hayatu-Deen came…
Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says only aspirants who emerge as candidates in the party’s primaries will pay for nomination forms. In a statement issued after the party’s stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, Dickson said the decision followed consultations with party leaders and members of the screening and selection committees. According…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says security, education, the economy, healthcare and restructuring power among Nigeria’s constituent units will form the core priorities of an African Democratic Congress (ADC) government if elected in 2027. Speaking after emerging as the ADC presidential candidate, Atiku said his administration would pursue “clear national plans” with measurable targets and…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for unity within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after emerging as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Speaking after his victory at the party’s presidential primary, Atiku said he would reach out to other aspirants for reconciliation and party unity. Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen boycotted…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Bola Tinubu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the judiciary against further interference in the affairs of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In an X post shortly after he emerged as the winner of the ADC presidential primary on Wednesday night, Atiku accused the ruling APC-led…
Fidelity Bank Posts Strong Q1 Performance Fidelity Bank Plc recorded a strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2026, with gross earnings rising by 37.9 per cent to N434.95bn. The bank disclosed this in its interim report for the three months ended March 31, 2026, released on the Nigerian Exchange. Gross earnings increased from…
WMO Predicts Continued Rise in Global Heat The World Meteorological Organization has warned that global temperatures will likely remain at or near record levels over the next five years. The agency released the warning on Thursday as parts of western Europe experienced extreme heat conditions. According to the report, the world could witness a new…
Actor Attends Cavaliers Clash With Kylie Jenner Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet drew attention in Cleveland, Ohio, as he supported the New York Knicks in their game against the Cavaliers on May 27. He attended the match with media personality Kylie Jenner, further fueling interest in the couple’s public appearances at sporting events. The outing quickly…
