Dino Melaye: Obi Is a Regional Champion, Not Presidential Material
Former Kogi West Senatorial District lawmaker Dino Melaye has claimed that Peter Obi cannot become Nigeria’s president because he is, in his view, a “regional champion.” Melaye made the remark while speaking on the KAA Truths podcast on Thursday, where he compared Obi with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate. According to […]
Tinubu Woos Diaspora Investors, Urges Productive Stakes in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians living abroad to channel their wealth, expertise and global networks into productive investments in Nigeria, saying their success overseas should help create opportunities and drive development at home. Tinubu made the call on Thursday in Toronto, Canada, in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, […]
Tinubu: Osun Election Must Reflect People’s Will
President Bola Tinubu has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use Saturday’s Osun governorship election to demonstrate its readiness to conduct credible elections ahead of the 2027 general election. Tinubu, in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, urged the electoral commission to ensure the […]
NUPRC Proposes Crude, Gas Swap to Cut Costs
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is consulting stakeholders on plans to introduce a domestic crude oil and gas swap arrangement aimed at reducing costs and improving the availability of petroleum products in Nigeria. The commission’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the NUPRC in Abuja on Thursday. Eyesan said the […]
Atiku Sues Tinubu Over Alleged NYSC Certificate Discrepancy
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to disqualify President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from contesting the 2027 presidential election, citing alleged discrepancies in an NYSC discharge certificate submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), personally visited the court […]
2027: Makinde Picks Ex-DSS DG Daura as Running Mate
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has chosen former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Makinde announced Daura’s selection yesterday at the APM’s elective National Convention in Bauchi, where he also urged opposition parties to unite […]
NAHCON Approves Five Airlines for 2027 Hajj Airlift
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved five airlines to transport Nigerian pilgrims to and from Saudi Arabia for the 2027 Hajj. The commission announced the approval in a public notice issued on Thursday following an evaluation conducted by its Aviation Screening Committee. NAHCON said the assessment covered regulatory safety requirements, operational capacity […]
INEC Assures Osun Voters of Credible Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured residents of Osun State that Saturday’s governorship election will be free, fair, transparent and credible as preparations for the poll enter their final stage. The assurance came on Thursday as sensitive election materials, including ballot papers and result sheets, arrived in Osogbo, the state capital. The materials […]
Tinubu: CNG Benefits Not Reaching Commuters Fast Enough
President Bola Tinubu has expressed concern that the benefits of the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative are yet to reach ordinary commuters at the desired pace, saying much of the gains are currently accruing to truck owners. Tinubu spoke at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving the leadership of the Nigeria Union […]
UAE Condemns Iran After Two ADNOC Vessels Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned Iran after two vessels linked to its national oil company were attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, confirmed that two of its vessels came under attack while transiting the strategic waterway on Thursday evening. The company said the situation […]
