Tinubu Unveils New BCDA, NDPHC Leadership Appointments
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of three former members of the National Assembly Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas, Patrick Obahiagbon, and Chukwuma Umeoji—to key positions in the Border Communities Development Agency and the Niger Delta Power Holding Company. The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced in a statement issued by the President’s Special […]
NDC Rejects Deregistration, Vows to Contest 2027 Polls
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed a Federal High Court judgment nullifying its registration, insisting that the ruling will not prevent the party from participating in the 2027 general elections. On Friday, a Federal High Court in Lokoja set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC […]
NDPC Issues Data Privacy Warning Ahead of 2027 Elections
As preparations for the 2027 general elections gradually gather pace, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has warned that anyone found tampering with or misusing the personal data of Nigerians for electoral purposes will face legal consequences. The commission said it is intensifying efforts to safeguard voter information, expressing concern over how political parties and […]
Deadly Twin Earthquakes Leave More Than 200 Dead in Venezuela
More than 200 people have been killed and over 4,000 others injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s coastline on Wednesday evening, triggering widespread destruction and a massive emergency response. The first earthquake, measuring magnitude 7.2, was followed moments later by a stronger 7.5-magnitude tremor, sending shockwaves across the country and causing buildings to collapse […]
Australia Moves to Strengthen Under-16 Social Media Ban Amid Enforcement Challenges
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to strengthen the country’s landmark ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, as the government prepares legal action against technology companies over concerns that existing safeguards have failed to curb youth access. Speaking on Friday, Albanese said the government is determined to ensure […]
Scientists Link Europe’s Record Heatwave to Human-Caused Climate Change
The record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Western Europe would have been “virtually impossible” without human-induced climate change, according to a new analysis by climate scientists, who say rising global temperatures have dramatically increased the likelihood of such extreme events. Researchers from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group said Friday that the current heatwave is the most […]
Funding Shortfall Puts 2027 Election Preparations at Risk — INEC
With less than three weeks to the statutory deadline for the release of election funds, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is yet to receive the budgetary allocation required to commence full preparations for the 2027 general elections, raising concerns about the commission’s readiness. The funding challenge comes as INEC announced plans to conduct mock […]
FG Moves to Review Minimum Wage as Living Costs Soar
The Federal Government has indicated that it will review the national minimum wage when due, acknowledging that the current ₦70,000 benchmark no longer reflects prevailing economic realities. Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this at the Good Governance Summit 2026, organised by Working People United in Abuja under the theme, “Policies […]
Gov. Zulum Closes Bama IDP Camp in Resettlement Push
Babagana Umara Zulum has ordered the immediate closure of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Bama, marking another phase of Borno State’s post-insurgency recovery and resettlement programme. The governor announced the decision on Thursday during an assessment visit to the Government Secondary School IDP camp in Gwoza, stating that the Bama facility—the largest displacement […]
FG Concessions Enugu Airport Under PPP Deal
The Federal Government has officially concessioned the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to Aero Alliance Limited under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, marking another milestone in efforts to expand private-sector participation in Nigeria’s aviation industry. The concession agreement was signed on Thursday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a ceremony at […]
