APPEAL COURT RESERVES JUDGMENT ON EL-RUFAI’S BAIL APPEAL

The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, challenging the refusal of his bail application by the Kaduna State High Court. A three-member panel, led by Justice Onyekachi Otisi,...

NAVY, MARINE POLICE BEGIN SEARCH FOR BODIES OF VICTIMS OF ONDO CRASH, AIRCRAFT WREAKAGE

The Nigerian Navy and Marine Police have launched a search operation for the bodies of victims and wreckage of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The aircraft, carrying 25 people — 20...

INEC REAFFIRMS PLAN TO DEPLOY AI FOR 2027 ELECTION RESULTS VERIFICATION

The Independent National Electoral Commission has express readiness to deploy artificial intelligence tools to verify election results and detect discrepancies ahead of Nigeria’s forthcoming 2027 general elections nationwide. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this Tuesday in Abuja while presenting the commission’s preparations...

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14 SUPER FALCONS PLAYERS ARRIVE CAMP AHEAD OF 2028 OLYMPIC QUALIFIER AGAINST COMOROS

Fourteen Super Falcons players have reported to camp ahead Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying clash against Comoros. The Super Falcons confirmed the development in a post shared on their X handle today with the players currently in camp ahead of the two-legged second-round...

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ADC faults Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke for Endorsing Tinubu’S Re-election

Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election, citing his ancestral roots in the state.Following a leadership caucus meeting held at the Government House in Osogbo,...

Activist Aisha Yesufu Declares Support As Natasha Akpoti vows to return to senate today

NAFollowing the Senate directive issued to suspended Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to desist from forcefully resuming her legislative duties on Tuesday, July 22 until the expiration of her suspension.In a warning by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and...

Obi’s 2023 running mate to contest for president in 2027

LPLabour Party, Julius Abure led faction held a National Executive Council meeting with the party’s Vice Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections , Datti Baba-AhmedFollowing the crisis rocking the party and the controversy surrounding the2023 LP Presidential candidate Peter Obi’s involvement...

Supreme Court Upholds Election of Governor Okpebholo, Dismisses PDP Candidate’s Appeal

Supreme Court today, Thursday upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, dismissing an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asuerinme Ighodalo, as lacking in merit.A five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba delivered...

NASS awaits apology As Natasha postpones return to Senate

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has moved her proposed return to legislative duty on Tuesday, following Friday’s judgment, which nullified her six-month sanction.The senator also failed to tender a public apology in two major dailies and her social...

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UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL APPROVES US PLAN FOR GAZA

The United Nations Security Council has approved the US plan for Gaza, marking a major diplomatic victory for Washington.The vote endorses President Donald Trump’s 20 point ceasefire plan, which...

MALI’S JUNTA LEADER SIGNS NEW LAW TO KEEP IN POWER

President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced the decision to reduce the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG commonly known as cooking gas.Speaking during a recent...

Iran Confirms Death of 12 Journalists During 12-Day War with Israel

Iranian authorities on Thursday made it known that at least 12 journalists and media workers were killed during the recent 12-day war with Israel,citing the media arm of the...

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VICINITY MEDIA LIMITED MARKS ONE YEAR MILESTONE IN RADIO BROADCASTING

Vicinity Media Limited celebrates it's one year milestone in radio broadcasting, from the heart of Ikeji ile community , Ijeshaland, Osun state connecting communities in the southwest and beyond with engaging...

ECOWAS, Nigeria strengthen ties to drive Abidjan-Lagos highway project

Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS, Parliament and Nigeria government have opened discussions on joint efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway project, a critical infrastructure...

New NSCC DIRECTOR – GENERAL assumes office, promises inclusion of NIGERIAN senior citizens

The newly appointed, Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) Mrs Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe, has pledged to revive the care and inclusion of Nigeria’s senior citizens.Akinyemi-Obe said this, during the hand-over ceremony in...

MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK TO REPLACE MILITARY TANKS WITH AGRICULTURAL TOOLS TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY

The Ministry of livestock development Government has proposed a shift by replacing military equipment with agricultural tools to bolster food security, specifically armoured tanks with tractors and machine guns with milking...

Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah elected new African Development Bank president

Former Mauritania's Finance Minister Sidi Ould Tah has been elected the new president of the African development bank, at the bank's annual meeting in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.Replacing Akinwumi Adesina, a Nigerian...

MINISTER OF INTERIOR SAYS ‘NIGERIA FIRST POLICY’ TO BOOST INDUSTRIALISATION

The newly introduced Nigeria first economic policy by the Federal Executive Council FEC targeted at prioritizing the use of locally manufactured goods and services in all government procurement, has been recognized...