Aspirant for the Abia State House of Assembly representing Umunneochi Constituency, Obiechile Simon C, has raised concerns over what he described as a “shift in the political atmosphere” within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), attributing the development to the influence of certain political heavyweights from Northern Nigeria. In a statement to his supporters, Obiechile emphasized... Read More
The ancient city of Ile-Ife witnessed history come alive on Saturday, May 2, 2026, as the revered Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi formally installed Chief (Mrs.) Olufunsho Amosun as the Yeye Moremi Oodua, a title steeped in legend, sacrifice, and feminine strength across Yorubaland. Significantly, the day also marked her 60th birthday, transforming the occasion into... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Amari Gabriel, has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for fostering industrial harmony and prioritising workers’ welfare. In his 2026 Workers’ Day address in Lokoja on Friday, Comrade Amari called for urgent reforms to address lingering challenges. Gabriel acknowledged achievements... Read More
The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI), National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) Branch, Comrade Alfa Zubairu, has commended members of the union for their resilience, innovation, and commitment to national development as Nigeria marks Workers’ Day 2026. In a statement issued on Thursday to commemorate the annual celebration themed “Innovation,... Read More
Nigeria’s political landscape recorded a significant legal shift as the Supreme Court moved to restore the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President, David Mark, while directing that the substantive issues in the dispute continue at the Federal High Court. In a decisive ruling, the apex court nullified the earlier “status... Read More
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has invalidated the convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Ibadan, bringing a decisive end to the protracted leadership crisis within the party. In a split 3-2 judgement delivered by a five-member panel, the apex court upheld earlier rulings of the Court of Appeal and the Federal... Read More
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced an extension of the registration deadline for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) application to May 8, 2026. The decision, according to the Board, is part of efforts to ensure that all eligible candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions are given adequate opportunity to complete their registration.... Read More
By Festus Fifen Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), in the public interest. The President has also approved the nomination of Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has assured stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that no candidate will be imposed on any community in Kogi State. Addressing APC aspirants from Kogi Central senatorial district at a meeting in Lokoja on Tuesday, Governor Ododo stated that the primary elections... Read More
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