Labour leaders warn of worsening conditions as inflation, job losses, and safety fears overshadow Workers’ Day celebrations. By Ifeoma Onyekachi Nigerian workers marked this year’s International Workers’ Day under mounting economic and security pressures, with many describing their reality as increasingly difficult despite ongoing reforms. From formal workplaces to the vast informal sector,...
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Presidency moves to strengthen internal democracy as party prepares for 2027 elections amid pressure from stakeholders. By Ifeoma Onyekachi In a move aimed at tightening oversight of party processes ahead of the 2027 general elections, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Special Adviser on Political Matters, Ibrahim...
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Probe finds gaps in metering scheme implementation as lawmakers mandate repayment and set up recovery mechanism. By Ifeoma Onyekachi The House of Representatives has directed 11 electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) to refund N55.42 billion disbursed under the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP), citing lapses in the execution of the initiative. The resolution followed...
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At the unveiling of the Situation Room Electoral Accountability Tracker in Abuja, civil society, Independent National Electoral Commission officials and policy advocates call for sustained transparency, warning that weak follow-through and compressed timelines could undermine credible elections. By ifeoma Onyekachi Efforts to deepen electoral transparency in Nigeria received a boost on Thursday with...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Vice President warns against divisive politics, calls for decorum as internal consultations and ambitions intensify By Ifeoma Onyekachi Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on political actors within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct themselves with restraint and maturity as political activities gather momentum ahead of upcoming contests. In a statement personally...
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Shake-up in Nigeria’s diplomatic leadership as President seeks stronger global engagement and foreign policy efficiency By Ifeoma Onyekachi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections. The appointment was...
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Says regional cooperation and value addition are key to unlocking Africa’s vast mineral wealth and driving industrial growth By ifeoma Onyekachi Africa must move beyond fragmented approaches and act collectively to secure a stronger position in the global minerals economy, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said. Speaking at the...
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