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From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (InterSociety) has threatened to mobilise its international networks to seek travel restrictions against six governors over alleged political intolerance and attempts to restrict opposition activities ahead of the 2027 general election. The civil society organisation named Governors Hyacinth Alia of Benue, […]

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has said democracy must go beyond elections to guarantee the rights, dignity and freedoms of Nigerians, insisting that citizens must remain at the centre of democratic governance. She spoke, yesterday, in a message marking the 2026 International Day of Democracy, themed, “Bring Human Rights into Focus.” Tinubu said […]

As part of its efforts to bridge the electricity Access gap in Nigeria, a renewable energy firm, All On has invested USD5 Million in the ongoing PowerGen Renewable Energy Nigeria Limited (PowerGen). PowerGen, a leading renewable energy platform across Africa, with offices in four countries of Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and DRC, operates renewable energy […]

• Stall resumption, demand reversal  •Students turned back as gates remain locked From Gabriel Dike and Fred Ezeh, Abuja Workers and parents, yesterday, shut the gates of the 120 Federal Government Colleges (FGCs) across the country and disrupted resumption for the 2026/2027 academic session in protest against the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the […]

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against engaging lecturers who have openly endorsed political candidates as Returning and Collation Officers in the 2027 general election. The opposition party said allowing academics who have publicly taken partisan positions to collate results or declare winners would […]

The massive rush by Nigerians to buy shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery has overwhelmed some local investment and trading platforms, with investors reporting difficulties accessing the apps as the much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) opened on Monday. The unprecedented demand followed the commencement of the ₦2.15 trillion share offer by Dangote Industries Limited, which is […]

•Candidates to make course, subject choices on phones   •First session now begins 8:30 a.m. From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a National Digital Pre-Registration App (NDPA) that will enable candidates for the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to undertake much of the preparation for registration on […]

• Says era of white elephant projects over  •NEDC moves from ISO standards to implementation   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Okwe Obi, Abuja and Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, ordered the timely release of all funds accruable to Nigeria’s Regional Development Commissions, warning their boards and management against corruption, waste and execution of projects […]

• Abbas seeks 5th term, Wase, Doguwa, Betara 6th  •Elumelu, Onyejeocha, Ikpeazu among ex-lawmakers seeking return as Ihonvbere, Akpatason, others crash out   From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja About 68 per cent of members of the House of Representatives are seeking re-election in the January 16, 2027 National Assembly election, in what could see a significant […]

• Makinde, Sowore, Adebayo, others decline to align  •Opposition risks repeat of 2023 split From Fred Itua, Abuja The plan by Nigeria’s opposition parties to field a single candidate against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election appears to have collapsed, as leading contenders dig in on their individual ambitions and refuse to […]

• Vows to abolish levies on barrow, truck pushers The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has promised a welfarist tax regime and a holistic review of the state’s tax policy to ease the burden on traders, artisans, workers and other residents if elected in February 2027. Anosike, who […]

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered a review of security arrangements across the state following alleged plots by terrorists to attack places of worship. The governor also placed residents, particularly those in border communities, on alert, urging them to immediately report suspicious persons and unusual movements to security agencies. Adeleke, […]