…May 30, 2026 presidential primary.The court also directed INEC to accept and recognise Olawepo-Hashim as the party's candidate once his name is formally submitted.Why the court rejected Accord Party's positionJustice Umar dismissed the party's claim that no presidential primary had taken place, ruling that the evidence…

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has intensified his campaign for President Bola Tinubu's second-term bid, declaring that securing the president's re-election in 2027 remains his singular, all-consuming political focus. Addressing town hall meetings with the Rumueme and Apara kingdoms in Obio-Akpor…

…I don’t think there is anything to celebrate. In fact, it should make the minister and the ministry roll up their sleeves and know that there is more to do. We have talked about research time and again. We have included it in our agreement with government because we know that if we want to improve the standing of our u…

…capable of securing a memorable result for much of the night, but France’s ruthless finishing in the final stages ensured Van Bommel’s side suffered another defeat against their neighbours. The result will make the manner of Belgium’s collapse particularly difficult to digest after they had spent most of the match frus…

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has described Nigerians as “very ignorant”, saying many people do not understand the roles of agencies responsible for food safety and pesticide regulation. Adeyeye made the remark in an interview with Busi…

…to AI because they do not feel comfortable speaking to a human therapist, while recognising that such interactions can carry risks."Clearly people think there's a version of this that is good. There are also clearly versions of it that are bad."He also raised concerns about sharing sensitive conversations with research…

…SR category covers certain religious workers who do not qualify under the standard minister classification but still serve in a religious vocation or occupation. Without the extension provided by H.R. 6500, this category would have lapsed, cutting off a route used by workers from various religious organisations to obta…

…the alarm over repeated cases of kidnapping in the state, asking if it is under organised siege. The Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, said this in a statement issued on Monday, made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Oyelade was reacting to the reported abduction of 18 Oyo State students…

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo has offered prayers for President Bola Tinubu’s administration from IsraelThe COCIN leader prayed for the success of Tinubu and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visitHis latest prayer comes after he previously criticised the Nigerian government over attacks and killings in Plate…

…Bring them back,” Otti ordered. The governor said the decision was in line with his administration’s commitment to fairness and transparency, stressing that government must be consistent with its pronouncements. On promotion arrears, Otti directed the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board, ASUBEB, to conclude the…

…in Niger State. The government consequently appealed to journalists and media organisations to adhere to professional standards by verifying information before publication to avoid spreading false, misleading and potentially alarming reports.

…seen as a privilege but as a fundamental human right, urging Edo State residents to recognise the consequences of building wrongly. He stated that building collapses and incessant flooding were results of poor planning, adding that quacks had taken over building sites. He said, “This year, we have chosen to address a f…

…Advancing its Status and Shaping our Futures,” brought together teachers, education administrators, government officials, labour leaders and other stakeholders. PUNCH Online reports that over 40 pupils and their teachers were abducted at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, L.A. Primary School, Yawota, and Community Gra…

…his residence, killing two policemen, a vigilante and a civilian. Lawal said his administration was working to improve the state’s security response, particularly in areas such as Tsafe that have been affected by persistent attacks.

…also addressed the conditions under which they worked. “We are grateful that the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has addressed this long-standing issue,” he said, referring to the approval of Grade Level 17 career progression for eligible university graduate teachers in public primary schools. The NUT cha…

…and bone marrow transplantation, organ transplantation and robotic surgery. The organisation also has an established international-patient programme, supporting patients from Africa and other regions with medical consultations, appointments, visa-related assistance, airport transfers, accommodation, interpretation and…

Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has died at the age of 84, officials said Monday. Hastert, whose political career ended in disgrace after he admitted sexually abusing teenage boys he had coached, died at his home in Illinois on Saturday night while receiving ho…

The Trump administration is monitoring a suspected pneumonic plague death that has caused panic in Russia and led to hundreds of people being placed under quarantine, according to reports. Darya Shipilova, a 28-year-old researcher at the Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, Irkutsk, was reportedly exposed to li…

…while remembering the moments they shared.She also said the Esther Igbekele Music Organisation would miss Okanlawon, and his presence would not be forgotten.Her emotional tribute read in part: “I still find it difficult to believe that I am writing this about your demise.”She prayed for comfort for his family and every…

…deep concern that “the impact of the governor’s intervention is substantially diminished due to administrative lapses,” saying, “the hospital management submitted to the government a computation representing only about 20% of the actual liability in respect of promotion arrears from January 2018 to September 2024; and…

…and regulation of military aircraft are completely outside the authority of the Ministry of Aviation, and Civil Aviation Authority, I have just spoken to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke and pledged our total cooperation and assistance in the search and rescue efforts ongoing. “Further informatio…

…Zacch Adedeji. The action was carried out under the Nigeria Tax Act, Nigeria Tax Administration Act and other extant tax legislation. According to the notice, the company owners and operators had failed to meet their statutory tax obligations despite previous notifications. “Take notice that the owners/operators of thi…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the removal of the fuel subsidy has helped President Bola Tinubu’s administration to increase investment in critical aviation infrastructure, with about $500m raised for the reconstruction of the Lagos airport and other need-specific aviation i…

…on Friday following a petition by the Stand for Humanity Foundation, a human rights organisation, after the child was brought to the organisation in a severely injured condition. The victim and her two younger siblings were rescued from the streets by concerned Nigerians and taken to the organisation for assistance. Ac…

…words squarely at VDM and any Christian who supported the blogger's conduct."God will punish you and your days are numbered," he said. "Nobody ever mocked prayer of Christianity and go free."He added a broader political warning, predicting that if VDM did not change course of content, the upcoming election cycle would…