• Osun 2026: APC Picks Oyebamiji’s Running Mate

    Osun 2026: APC Picks Oyebamiji’s Running Mate0

      The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has officially selected Benjamin Kayode Adereti as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15, 2026 gubernatorial election. The development signals a key step in the party’s preparations for the crucial off-cycle poll in the state. Adereti’s name

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  • FEC Approves Carter Bridge Demolition And Reconstruction Plan In Lagos

    FEC Approves Carter Bridge Demolition And Reconstruction Plan In Lagos0

      Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved plans for the demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving transportation and structural safety in the commercial capital. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, while briefing journalists at the State House

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  • NNPC Hikes Petrol Pump Price To N933/litre In Lagos, N960/litre In Abuja

    NNPC Hikes Petrol Pump Price To N933/litre In Lagos, N960/litre In Abuja0

      Nigeria’s energy market witnessed another significant shift as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited increased petrol pump prices at its retail stations across key cities. The adjustment pushed the cost of petrol to N933 per liter in Lagos and N960 per liter in Abuja, reflecting a noticeable rise compared to previous rates. The

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  • Amupitan Risks Jail As Court Summons INEC Chairman

    Amupitan Risks Jail As Court Summons INEC Chairman0

      The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has been ordered to appear before the Federal High Court on March 10, 2026, to respond to allegations of contempt of court. The directive followed the commission’s alleged failure to comply with an earlier court order instructing INEC to recognise the National

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  • We Don’t Want Inclusion For Women In Governance – Patience Jonathan, Douye Diri Clash

    We Don’t Want Inclusion For Women In Governance – Patience Jonathan, Douye Diri Clash0

      Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has called for legislative backing for the 35 percent affirmative action for women in governance, insisting that women’s participation in politics should be guaranteed by law. Mrs. Jonathan made the call during the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Women Conference held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while

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  • Lobbying Begins For Power Minister As Adelabu Set To Resign, Eyes Oyo Guber

    Lobbying Begins For Power Minister As Adelabu Set To Resign, Eyes Oyo Guber0

      Political lobbying has intensified for the position of Nigeria’s Minister of Power as the current minister, Adebayo Adelabu, prepares to contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027. Reports indicate that several interested individuals have begun positioning themselves for the role amid expectations that Adelabu may resign from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet in

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