Many Feared Dead as Military Helicopter Crashes in Ondo
By Zainab Bakare Many people are feared dead after a military helicopter crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, was reportedly travelling from Benin to Lagos when it crashed on Monday. The Ondo State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the […]
INEC to Begin PVC Distribution Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Zainab Bakare The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will begin distributing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to eligible registered voters within the next three days. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this at a strategic engagement meeting with journalists in Abuja. The distribution will cover voters who recently registered, transferred their voting locations […]
Sand Eagles, Senegal Clash in Kaduna Double-Header
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will face reigning African champions Senegal in a high-profile two-match international friendly series in Kaduna as they intensify preparations for their crucial 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ghana. The two West African beach soccer giants will meet at the Murtala Muhammed Square Beach Soccer […]
2027: Lawan Urges Nigerians to Sustain Tinubu’s Reforms
By Anayo Akwitti Former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has urged Nigerians to support continuity in the 2027 general elections, saying the country must sustain the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Lawan, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District, made the call in an Independence Day message marking Nigeria’s 66th anniversary on Thursday, […]
Bamidele Urges Peaceful Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Anayo Akwitti The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged political parties and their candidates to conduct peaceful in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 and the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Bamidele, who is also Chairman of the South-West Caucus in the National Assembly, made the call in his Independence Day message […]
Tinubu Rejects Return to Fuel Subsidy
By Julian Osamoto President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms, rejecting calls for the return of petroleum subsidies and insisting that the measures are improving Nigeria’s economic outlook. Tinubu spoke on Thursday in his 66th Independence Day address, saying the reforms had addressed longstanding weaknesses in the economy rather than creating them. “Our […]
Tinubu Extends 2025 Budget Implementation to December
By Julian Osamoto President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, extending the implementation of the 2025 budget from September 30 to December 31, 2026. This was contained in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. The extension followed the […]
NLC Urges FG to Begin New Minimum Wage Talks
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to expedite negotiations for a new national minimum wage ahead of 2027. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said the current minimum wage of ₦70,000 had been eroded by inflation and rising living costs. In a statement marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, Ajaero […]
2027: Wike Vows to Resign if Tinubu Loses FCT, Rivers
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he will resign from office if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election in the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State. Wike made the declaration during an engagement with the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in […]
TUC Backs Shehu Mohammed-Led ASCSN
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has reaffirmed the leadership of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) led by Comrade Shehu Mohammed as the union’s recognised and legitimate leadership. In a public circular signed by its Secretary General, Comrade Nuhu Toro, the TUC said the position followed the […]