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The Lagos State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Chief Muka Popoola, has explained why the party reaffirmed the suspension of Chief Olabode George and 23 others. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos that the action was necessary to protect the party’s identity and prevent …

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Ajibola Basiru, has distanced the party from individuals making derogatory remarks about civil servants in Osun. Basiru, who spoke while meeting with former Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) officials at his residence in Osogbo, said such comments neither reflect the party’s position nor its ideology. He described civil servants as …

  The administration said the move is part of efforts to tighten security across the nation’s capital amid growing political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has threatened to revoke the land titles of hotels, event centres and other public facilities in Abuja found hosting gatherings linked to what it described as “illegal …

The federal government has identified 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as areas at high or moderate risk of Ebola importation following renewed outbreaks in parts of Africa. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) disclosed this on Thursday after placing states across the country on heightened Ebola preparedness alert amid fears of cross-border transmission. NCDC …

The Nigerian community in South Africa says at least 105 Nigerians have been killed in the country over the past seven years, following the wave of xenophobic attacks against migrants. This is contained in a statement, signed by the community’s leaders, Smart Nwobi and Frank Onyekwelu of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), and Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA), …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed several states on high Ebola preparedness alert after a fresh risk assessment classified Nigeria’s chances of importing the deadly disease as high amid regional outbreaks. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC said this in a Thursday statement, stressing that Nigeria had not yet recorded any confirmed Ebola Virus …

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday celebrated Eid-el-Kabir with officers and soldiers of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, in Sokoto, urging them to remain loyal, committed, and selfless in service to the nation. Shaibu, represented by the Commander, Infantry Corps, Maj.-Gen. Godwin Mutkut, said loyalty and selflessness remained the bedrock of the military profession. “Just …

  The NDC had initially announced that its 2027 primaries for various elective positions would be held on 27 May and 28 May. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has slightly adjusted its nationwide primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NDC had initially announced that its 2027 primaries for various elective positions would be held on 27 May and …

  When the cost of nearly everything is rising, economists call it inflation. Even if paychecks also rise, inflation typically leads people feel like it’s harder to make ends meet, and it often becomes a major political issue. WASHINGTON (AP) — A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans’ finances and creating …

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is scheduled to hold a Special National Convention on Saturday to formally ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The convention is to take place at the ‘A’ Class Event Centre, Kassim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja, beginning at 10am. The faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini …