Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections, making a fresh push to bring two major opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, under its platform for a possible joint presidential ticket. Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the Shehu Gabam-led National Working Committee (NWC) […]
The federal government is advancing a partnership with China aimed at accelerating affordable housing delivery and closing Nigeria’s widening housing gap through technology-driven and scalable solutions. This followed a technical study tour to Guangzhou led by the director general and global liaison of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Joseph Tegbe, alongside a delegation from Family Homes […]
As the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited continues its search for technical partners to operate the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again insisted that the facilities will never work. Obasanjo spoke during a television interview aired on Saturday night by Sony Irabor Live, which was monitored by our […]
The Federal Government has announced the introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior and senior secondary schools as part of efforts to improve quality and standardisation in Nigeria’s education sector. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, the Ministry of Education said the […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the Cross River State Government have confirmed a single case of COVID-19 in the state, activating emergency response measures while assuring residents there is no cause for panic. In a statement released on Tuesday night, the NCDC said the confirmed case had been isolated and was […]
All eyes are on the Supreme Court as Nigeria awaits today’s ruling on the legitimate leadership of prominent opposition political parties in the lead-up to next year’s general election. The apex court, in respect to the timelines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the election, had last week elected to undertake an […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments across key education agencies, including the National Examinations Council and the National Board for Technical Education. According to a statement on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the appointments are part of efforts to strengthen institutions under the Federal Ministry of Education. […]
President Bola Tinubu has reset his economic team with a cabinet reshuffle that replaces the finance and housing ministers, as pressure mounts on the administration to balance ongoing reforms with measures that ease the cost-of-living strain on Nigerians. According to a memo issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation […]
The suspected coup plotters will be arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja at noon this Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice confirmed the development on Wednesday morning. LEADERSHIP reports that on Monday, April 20, the federal government, had in […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed a widely circulated video alleging a ₦50 billion bribery scandal, describing it as false, misleading, and partly generated using artificial intelligence. In a statement released on Monday, the commission said the viral content has no connection to any of its operations or investigations, […]
