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2027: APC Group Demands Sanctions Against Agada Over Alleged Cross-Party Endorsements

NewsDeskNgOct 4, 2026October 4, 20260

Some prominent chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) across the country, under a registered platform known as APC Solidarity Group, have formally petitioned the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party through the office of the National Chairman, asking for appropriate sanctions against the former Benue State Chairman,...

Atiku Committed No Offence Addressing Tinubu As ‘Bola’, Says Aide

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

Paul Ibe cites constitutional provisions on written offences and freedom of expression while defending Atiku’s use of Tinubu’s first name. Paul Ibe, spokesman for the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has defended Atiku’s decision to refer to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu simply as “Bola”, saying there...

Obi-Kwankwaso Women’s Group Begins Nationwide Mobilisation For 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

Obi-Kwankwaso women’s support group is establishing structures across 36 states and the FCT to expand grassroots engagement for the 2027 elections. A women’s support group backing the presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso has commenced a nationwide mobilisation campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, with structures being...

FlyDubai Co-Pilot Previously Barred From Flying In Oman Over Alleged Extremism Concerns

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attacking captain had previously been barred from flying in Oman over alleged extremist views. The FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain during a Tel Aviv-bound flight had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns that he had adopted extremist views, according to a...

Nigeria’s Amos Dangut Assumes Office As WAEC Registrar/CEO

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

Months after his appointment, Amos Dangut has assumed office as the new Registrar/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Dangut, a Nigerian, took over as the 14th Registrar of the Council on October 1, 2026, according to a statement by the Head, Public Affairs, at WAEC Headquarters, Accra, Ghana, Demianus...

Alleged Cybercrime: Prosecution Faults Sowore’s Demand For DSS Chief To Testify

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

The prosecution in the trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has faulted the insistence by the defence that the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, must appear personally in court to testify as a defence witness. At the...

Nollywood Legend Olu Jacobs Laid To Rest

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

The curtain has finally fallen on one of the most prominent figures in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, Olu Jacob! The veteran was buried after a funeral service that attracted family members, friends, colleagues, and dignitaries from different walks of life. Friday’s service, held in the Lekki area of Lagos, was the...

I’ll Withdraw From Atiku, Campaign For Tinubu If Fuel Drops To ₦600- Amaechi

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the rising cost of living, saying the removal of fuel subsidy without adequate measures to cushion its effects has made life more difficult for Nigerians. Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State,...

Tinubu Hosts Dangote, Rabiu, Others In Lagos

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

President Bola Tinubu on Friday received a series of high-profile visitors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, bringing together leading figures from Nigeria’s business, political and state leadership. Among those who visited the President were the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul...

Omosehin: NAICOM’s Recapitalisation That Puts Policyholders First

NewsDeskNgOct 2, 2026October 2, 20260

By Abua Hunde‎‎For years, Nigeria’s insurance industry has occupied an uncomfortable position in the national economy. Its importance has never been in doubt, yet its enormous potential has remained largely untapped because of weak public confidence, low penetration, concerns over claims settlement and the limited financial capacity of some operators....