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Supreme Court Restores David Mark-Led ADC, Nullifies PDP Convention

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

Supreme Court restored ADC leadership and voided PDP convention, triggering sharp reactions, and uncertainty across opposition politics. Relief and hope came the way of millions of supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Thursday, after the Supreme Court set aside an order that threatened the presence of the party...

CBN Introduces Risk-Based Capital Rules To Strengthen Banks, Restore Investor Confidence

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

CBN says new risk-based capital framework will boost bank stability, deepen governance, and restore investor confidence in financial system. Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said the apex bank’s new risk-based capital framework will serve as a critical anchor for financial system stability, ensuring that recent...

NISO Explains Lagos Blackout, Cites 614MW Drop At Egbin Plant

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

NISO blames Lagos blackout on Egbin’s 614MW generation loss and transmission faults, triggering load shedding to stabilise the national grid. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on Thursday attributed the ongoing reduction in electricity supply to Lagos and its environs to a major generation loss at the Egbin Power Station,...

APC Extends Nomination Form Sales Deadline For 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

APC has extended sale and submission deadlines for 2027 election nomination forms, citing public holiday and increased aspirant participation. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the extension of the timelines for the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as...

Workers’ Day: NUJ FCT Chairman Urges Bold Action on Insecurity, Economic Hardship

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for urgent and sustained action to address insecurity and poverty affecting workers in Nigeria. Ike made the call in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 Workers’...

Davido Celebrates Wife Chioma On 31st Birthday With Luxury Gift

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

Davido marks Chioma’s 31st birthday with a message and a luxury gift, drawing attention from fans online. Afrobeats star Davido has celebrated his wife, Chioma Adeleke, on her 31st birthday with a public message and a luxury gift. He shared the message on social media, where he wished her a...

Bangladesh Seeks Stronger Nigeria Ties, Cites Untapped Economic And Cultural Opportunities

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

Bangladesh is calling for deeper Nigeria ties, highlighting trade, education, and investment opportunities The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria has reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to deepen bilateral relations, describing Bangladesh and Nigeria as natural partners bound by shared aspirations for development, cultural understanding, and global cooperation. Speaking...

Nasarawa, UNICEF Integrate Nutrition Services Into Polio Campaign To Tackle Child Malnutrition

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

Nasarawa state has partnered with UNICEF to combine polio vaccination with nutrition services, targeting 1.5 million children The Nasarawa State Government has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to integrate nutrition and other basic health services into the upcoming polio outbreak response campaign through designated health camps. This...

ADC Convention: Facility Management Denies Any License Revocation Threat By Wike

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

An Abuja event centre has denied claims Wike threatened to revoke its operational license for hosting an ADC national convention The management of De Rainbow Event Centre on Thursday exonerated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, from allegations that he threatened to revoke its operational licence for...

NDDC Conducts CBT For 6,200 Applicants In Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

NDDC has conducted CBT for 6,200 candidates, advancing foreign scholarship programmes aimed at boosting youth development in Niger Delta. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has conducted a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for 6,200 shortlisted applicants from the nine Niger Delta states for its Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. The CBT was...

David Hockney Dies At 88 After Decades Redefining Modern Art

Dabiri-Erewa Condemns Treatment Of Nigerians In South Africa, Says ’Their Only Crime Was Their Skin Colour’

June 12: NHRC Says Credible Elections A Fundamental Human Right, Not A Privilege

Supreme Court Restores David Mark-Led ADC, Nullifies PDP Convention

CBN Introduces Risk-Based Capital Rules To Strengthen Banks, Restore Investor Confidence

NISO Explains Lagos Blackout, Cites 614MW Drop At Egbin Plant

APC Extends Nomination Form Sales Deadline For 2027 Elections

Workers’ Day: NUJ FCT Chairman Urges Bold Action on Insecurity, Economic Hardship

Davido Celebrates Wife Chioma On 31st Birthday With Luxury Gift

Bangladesh Seeks Stronger Nigeria Ties, Cites Untapped Economic And Cultural Opportunities

Nasarawa, UNICEF Integrate Nutrition Services Into Polio Campaign To Tackle Child Malnutrition

ADC Convention: Facility Management Denies Any License Revocation Threat By Wike

NDDC Conducts CBT For 6,200 Applicants In Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme