Supreme Court Restores David Mark-Led ADC Leadership
The Supreme Court has vacated the order that directed the the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain status quo ante bellum pending the determination of its leadership crisis. The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel headed…
Blackout looms in Lagos as Egbin power station shuts down
Electricity supply in Lagos has been significantly disrupted following a major shutdown at the Egbin Power Station and a simultaneous fault on a key transmission route feeding the state, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator. In a statement issued…
Eid-el-Kabir: Remi Tinubu begins distribution of rice, N1.2bn palliative
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday flagged off the distribution of 100 trucks of rice and N1.2bn in palliative support for vulnerable households across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration….
Fuel Prices Climb Again As NNPC Joins Dangote Refinery in Increase
Fuel prices have skyrocketed again, with NNPC joining Dangote Refinery in the increase. Philips News reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the price of premium motor spirit after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price. NNPCL outlets…
Scottish influencer reported missing in Morocco found safe
A Scottish woman who went missing after checking out from a hotel in Morocco has been found, her family has confirmed. Travel influencer, Rachel Kerr from Alloa, was staying in Agadir, a city on the country’s southern Atlantic coast when…
Ghana Declines Over $100 Million US Health Funding Package Amid Policy Review Concerns
Reports indicate that Ghana has turned down a health sector funding package valued at over $100 million offered by the United States government, following internal review considerations tied to national health priorities and implementation conditions attached to the support. According…
Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs minister
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections. Until her elevation, Odumegwu-Ojukwu served as Minister…
Supreme Court to Rule on ADC Leadership Crisis Thursday
The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to deliver judgment on Thursday in the ongoing leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The apex court had earlier heard an appeal on April 22, 2026, between the faction led by…
Student protest: OAU shuts campus for three weeks
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State has directed students to proceed on a three-week mid-semester break.The directive followed Tuesday’s protests by students over a newly introduced transportation system. The decision was approved by the university’s Senate…
FG declares Friday, May 1 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Friday a public holiday to celebrate this year’s International Workers Day. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on behalf of the Federal Government. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry,…