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ADC: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi’s presidential ambitions divide supporters
The growing 2027 presidential ambitions of key political figures in the newly unveiled African Democratic Congress, ADC, are causing deepening divisions among supporters and stakeholders within the political coalition. This is even as political maneuvers and behind-the-scenes consultations have ignited heated debates, especially on social media, among coalition supporters and intensified power struggles within the […]
Nigeria Wins 2025 World Summit Information Society (WSIS) Prize
Nigeria has continued to showcase her growing footprint in ICT-driven development in international competition as it clinched the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize in Geneva, Switzerland. The WSIS prize is in the Access to Information and Knowledge category through the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Digital Awareness Programme (DAP) which was the […]
Ganduje inaugurated as FAAN board chair
Abdullahi Ganduje, a former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has been inaugurated as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). This comes days after Ganduje resigned as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing urgent and personal matters. He has since been […]
Police planted N300m drugs on me, Nigerian tells Indian court
A 39-year-old Nigerian man, Frank Nandi, has told an Indian court that officers of the Worli unit of the Anti-Narcotics Cell planted drugs on him shortly after he was arrested in Mumbai’s Malad area. PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday that Nandi was apprehended on Saturday following a tip-off. According to the Times of India on […]
NECO releases 2025 BECE results, set resit exams for July 23-24
The National Examinations Council, NECO, on Wednesday, announced the release of Results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE. A statement by Azeez Sani, Ag. Director, Information and Public Relations of NECO, noted that one hundred and seventy nine thousand, two hundred and one, 179,201, candidates registered for the examination in 12 subjects. Although […]
Tinubu Didn’t Make Buhari President – Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not make Muhammadu Buhari president in 2015, rejecting a claim Tinubu made during his campaign in 2022. Mustapha, who served under Buhari, said Buhari already had strong support before the APC (All Progressives Congress) was formed. According […]
UK introduces e-Visa for study, work applicants July 15
The United Kingdom Government has announced the introduction of a digital e-Visa for study and work visa applicants, effective July 15. The British Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, Gill Lever, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. Mrs Lever said that the move was part of the UK’s transition to a modern and digital […]
Miyetti Allah vigilantes, bandits exchange gunfire in Plateau forest
A violent clash has broken out between suspected bandits and members of the Miyetti Allah Vigilante group in Odare Forest, near Kukawa village in Dengi District, Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama revealed the incident in a post shared on X on Wednesday. According to the post, the incident happened […]
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Aliko Dangote writes Tinubu open letter [SEE DETAILS]
Africa’s richest man and president of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has lauded President Bola Ahmed in an open letter for his reforms in Lagos State and Nigeria. In the letter posted by Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, on Wednesday, Dangote specifically commended Tinubu for addressing ocean surges and flooding in Victoria Island, as well as for […]
Dubai slams fresh visa restrictions on Nigerians
Dubai authorities have imposed a new set of visa restrictions on Nigerians, stating that intending tourists between 18 and 45 years can no longer visit the Emirati city alone unless accompanied. The new restrictions are coming months after President Bola Tinubu’s government announced that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United […]