Wike's PDP Denies ADC Alliance Talks for 2027 Election

The PDP faction backed by Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports of alliance talks with the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde led a meeting with ADC leaders described as a solidarity visit.

Ogun Renames Expressway After President Tinubu

Ogun State Government has renamed the Sagamu-Iperu-Sapade Expressway as Bola Ahmed Tinubu Expressway, honoring the president's legacy and state roots. The council also approved infrastructure projects including electricity transformers and official vehicl

Nigeria Uncovers 45,000 Ghost Workers Via BVN System

The Nigerian federal government has identified approximately 45,000 ghost workers by integrating payroll records with the BVN database, significantly reducing fraud and leakages in public spending through enhanced accountability measures.

Akpabio Steps In as Tinubu Skips Lagos Project Commissioning

President Bola Tinubu unexpectedly missed the commissioning of key infrastructure projects in Lagos, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio representing him. The event drew prominent APC governors, raising questions about the President's absence during hi

Kano Governor Yusuf Clears N32bn Gratuity Backlog

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved N32 billion to settle outstanding gratuities and death benefits for retired civil servants and families of deceased workers, addressing a long-standing financial burden inherited from previous administr

US Evacuates Embassy Staff, Bans Travel to 23 Nigerian States

The US Department of State has authorized non-emergency personnel and families to leave the Abuja embassy, citing deteriorating security. A travel advisory warns Americans to reconsider travel to Nigeria, listing 23 states as 'Do Not Travel' due to crime,

Trump Threatens 'Bigger, Stronger' Strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump warns that US forces will remain deployed and could launch 'bigger, and better, and stronger' attacks on Iran unless a 'real agreement' is reached, as peace talks are set for Islamabad.

DSS DG Ajayi Receives 'Friend of The Media' Award from BON

The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has been honored with the 'Friend of The Media' award by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria. This recognition follows his previous award from the International Press

Youths Urge Goodluck Jonathan to Contest 2027 Presidency

Thousands of youths and civil society organizations protested at Goodluck Jonathan's Abuja office, calling for his 2027 presidential candidacy. Meanwhile, opposition leaders held a closed-door meeting to discuss a potential coalition.

South-West Pensioners Seek Wage and Pension Review

The Nigerian Union of Pensioners in the South-West calls for a review of minimum wage and pension, urges legal action against governors owing gratuities since 2011, and encourages members to vote out non-performing leaders in the 2027 elections.

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