Amaechi’s mother dies at 89

Mary Amaechi, mother of Rotimi Amaechi, Vice-Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is dead.

 

Senate passes bill proposing N50,000 fine for hawking, preaching in commercial vehicles

The Senate has approved the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stiffer penalties for several traffic-related offences, including a proposed N50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles.

 

Jamie Vardy claims Iheanacho, Ndidi used ‘juju cream’ to overcome injuries

Jamie Vardy, the former Leicester City striker, has claimed that Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi made use of “juju cream” to overcome their injuries during their time at the club.

 

2027: Shettima presents APC VP nomination confirmation to Tinubu

Vice President Kashim Shettima has presented the official confirmation of his submission to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the All Progressives Congress, APC, vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

 

FG grants Shell $11.5/barrel tax credit to advance Bonga oilfield project

 Nigeria has granted Shell Plc a $11.50 per barrel production-linked tax credit for the Bonga Southwest Aparo deepwater oil project.

 

Tinubu afraid of my popularity in grassroots – Sowore

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, says president Bola Tinubu is mortally afraid of his popularity with the grassroots.

2027: No INEC in Nigeria, only judiciary determines who rules – Fayose claims

 Mr Isaac Fayose, younger brother to former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has raised the alarm over what he called the ‘collapse of democracy’ in Nigeria.

 

‘My brother in purpose’ — Tinubu celebrates Osoba on his 87th birthday

 President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Olusegun Osoba, former governor of Ogun, on his 87th birthday, describing him as “a brother in purpose” whose life has been defined by service, integrity and commitment to democratic ideals.

 

Suspend Umahi Pending Probe into Mary Habila’s Death - Atiku

Atiku Urges Tinubu to Suspend Umahi Over Mary Habila’s Death ProbeFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to step aside while investigations continue into the death of 26-year-old nurse, Mary Habila.

Salihu Lukman Quits ADC, Cites El-Rufai’s Hostility

Former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has announced his suspension of membership from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the opposition coalition.

PDP Slams Diri’s ₦100bn Stadium Plan, Urges Focus on Jobs, Food Security

The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted Governor Douye Diri’s proposed ₦100bn, 25,000-capacity stadium project, insisting that the administration should prioritise job creation, food security, and poverty reduction.

Government Alone Cannot Solve Nigeria’s Challenges — Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has emphasized that Nigeria’s pressing social and economic challenges cannot be resolved by government efforts alone. 

How we identified non-profit organisations at risk of terrorist financing - EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the national terrorism financing risk assessment helped the government to identify non-profit organisations (NPOs) vulnerable to abuse by terrorist financiers.

 

Appeal court dismisses judgment nullifying INEC deadlines for 2027 elections

 The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the judgment that nullified the timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of party primaries and the nomination of candidates.

 

Hisbah bans movie downloads on phones in Kano

 The Kano Hisbah board has banned the mobile movie download business, popularly known as “downloading”, across the state