2027 election security depends on adequate funding – INEC Chairman

 The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, has emphasised that sufficient financial resources are essential for securing the necessary security measures and logistical support required to successfully execute the 2027 general elections.

 

EFCC declares ex-pension board boss, Maina wanted

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina, wanted.

 

‘States will do better’ — Makinde demands removal of mining from exclusive list after deaths of 37 ‘illegal miners’

 Dolly Parton’s estate has been plunged into a legal dispute less than a month after the death of the legendary American singer.

 

Nigeria’s FX Reserves Cross $55bn, Highest in Over 18 Years – Cardoso

Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says Nigeria’s gross foreign exchange (FX) reserves have crossed $55 billion, describing the milestone as the highest in more than 18 years.

 

Wike Rejects Election Rigging Allegations, Says G5 Strategy Outsmarted Atiku

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed claims that he rigged the 2023 presidential election in the South-South in favour of President Bola Tinubu against Labour Party candidate Peter Obi.

Opposition Disunity: ‘We’re Repeating 2023 Mistakes’ — Donald Duke

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has cautioned that Nigeria’s opposition parties are repeating the same errors that cost them the presidency in 2023 by failing to unite ahead of the 2027 general election.

Tunji Disu to politicians: Don’t hire thugs for elections, compete with ideas

 Tunji Disu, the inspector-general of police (IGP), says the police will not condone politicians who hire thugs or engage in vote-buying during the 2027 elections.

 

Why Nigeria, Ghana-trained teachers were removed from UK qualification list

 The UK education department says it removed Nigeria and Ghana-trained teachers from the list of countries eligible for its direct qualified teacher status (QTS) service, due to the use of public email addresses for work history references in applications, rather than official domains.

 

Crisis rocks Dolly Parton’s estate as nephew is fired over ‘threat to extort’ her $450m fortune

 Dolly Parton’s estate has been plunged into a legal dispute less than a month after the death of the legendary American singer.

 

Unity Colleges Staff Suspend Strike Over King’s College Concession

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has suspended its industrial action over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos, clearing the way for the reopening of the 115 Federal Unity Colleges across the country.

FG to engage 4,000 influencers to showcase Tinubu’s projects, says Umahi

 The federal government has announced plans to engage 4,000 social media influencers to showcase infrastructure projects delivered under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

 

I’m returning to Nigeria after UN tenure but won’t seek political office - Amina Mohammed

Amina Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), says she plans to return to Nigeria but has no interest in running for political office after completing her tenure at the global body.

 

‘Nigeria governed remotely’ – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed on Tinubu extending Europe vacation

The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday hinted that Nigeria would be governed remotely until President Bola Tinubu returns to the country.

 

‘You made juju music go global’ — Tinubu celebrates Sunny Ade at 80

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the veteran juju musician Sunny Ade on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

 

Don’t Sponsor Pilgrims With Stolen Funds, Sultan Tells Politicians

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has cautioned politicians and public office holders against sponsoring pilgrimages to the holy lands of Mecca and Jerusalem with stolen public funds.