Abuja — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised the timetable for the 2027 General Election following the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026.Under the new schedule:Presidential and National Assembly Elections will now hold on Saturday, January 16, 2027. Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections […]
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Ekiti The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has apprehended five suspected gunmen who had just entered Ekiti State, recovering weapons and other items from the group, in a move that highlights ongoing security vigilance in the state. State Communications Officer Adeleye Adewale said the suspects were intercepted on February 25 at Ekiti West Local Government Area
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Abuja Transcorp Hotels Plc has reported ₦97 billion in revenue for the 2025 financial year, representing a 38 per cent increase compared to the previous year, as the hospitality group declared a final dividend of ₦1.30 per share for shareholders. Speaking at the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja on Thursday, Chairman Awele
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Lagos Members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Aviation on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) following Monday’s fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The lawmakers arrived at the airport at
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Benin City Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and ex-governorship candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has recounted how he and Labour Party leader Peter Obi narrowly escaped what he described as a potentially deadly attack at a political gathering in Benin City. The incident, which has heightened political tension in the state, occurred
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Tel Aviv — The President of India, Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel for a formal state visit, aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties between the two nations. Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, the President was warmly received by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu. The Indian President described the reception
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Abuja Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has launched a sweeping legal challenge against Nigeria’s security and anti-corruption agencies, filing separate suits against the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), seeking a combined ₦3 billion in damages. The former governor is asking the courts to
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Abuja Security agencies investigating an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu say they have traced ₦835 million in suspected funding to two private companies, with former Bayelsa State governor Timipre Sylva named among individuals under scrutiny. According to findings cited by security sources, ₦785 million was allegedly channelled through Purple Waves Limited, an
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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it from 27 per cent to 26.5 per cent following its 304th meeting. The decision signals the beginning of a cautious monetary easing cycle aimed at supporting economic growth while maintaining
Abuja — What began as speculation earlier in the day has now been formally confirmed. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police. Earlier reports circulating online had suggested that Egbetokun had been removed, but there was no immediate confirmation from the Presidency or the Nigeria Police Force
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