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The African Democratic Congress has unveiled its schedule for the 2026 primary elections, setting out timelines for nomination, screening, appeals, and voting across elective offices as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather pace. Details of the timetable were contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi….
Nigeria has pledged its total commitment to OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance. This move follows the departure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the oil cartel on 1 May 2026. Officials in Abuja spent Friday insisting that collective action remains the best way to handle market volatility. They claim that the Declaration of Cooperation…
Nigeria’s data regulator recently folded its own digital shutters to survive a wave of aggression. The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) endured 1,500 hacking attempts in a short window, forcing a temporary network shutdown. Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, confirmed the breach attempts during a training session in Lagos. This blackout was a defensive…
The Nigerian naira is showing resilience at the official window this Wednesday, April 29, 2026, trading around the ₦1,360 mark. Market data confirms a period of relative stability, with the currency hovering near ₦1,360.19 per dollar. While official channels maintain this tight band, the parallel market remains under persistent pressure, with rates reported between ₦1,480…
The Nigerian government has secured agrément, the formal consent of host nations, for 33 of the 65 ambassadors nominated by President Bola Tinubu. Thirty-two nominees remain in bureaucratic limbo, awaiting the green light from their assigned countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that the successful 33 will depart for their missions immediately following the…
Nigerian superstar Davido has added another accolade to his collection, clinching the “Best International Act” title at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards (LEA). The ceremony, held on April 25 at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC, saw the singer triumph over a competitive field that included Tyla, Gunna, Rema, and Fridayy. This recognition serves as…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 748kg of controlled pharmaceutical drugs in Edo State. Agents intercepted a Mercedes-Benz truck along the Benin-Lagos highway that was masquerading as an official Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) vehicle. The shipment, containing over one million capsules and tablets, was en route from Lagos to Onitsha. Two suspects,…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) is seeking to raise ₦700 billion through a bond auction today, April 27, 2026. This issuance forms a critical component of the federal government’s domestic borrowing programme designed to plug budgetary gaps. Investors will bid across three distinct re-openings, with the settlement date set for April 29. The auction comes…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a blunt warning: overstaying a visa damages future travel prospects for all Nigerians. In an advisory posted today, the mission emphasised that immigration officials closely track compliance. When travellers ignore their departure dates or violate entry terms, the consequences ripple outward. Applicants from the same country may…
Ethnic violence has left twenty people dead and four hundred homes razed in Lamurde, Adamawa State. Assailants on motorcycles stormed the communities of Gyakan and Kwah early Saturday morning. Survivors describe a scene of systematic slaughter and arson. These villages now lie in ruins. Security forces arrived more than thirty hours after the first shots…
