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target=_blank>Minister of labour resigns
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has resigned as minister of state for labour and employment. She becomes the third cabinet member to step down following a directive by President Bola Tinubu for appointees seeking elective office in 2027 to vacate their positions. Onyejeocha announced her resignation on Friday in a letter shared on her social media platforms, three
target=_blank>Labour Party fixes April 28 for national convention
The Labour Party has scheduled its national convention for April 28, 2026, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, as part of a fresh timetable for its elective congresses across the country. The party disclosed this in a formal notice dated March 31, 2026, and addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party, in
target=_blank>APC Secretary asks INEC to Deregister ADC
Senator Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to completely deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Basiru said the opposition party has failed to justify its continued existence. He said INEC should have gone beyond the derecognition of the leadership of the party
target=_blank>Plateau killings: JNI denies claim Tinubu invited only Christian victims
The Plateau State chapter of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has debunked news circulating that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with only Christian victims during his condolence visit to Plateau state. The group described the news as misleading. According to JNI, four Muslim families who lost their members were invited along with the families of the
target=_blank>Plateau visit: President showed empathy, care – Aide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Plateau State has been described as a demonstration of empathy, compassion, and decisive leadership, according to presidential aide, Fredrick Nwabufo. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement said the President visited the troubled state not only in his capacity as the nation’s consoler-in-chief but also
target=_blank>‘Absence of leadership’, Obi knocks Tinubu over Jos Visit
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has criticised the handling of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Plateau State following recent killings in Jos. Obi, in a post on his X handle on Friday, said it was not enough for the President to address grieving citizens from the airport,
target=_blank>‘We’ll proceed with our convention’, ADC dares Amupitan
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected claims made by the INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Friday morning. In the interview, the INEC Chairman warned the party against proceeding with its congresses and convention, saying doing so could violate existing court orders. But responding through Bolaji Abdullahi, its
target=_blank>NUPRC: Daily oil production has hit 1.84m
Just in: Daily oil production hits 1.84m – NUPR Abdullateef Aliyu Nigeria has hit the daily oil production of 1.84m barrels per day, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). This was disclosed when the Commission Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, visited the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,
target=_blank>Gattuso steps down as Italy coach after failed World Cup qualification
Gennaro Gattuso has left his post as head coach of Italy’s men’s national team. The national team legend leaves the post after Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup following defeat to Bosnia & Herzegovina in the European playoffs. It is the third consecutive World Cup Italy will miss, and the Italian Football
target=_blank>2027: Yamaltu/Deba Constituents Back Goje for Senate Return
By Rabilu Abubakar, Gombe Thousands of constituents from Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area in Gombe Central Senatorial District have declared support for the return of Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje to the Senate in 2027, citing his experience and track record. The district, which comprises Akko and Yamaltu/Deba LGAs, is currently represented by Goje, a former governor
target=_blank>Plateau killings: Blood of innocent people calling for justice – APC chair, Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that the blood of innocent people, including men, women, and children, in Jos, Plateau State is calling for justice. This is following the recent killings that occured on the Palm Sunday, adding that the country needs to respond with strong determination.
Plateau killings: Blood of innocent people calling for justice – APC chair, Yilwatda
target=_blank>PCN shuts down 131 drug outlets in Nasarawa crackdown
The Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) has intensified its regulatory drive against unsafe practices in the drug distribution system, sealing no fewer than 131 pharmaceutical outlets across Nasarawa State. This was disclosed by the Council’s Head of Enforcement, Dr. Suleiman Chiroma, while addressing journalists in Karu. Chiroma explained that the action followed a three-day statewide
PCN shuts down 131 drug outlets in Nasarawa crackdown
target=_blank>NWFL: Sunshine Queens sack Kayode Olujohungbe
Sunshine Queens have sacked their head coach, Kayode Olujohungbe, DAILY POST reports. The management of the club announced Olujohungbe’s disengagement in a statement on Friday. Sunshine Queens stated that the decision was taken after a thorough review of the team’s performance, and they believe it is necessary to make changes to get the team back
NWFL: Sunshine Queens sack Kayode Olujohungbe
target=_blank>NPFL: Kano Pillars vow to bounce-back from Bayelsa United defeat
Kano Pillars have expressed determination to renew their push for positive results in the remaining fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. The Sai Masu Gida’s three-game unbeaten run was halted after a 4–1 defeat to Bayelsa United in a Matchday 32 fixture in Yenagoa last weekend. Kano Pillars said they are
NPFL: Kano Pillars vow to bounce-back from Bayelsa United defeat
target=_blank>INEC misinterpreting court order, weakening opposition – ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has blasted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, over his recent interview. The national spokesman of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Friday said the substance of Amupitan’s statements reveals a fundamental misapplication of both constitutional principles and judicial directives. Abdullahi said
INEC misinterpreting court order, weakening opposition – ADC
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: DR Congo better team than Nigeria – Kwenaite
Renowned African football journalist Thomas Kwenaite has asserted that the Democratic Republic of Congo is a stronger team than Cameroon and Nigeria as they head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. DR Congo needed a total of thirteen matches to achieve qualification for the 2026 World Cup, successfully defeating various opponents along the way, including
World Cup 2026: DR Congo better team than Nigeria – Kwenaite
target=_blank>War: Israel, US will ‘continue to crush’ Iran – Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said that Israel and the United States will keep crushing Iran. Netanyahu stated this at a military facility in Tel Aviv on Friday. “Together with our American friends, we continue to crush the terrorist regime in Iran. We are eliminating commanders, bombing bridges, bombing infrastructure,” Netanyahu said. He stressed
War: Israel, US will ‘continue to crush’ Iran – Netanyahu
target=_blank>War: US could open Strait of Hormuz, seize oil – Trump
United States President Donald Trump has stated that his country could open the Strait of Hormuz and take oil from it to make a fortune for America. Trump made this remark in a post on his Truth Social on Friday, noting that it would be an oil stream for the world. His comment comes after
War: US could open Strait of Hormuz, seize oil – Trump
target=_blank>Bauchi PDP urges Gov Bala Mohammed to remain in party
The Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Mannasseh Marti, has dismissed concerns over an internal crisis, insisting that the party remains strong and well positioned to retain power in the 2027 governorship election. Speaking on Friday amid speculation over
Bauchi PDP urges Gov Bala Mohammed to remain in party
target=_blank>Championship: Maja scores in West Brom’s draw against Wrexham
Josh Maja was on target in West Bromwich Albion’s 2-2 home draw against Wrexham at the Hawthorns on Friday. Maja scored Albion’s second goal of the game from the penalty spot. It was the forward’s third goal of the season for the Baggies. The 27-year-old has also registered one assist in 33 league appearances for
Championship: Maja scores in West Brom’s draw against Wrexham
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