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Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations are staging a protest in Abuja over a proposed health sector reform bill currently before the National Assembly. The protesters, who gathered at Unity Fountain, expressed strong opposition to the proposed legislation, warning that it could significantly alter the regulatory structure of Nigeria’s health sector. According to the demonstrators, the bill seeks to place […]

Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has endorsed the use of consensus in selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the method is capable of producing electable and broadly acceptable candidates. Speaking during a television interview on Thursday, the former Ogun Central senator dismissed concerns that consensus could override the wishes of party members, arguing that political parties are naturally inclined to choose candidates with strong grassroots appeal. According to her, […]

The Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, has said Nigerians should begin to see gradual improvement in electricity supply as maintenance work on a major gas pipeline nears completion, with full restoration expected within two weeks. Olowoniyi stated that the recent power outages were largely caused by disruptions to a key gas pipeline, noting that a significant portion of Nigeria’s electricity generation depends on gas supply. […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has taken major steps to ease internal tensions as loyalists of Seyi Makinde and Nyesom Wike begin reconciliation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party has in recent months faced a deepening internal crisis marked by public disagreements, legal disputes and power struggles, raising concerns about its unity and readiness for the next election cycle. Speaking in Abuja, factional PDP National […]

The Nigerian Army has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed over a disputed property in the Apo District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the case as an abuse of court process. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/C’S/2635/2025, was instituted by a professor, John Ntui Ntuiabane, who is seeking the court’s interpretation of the rights of Nigerian citizens to own property. The claimant is also […]

The new Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory Command, Ahmed Sanusi, has vowed to tackle crime decisively, declaring that criminal activities will not be tolerated under his leadership. Speaking during his maiden press briefing in Abuja, Sanusi said the command would adopt proactive and intelligence-driven strategies aimed at preventing crime and ensuring public safety. He stated that the police would be relentless in identifying and pursuing criminal elements, […]

The BBC has appointed Matt Brittin as its next Director-General, marking a significant leadership shift for the broadcaster. Brittin, a former senior executive at Google, will assume the role on May 18, becoming the 18th Director-General in the corporation’s history. His appointment follows the resignation of Tim Davie. Chairman of the BBC Board, Samir Shah, said Brittin brings extensive experience in leading complex organisations through periods of transformation. The appointment […]

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns over the growing circulation of unsafe and substandard products in Nigerian markets, warning that the trend undermines consumer confidence and weakens economic integrity. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Tunji Bello, highlighted the issue during the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day event and the 9th National Consumers Contest Awards in Abuja, speaking on the […]

The Federal High Court has dismissed a suit filed by human rights lawyer Ejime Okolie against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and 19 political parties. Okolie had challenged what he described as the “outrageous” expression of interest and nomination fees charged by political parties for members seeking elective positions. In her judgment, Justice Binta Nyako ruled that the matter falls within the internal affairs of political parties, noting that […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Nigerian youths to take a leading role in strengthening the country’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made the call in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2026 Voter Education Manual and its youth-friendly version, developed in collaboration with Kimpact Development Initiative. Represented by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, […]