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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to receive, deliberate on, and possibly ratify the report of the Osun State Screening Appeal Committee today. The report concerns seven governorship aspirants earlier disqualified from participating in the party’s upcoming primary election scheduled for Saturday. The five-member appeal panel, chaired by Senator Tolu Odebiyi, concluded a two-day review of the petitions filed by the affected aspirants […]

A Chinese expatriate kidnapped over three months ago at the BUA Cement Plant in Okpella, Edo State, has regained his freedom. The victim, identified simply as Mr. Wang, was abducted on September 5, 2025, during an attack by gunmen who killed eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, Moses Yamu, the expatriate […]

The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has faulted proposals for a nationwide suspension of mining activities, insisting that such a move would deepen insecurity rather than resolve it. In a statement signed by its National President, Dele Ayankale, and National Secretary, Sulaiman Liman, the association argued that only illegal mining has been linked to terrorism and other security challenges, not licensed and regulated operations. Their reaction follows recent calls by […]

The marketing firm handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet has withdrawn the aircraft’s listing. The jet, previously listed on the company’s website, could no longer be found when our correspondent visited. Manager of Market Research at JetHQ, Laurie Barringer, confirmed that the company no longer has the aircraft listed for sale and directed further inquiries to the Nigerian government. “Thank you for your email. We no […]

Ahead of the December 13 Osun State governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji will today appear before the party’s seven-man screening committee in Abuja. The screening, which started yesterday, had five of the nine aspirants appearing before the committee. Leading the pack, former deputy governor and ex-APC national secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, was screened yesterday by the Obinna Uzor-led seven-man Osun State Governorship Primary […]

The Oyo State Government has constituted a multi-stakeholder committee to address rising concerns surrounding the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road project. The committee includes local government chairmen, mogajis, traditional rulers, community leaders, and representatives of relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The initiative aims to strengthen advocacy efforts and enhance community sensitization as construction progresses. Speaking during a press briefing at the Governor’s Office Complex in Ibadan, the Executive Assistant to […]

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, Retired General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. His confirmation followed a screening session during Wednesday’s plenary, where lawmakers engaged the nominee in an extensive question-and-answer segment. During the screening, General Musa outlined key security challenges facing the country and discussed the strategic reforms he plans to implement upon assuming office. He emphasized the need for […]