PDP, LP Missing In INEC’s List Of Candidates For Osun Guber Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final list of candidates for the August 8, 2026, governorship election in Osun State.
PhD Won’t Replace Medical Fellowship – FG
The Federal Government has dismissed confusion surrounding the Federal Executive Council’s approval to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, that a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, degree will not replace or be considered equivalent to medical fellowship in Nigeria.
Cross River Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Domestic Assault
The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, over alleged domestic assault.
Tinubu Appoints Taiwo Oyedele As Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite.
Rivers Assembly Begins Screening Of Nine Fubara Commissioner-Nominees
The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed receipt of the list of commissioner-nominees from Governor Siminalayi Fubara and invited nine of the nominees for screening and confirmation.
Super Falcons Star Urges NFF To Prioritise Preparation For 2027 Women’s World Cup
Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to intensify preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Russia, China Raise Diplomatic Voices Against US-Israeli Attacks On Iran
Russia and China have criticised the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, with Moscow saying it had seen no evidence that Tehran was developing nuclear weapons.
El-Rufai, Malami Victims Of Selective Justice — ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the administration of Bola Tinubu of applying selective justice in the handling of legal cases involving former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
Medical Council Suspends Three Doctors Over Chimamanda Adichie’s Son’s Death
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of the 21-month-old son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Adichie.
FG Links Birth Registration To School Enrolment
The Federal Ministry of Education says it has organized a strategic partnership with the National Population Commission, NPC, to integrate birth registration and demographic data into Nigeria’s school enrolment and education planning systems.