Tinubu Moves EFCC Recoveries, N242bn Unclaimed Dividends To NELFUND
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed that all liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, along with unclaimed dividends from the Capital Market Trust Fund and the Dormant Account Trust Fund, be diverted to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to guarantee its long-term financial sustainability.
Gunshots As Hoodlums Attack Adeleke’s Convoy In Osogbo
Some hoodlums reportedly engaged in a gun battle with security personnel attached to the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, on Wednesday.
Tinubu’ll Lose Credible 2027 Election Before 4pm – Baba-Ahmed
National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 general elections before 4 pm if the poll were credible, free and fair.
Nigerians Pay More For Cement Than African Neighbours – FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has said its preliminary investigation into Nigeria’s cement industry suggests possible manipulation of cement prices, following widespread complaints over the soaring cost of the commodity despite the country’s large production capacity and abundant limestone deposits.
Jonathan Warns: Govs’ Show Of Force Threatens Democracy
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that the growing practice of serving governors, senior political office holders and party leaders descending on states during off-cycle elections with large entourages and heavy security details could threaten Nigeria’s democracy if left unchecked.
Tragedy In Abuja: Young Referee Dies After Collapsing During Fitness Test
A young Nigerian football referee, Awang Maram, has reportedly died after collapsing during a fitness test at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday.
Trump Pauses New Tariffs On Canada And Says Countries Close To A Deal
United States President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
Let 2027 Campaign Be Marketplace Of Ideas, Not Theatre Of War — Amupitan
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has urged political parties and candidates to make the 2027 election campaign a “marketplace of ideas” rather than a “theatre of war”.
Peace Accord: Tinubu’s Absence Sends Wrong Signal — SDP’s Adebayo
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to attend the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections.
NSCDC, Ebonyi Govt Ban Illegal Mining, Crack Down On Infrastructure Vandalism
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in collaboration with the Ebonyi State Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has announced an immediate and total ban on illegal mining activities across that state.