The presidential candidate of the Accord Party has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stands a strong chance of securing victory in the 2027 presidential election, citing the advantages of incumbency, political experience and the administration’s ongoing economic and governance reforms.According to the Accord candidate, incumbents often enjoy broad political structures and…
The Inspector-General of Police has announced plans to deploy four police officers to each polling unit during the forthcoming local government elections in Osun State as part of measures to ensure a peaceful, free and credible electoral process.According to the police authorities, the deployment is intended to strengthen security, prevent electoral violence and protect voters, election officials…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kogi State has commended security agencies and the Federal Government for the successful rescue of residents of Kwara State who were abducted during attacks on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area earlier this year.In a statement, the party stalwart described the victims’ return as a welcome development that has brought relief to…
A group of members of the House of Representatives has expressed concern over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that recent political developments suggest a gradual decline in democratic values and institutions.The lawmakers argued that democracy can only thrive where the rule of law, accountability, transparency and respect for constitutional principles are upheld. They stressed that…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has raised concern over the growing shortage of medical doctors in the state, revealing that Lagos currently requires about 40,000 additional doctors to adequately meet the healthcare needs of its rapidly expanding population.The governor said the shortage has placed significant pressure on hospitals and healthcare workers, leading to increased workloads and…
The Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare has confirmed the arrest of a woman and her alleged accomplice over the reported sale of a baby for ₦2.9 million, describing the incident as a serious violation of child protection laws.According to the ministry, the suspects were apprehended following intelligence received by authorities regarding the alleged illegal transaction.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has cautioned corps members and prospective participants against a fake redeployment notice circulating on social media and other online platforms. The scheme described the document as false, misleading and the handiwork of fraudsters seeking to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.In a statement, the NYSC clarified that it had not issued any new…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over what he described as a “mysterious” credit transaction into one of his private bank accounts, calling for a thorough investigation into the source and circumstances surrounding the payment.According to a statement issued by his media office, Atiku said the unexpected deposit was discovered during a routine review of his financial…
Organised labour has expressed concern that the newly approved ₦70,000 national minimum wage is no longer sufficient to meet the economic realities facing Nigerian workers, citing the persistent rise in the cost of living, inflation and declining purchasing power.Labour leaders said that although the wage increase was welcomed when it was introduced, rapid increases in the prices of food…
Nigeria and Canada have signed an expanded Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) aimed at strengthening aviation cooperation, improving air connectivity and paving the way for increased direct flight operations between both countries.The agreement marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the two nations, providing a broader framework for airlines from Nigeria and Canada to…