Ondo DLA candidate Taiwo Ilawole criticises foodstuff distribution as a political strategy and calls for sustainable empowerment ahead of the 2027 elections.
Year: 2026
Buratai Says $1bn Arms Procurement Fund Went to Defence Ministry, Calls for Transparency!
Tukur Buratai says the $1 billion arms procurement fund went to Nigeria’s Defence Ministry, not the military, and calls for greater transparency in defence spending.
Military Retirees Plan Abuja Protest Over Disputed Pension Adjustments!
Nigerian military retirees plan protests in Abuja over disputed pension adjustments, alleged payment disparities and demands for transparent calculations.
Okocha Backs Mbappe for 2026 Ballon d’Or, Names Man City, Barcelona and Bayern as Champions League Favourites!
Jay-Jay Okocha backs Kylian Mbappe for the 2026 Ballon d’Or and names Manchester City, Barcelona and Bayern Munich as Champions League favourites.
Schneider Electric Targets AI Data Centres With New Power Technology to Speed Up Infrastructure Deployment!
Schneider Electric has unveiled software-defined medium-voltage switchgear designed to accelerate AI data centre power infrastructure deployment and upgrades.
17.9 Million More Nigerians Fell Into Multidimensional Poverty Between 2021 and 2024 – UNDP Report!
UNDP reports that 17.9 million more Nigerians fell into multidimensional poverty between 2021 and 2024, raising the rate to 38.7 per cent.
NIBSS, Transactility to Power Nigeria’s Next-Generation National Payment Stack!
NIBSS’s National Payment Stack is advancing Nigeria’s digital payment infrastructure. Learn about its features, transaction milestones and potential implications for banks, fintechs and businesses.
US Threatens to Cut Military Aid to Nigeria Over Child Soldiers Concerns!
The US has reportedly placed Nigeria on its child soldiers blacklist, raising concerns about possible military aid restrictions and security cooperation.
YABATECH Partners Bimbo Akintola’s Company to Establish Film Training Centre!
YABATECH has partnered with Bimbo Akintola’s Threatremeter Nigeria Limited to establish a film training centre for students and aspiring filmmakers.
Dangote Refinery Targets 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day Capacity by Early 2029!
Dangote Refinery targets 1.4 million barrels per day by early 2029 under a $14.3 billion expansion plan, with implications for Nigeria’s fuel supply and exports.
Orji Uzor Kalu Insists South-East Development Commission Must Operate From South-East!
Orji Uzor Kalu insists the South-East Development Commission must operate from the region it serves, amid questions about its headquarters, expenditure and development mandate.
$2.1m Abuja Land Dispute: Lawyer Seeks Transfer of Wike’s Son’s Case Over Alleged Bias Concerns!
A lawyer has asked the FCT Chief Judge to transfer the $2.1 million Abuja land dispute involving Jordan Wike over alleged concerns about the appearance of judicial impartiality.
Oyo APC Dismisses Makinde’s Media Chat as Waste of Time, Questions Focus of Governor’s Remarks!
Oyo APC has dismissed Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent media chat as a waste of time, renewing debate over governance and accountability ahead of the 2027 elections.
2027 Elections: CJN Kekere-Ekun Warns Judges Against Political Bias, Cautions Lawyers Over Election Cases!
CJN Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has warned Nigerian judges against political bias and cautioned lawyers against forum shopping as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Makinde Reveals How Tinubu Chose Adelabu Over His Preferred Ministerial Nominee!
Seyi Makinde explains how President Bola Tinubu chose Adebayo Adelabu over his preferred nominee, Bimbo Adekanmbi, for a ministerial appointment in 2023.