FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has explained how the G5 governors’ strategy affected Atiku Abubakar’s support in the South-South during the 2023 election as Nigeria’s 2027 contest takes shape.
Year: 2026
WHO Expands Contraceptive Options for Women as New Male Methods Move Closer to Development!
WHO has expanded contraceptive guidance for women and girls while developing a framework for future reversible male contraceptives, widening family planning options.
ASCSN Suspends Unity Colleges Strike Over King’s College Concession, But Resumption Dispute Persists!
ASCSN suspended its strike over the proposed King’s College Lagos concession after the Federal Government agreed to review the arrangement, but a subsequent labour dispute has kept the status of Unity Colleges uncertain.
NSCDC Arrests Three Over Alleged NNPC Pipeline Vandalism in Abuja!
NSCDC has arrested three suspects and recovered 17 allegedly vandalised NNPC pipeline pieces from a truck in Dafa, Kwali Area Council, Abuja.
Oyo Strengthens Family Planning Services with ₦50m Investment, Nearly 4,000 Health Workers!
Oyo State has earmarked ₦50 million for family planning services in 2026 and recruited nearly 4,000 healthcare workers as it strengthens primary healthcare delivery.
Army Urges Defence Journalists to Balance Security Reporting, Highlight Troops’ Sacrifices!
Nigerian Army 81 Division GOC Major General Adebayo Babalola urges defence journalists to ensure balanced security reporting, seek clarification and highlight troops’ sacrifices while maintaining accountability.
PSG Star Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial for Rape After France’s Top Court Rejects Appeal!
PSG and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France after the Court of Cassation rejected his appeal against a rape-trial referral dating to a 2023 allegation.
Tinubu Welcomes $12m Abuja Entrepreneurship Centre, Targets Stronger MSME Ecosystem!
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $12 million Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship, a Korea-funded project designed to support Nigerian entrepreneurs, start-ups and MSMEs.
OK Movement Rejects Merger With NDC, Insists on Independent Structure Ahead of 2027!
The OK Movement has rejected merger or absorption into the NDC, insisting on retaining its independent structures while supporting Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
PDP Declares 40-Day Mourning, Sets Up 11-Man Committee for Late Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris!
The PDP in Kogi State has declared 40 days of mourning for former governor Ibrahim Idris and set up an 11-man committee to coordinate its burial activities.
Bauchi Begins Gratuity Payment to 1,700 Retirees as Long-Standing Arrears Face Clearance!
Bauchi State has begun gratuity payments to 1,700 retirees as the government starts implementing its plan to clear outstanding retirement benefits.
Sanwo-Olu, UN Partners Mobilise Climate Finance to Tackle Lagos Flooding and Coastal Erosion!
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has joined UN-linked and regional partners to strengthen climate financing and resilience against flooding, coastal erosion and rising sea levels.
Kasimu Abdulsalam Makes History as Nigeria’s Lone Centre Referee at U-17 World Cup!
Nigerian referee Kasimu Abdulsalam has been selected as the country’s lone centre referee for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, marking a major milestone in his international career.
Bauchi Announces ₦10bn Plan to Clear Retirees’ Gratuity Backlog!
Bauchi State has announced a ₦10 billion allocation to help clear outstanding gratuity arrears owed to retired civil servants as phased payments continue.
Mbappé Says He Hopes to Dedicate 2026 Ballon d’Or to Africa if He Wins!
Kylian Mbappé says he hopes to dedicate the 2026 Ballon d’Or to Africa if he wins the award, highlighting his Cameroonian and Algerian roots and support from African fans.