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The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has explained that it could not find another suitably qualified female candidate to replace its former presidential candidate, Anita Zugwai Chukwu, after she withdrew from the 2027 presidential race. The party said Chukwu withdrew following concerns raised by her family over insecurity and the extensive travelling and public exposure associated with a presidential campaign. In... Read more

The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed a permanent fee of $103,265 for new H-1B visas issued to highly skilled foreign workers. The proposed measure could significantly increase the cost of employing foreign professionals for technology companies, educational institutions and research organisations. The US Department of Homeland Security published the proposed regulation in the Federal Register, seeking to... Read more

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari of making unrealistic political projections in an attempt to justify his appointment as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council. National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Yari was trying to impress President Bola Tinubu following his appointment. “He’s one of those lying to the President,” Abdullahi said.“We... Read more

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Social Democratic Party (SDP) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have criticised former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, over his prediction that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would retain the presidency beyond 2031. Yari, who was recently appointed Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, had expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would secure... Read more

The Universal Reformed Christian Church, popularly known as NKST, has opposed the Federal Government's proposed pilot ranching programme in Benue State, citing the destruction caused by years of violent attacks. The church claimed that 5,987 of its members had been killed while 753 worship centres were destroyed during attacks blamed on armed herdsmen.The position was contained in a statement by... Read more

The Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) has condemned recent attacks on communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, saying 28 people were killed in separate attacks on Bin Mper and Murish communities. The association also called on the Federal, Plateau State and local governments to intensify efforts to protect lives and property, stressing the need for sustained military operations... Read more

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has demanded an immediate halt to alleged secret oil drilling in parts of Ogoniland, warning that crude oil production should not resume before the ongoing dialogue between the Federal Government and Ogoni representatives is concluded. The group also called for the publication of the names of 40 Ogoni youths reportedly... Read more

Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has urged opposition parties to focus on President Bola Tinubu’s performance rather than his academic qualifications as preparations for the 2027 presidential election intensify. Ndume, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.He described the renewed debate over Tinubu’s academic credentials as a distraction from... Read more

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) recorded a 30 per cent increase in net income to $534.7 million in the first half of 2026, driven by stronger lending and improved asset quality. The bank’s net income rose from $412.7 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. Net interest income increased by 22 per cent to $1 billion, while net loans... Read more

The Abia State Government has announced plans to attract international capital, expand markets for local businesses and secure investment and trade deals as the state hosts AFRICANDO 2026. The three-day US-Africa Trade and Investment Conference and Expo is scheduled to take place from November 17 to 19, 2026, at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. The event will bring together entrepreneurs,... Read more