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By Francis Ibeh ABUJA — The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has worsened following a split decision of the Supreme Court nullifying its Ibadan national convention, with the Kabiru Turaki-led faction warning that the ruling leaves the party without a clear leadership structure ahead of the 2027 elections. The apex court’s judgment also affirmed the Court of Appeal’s... Read more

By Clement John Nigerian workers marked this year’s May Day amid deepening hardship, with organised labour warning that worsening insecurity, poverty, and inflation are eroding livelihoods and undermining the dignity of work. Across industries from agriculture and manufacturing to offices and the informal sector workers expressed frustration over rising living costs and shrinking purchasing power. Many said the hope for... Read more

…AMCON insists airline is professionally managed By Ademola AyodeleThe National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has criticised the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) over its continued control of Aero Contractors, alleging inadequate funding and undue interference in the airline’s operations. NUATE President, Nnabue Konye, on Thursday said AMCON’s failure to provide sufficient financial support has constrained the airline’s... Read more

By Clement John ABUJA — The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the adoption of 112 as Nigeria’s unified national emergency number, in a bid to strengthen response systems and ensure quicker intervention during crises. The decision was taken at the 157th NEC meeting held virtually and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Council also approved the creation of a... Read more

By Rosemary Nwanpka ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, following a Supreme Court judgment affirming the party’s leadership. The party said the ruling, which upheld Senator David Mark as National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, raises serious concerns about... Read more

By Clement John ABUJA — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth about $2.99 billion for three major rail projects across Lagos, Kano and Kaduna, in a move aimed at strengthening infrastructure and driving economic growth. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists after the fifth... Read more

By Musa Ibrahim ABUJA — Suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP on Thursday evening launched another attack on Kautikari village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, forcing residents to flee for safety. According to local sources and fleeing villagers, the insurgents stormed the community, firing sporadically and setting houses ablaze, as terrified residents escaped into nearby bushes. The latest... Read more

By Halima Abubakar ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said recent court rulings have left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a fragile legal position, insisting that prominent defectors will not be readmitted into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during an interview in Abuja on Thursday, Wike maintained that both the Supreme Court judgment... Read more

By Gift Eze ABUJA — The Labour Party (LP) has extended an olive branch to aggrieved members, including the Abure camp, as part of efforts to strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections. This comes as the party leadership expressed confidence in the newly inaugurated Senator Nenadi Usman-led National Working Committee (NWC), which held its maiden meeting following... Read more

By Kenneth Williams ABUJA — The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday convened an emergency meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and heads of tactical units, issuing a strong warning against misconduct within the ranks. At the meeting, the CP stressed the need for officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in the... Read more