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By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Nigeria’s economy is under fresh pressure as global tensions in the Middle East disrupt oil markets and push up prices, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has said. Edun stated this at the Islamic Development Bank Group Day in Lagos, noting that the current crisis has triggered a major external shock at a time the country is trying to stabilise its economy. According to him, rising fuel and food prices, alongside inflation, are placing heavy strain on households and businesses across the country. The crisis follows renewed conflict involving Donald Trump’s directive to block the Strait of…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The Tinubu–Ambo Support Group has called for calm among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, following a meeting with James Faleke ahead of the party’s governorship primaries. The Director-General of the group, Seyi Bamgbade, made the appeal in a statement issued after what he described as a “fruitful” engagement with the lawmaker. Bamgbade urged supporters to remain united and avoid attacks or harsh comments against party leaders, including the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat. He said the meeting with Faleke showed that key figures in the party remain committed to its growth…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has fixed May 12, 2026, for the swearing-in of its newly elected state executives across the country after its recent congresses. This was made known on Sunday in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. The party noted the congresses were peaceful and followed the law and the party’s rules. The ADC also said the elections showed its strong belief in internal democracy and fairness, praising members for their calm and orderly conduct during the process. Read Also: ADC allocates majority leadership positions to Kwankwaso camp in Kano “The African…

By Clement Abayomi The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday has said it did not release any schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, describing a document in circulation as false and misleading. The clarification was made by the National Organising Secretary of the party, Sulaiman Argungu. The party said the document, which has been shared on different platforms, did not come from its office. Argungu said his office had received reports about the document and decided to respond to stop confusion among party members and the public. He stated clearly that the APC had not published any timetable…

By Clement Abayomi Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday has called on the Nigerian government to protect citizens after a deadly airstrike hit Jilli market in the Borno-Yobe area, killing many traders during a military operation targeted at insurgents. The airstrike reportedly struck a busy market where civilians had gathered for trade. Many people were killed and others were injured. The attack has prompted fresh concerns about the safety of civilians during military operations in the North-East. Reacting to the incident, Atiku said the attack was not only tragic but also a serious failure that should worry every Nigerian.…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria witnessed a turning point for press freedom after a senior official used violent language about a journalist. Although the remark was later defended as a “figure of speech”, it arrived at a moment when media costs, access, and safety are issues facing journalism in Nigeria. This moment not just pictures the challenges of journalism in Nigeria but also specifically captures how political power can impact press freedom in practical ways. When the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, spoke about Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, many reporters felt the impact before any formal action…

By Clement Abayomi The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, over allegations of political bias linked to a 2023 social media post. Abdullahi made this call on Saturday in a statement shared on his Facebook page, where he said the issue raises serious concern about the credibility of the country’s electoral system. He said that the discovery of a past tweet believed to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brought the neutrality of the INEC chairman into question.…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is losing focus on his primary duty, noting that he is too distracted by politics. The party on Friday insisted that Tinubu is failing in his main responsibility, which is to keep Nigerians safe. The ADC, in an official statement signed by the spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed worry over the high level of insecurity across the country. The party noted that the decision by some foreign embassies to move their staff shows that the world is losing trust in Nigeria’s safety. The party pointed out that…

By Clement Abayomi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has maintained that it will ensure free and fair election, revealing its decision to postpone the nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news This was announced during a meeting between the commission’s leaders and the Resident Electoral Commissioners on Friday, April 10, 2026, according to a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna. Initially, the voter revalidation exercise was meant to happen sooner to help update the list of people…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Residents of Omugo community in Oro-Ago District, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have deserted their homes after a recent abduction attack, leaving the area almost empty. The mass movement followed the kidnapping of eight elderly worshippers during a Sunday service at the Evangelical Church Winning All about 18 days ago. At a press briefing in Ilorin, a community spokesman, Jimoh Olaitan, said fear of another attack forced many residents to leave. He said only local vigilantes and hunters now remain to guard abandoned homes. Read Also: Five Kwara students get N2m each for global debate feat…