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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said his political activities ahead of the 2027 general election will put pressure on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and other opposition figures. Wike made the remark while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday. The FCT minister said he was not interested in […] The post 2027: Wike Vows To Give Atiku, Obi…
Cybersecurity expert Oluwatobi Ayodele has raised serious concerns over the cybersecurity architecture of Nigeria’s Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), warning that the continued use of Android 10-powered devices could expose the country’s electoral infrastructure to sophisticated cyber threats ahead of the 2027 general elections. Oluwatobi’s concerns followed revelations by the………
A Nigerian man has opened up about the circumstances that prompted him to reach out to Aproko Doctor for assistance while in Abuja for the first time. In a viral X post, the man disclosed that during the visit, he stayed somewhere and eventually left. Man Recounts First Visit To Abuja According to the man […] The post “What I experienced”- Man shares why he reached out to Aproko Doctor, X…
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has granted the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) permission to submit sensitive records linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the court privately. This new development continues a long legal battle to uncover U.S. police records about Tinubu from the early 1990s. Judge Beryl Howell […] The post BREAKING: US Court Grants FBI…
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected arms dealer and recovered an AK-47 rifle, two magazines and other items during a security operation in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was conducted on Friday, August 21, following intelligence gathered after the abduction of a medical doctor, Dr Abraham Owoicho, in […] The post Troops recover AK-47, arrest…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned party members against blaming its leaders for the outcome of the August 15 governorship election. This was just as the party urged stakeholders to channel their energies towards rebuilding the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kola Olabisi, the party’s Director of […] The post APC Warns Members Over Outcome of Osun…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has inaugurated new commissioners and aides as he reshuffles his cabinet. The swearin-in ceremony took place on Thursday night while the reshufflement of the portfolios was announced on Friday, August 21, 2026. The newly appointed Commisioners include Prof. Gloria Karuri and Maj.-Gen. Bala Isandu (rtd), both from Bassa Local Government […] The post Mutfwang…
Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín has insisted the club will continue to support Julián Álvarez amid reported concrete interest from Barcelona and Arsenal in the Argentine forward. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shared Gil Marín’s comments on X, with the Atlético chief making it clear that the Spanish club…… Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel […] The post Atletico CEO Hits Back Amid…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze following the discovery of another purported fake government agency operating from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. The development was disclosed on Friday by the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has explained why it cannot conduct a voter revalidation exercise before the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the position known on Friday in Abuja. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Amupitan received the Country Representative of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, KAS, Moritz Sprenker, at the commission’s headquarters.…
Pronto Microsystems Technologies Limited (PMTL), a Nigerian Army-owned technology company, is strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to produce indigenous communication equipment for the Armed Forces and the general public…. Pronto Microsystems Technologies Limited (PMTL), a Nigerian Army-owned technology company, is strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to produce indigenous communication equipment for the…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CDC Foundation, Gates Foundation and other partners, has strengthened Nigeria’s capacity for laboratory-based integrated disease surveillance…. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Details have emerged on the meeting between Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Thursday. Adeleke visited Wike hours after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, where he presented his certificate of return following his victory in the August 15 Osun State […] The post Details Emerge as Adeleke Meets…
Nigeria and Etihad Airways are exploring a broader strategic partnership aimed at strengthening aviation ties between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates…. Nigeria and Etihad Airways are exploring a broader strategic partnership aimed at strengthening aviation ties between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. This development was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace […] The…
The Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Taraba South Senatorial District, Dr Jesse Ashumate, has outlined a legislative programme focused on agriculture, security, healthcare and employment opportunities for residents of the zone. Ashumate unveiled the agenda in Abuja on Thursday while inaugurating his campaign council ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The former Taraba State…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has condemned the killing of residents of Bin-mper community in Mangu Local Government Area, describing the incident as a brutal assault on innocent people and the peace of the state. Mutfwang made the remarks on Thursday when he visited the affected community in Kombum District to sympathise with families and […] The post Mutfwang Visits Mangu After Deadly…
Young Nigerian innovators are increasingly turning to technology to tackle challenges in agriculture and develop solutions for the future of farming…. Young Nigerian innovators are increasingly turning to technology to tackle challenges in agriculture and develop solutions for the future of farming. Through the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) and its Technology Incubation […] The…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed the reasons behind his visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Tinubu received Adeleke at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The governor, however, told State House Correspondents that the visit was to thank the president for ensuring free and […] The post Why I visited Tinubu at Aso Rock ― Adeleke…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to use his second-term victory to promote reconciliation, unity and stability, warning him against victimising or stigmatising political opponents. Tinubu spoke on Thursday when Adeleke visited him at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to express appreciation for the President’s role in the August 15 governorship […] The post Tinubu…
The Presidency has rejected former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, describing it as a retrogressive policy that could undermine Nigeria’s fiscal stability and recent reforms in the petroleum sector…. The Presidency has rejected former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, describing it as a retrogressive policy that could undermine…
