Gbolarumi, an ex-Oyo Deputy Governor, gets the PDP governorship ticket

Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi, a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State for the 2027 general elections. Gbolarumi rose to prominence during the state’s 33 local government elections. The election was held on Sunday. Mr Tolulope Awoniyi, Chairman of the PDP’s gubernatorial primary election … Read more

Senator Obanikoro confirms postponed Kwara Guber primary poll

Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, chairman of the All Progressives Congress governorship primaries in Kwara State, announced on Thursday that the scheduled Kwara governorship primary has been postponed until Friday due to logistical challenges. “We postponed the election owing to logistical reasons. We arrived late because we needed to be fair to everyone and manage the election … Read more

Dangote Refinery draws billions of dollars in investment interest ahead of its IPO – President

Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, has announced that his refinery has received a swooping billion dollars in financial interest ahead of its scheduled Initial Public Offering in September 2026. He made the announcement during a recent visit to the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery by First HoldCo chairman Femi Otedola and senior management from the financial institution. … Read more

Nigerien arrested in Bauchi for alleged theft of rams

The Bauchi State Police Command has detained Sayyadi Abubakar, a 58-year-old Nigerien national, for allegedly stealing rams in Bauchi. The culprit, believed to be from Tahoua Town in Maradi State, Niger Republic, was apprehended on May 19, 2026, after police officers detained two vehicles on Gubi Road in Bauchi. According to the command, the vehicles … Read more

An Anambra police officer who threatened to kill residents over a video footage has been detained

The Anambra State Police Command has detained a police officer who was seen in a viral video threatening to murder anyone who recorded him at work. According to a news release issued by Ngozi Ezeabata, Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Finance and Administration, on behalf of Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu, the officer … Read more

NCC analyses telecom policy, seeks foundation for digital economy growth, and strengthens inter-agency coordination

Nigeria’s telecoms stakeholders, regulators, and policymakers have urged for a complete revamp of the country’s telecommunications policy framework to better align it with emerging technologies, digital economy ambitions, and broader national development goals. This request came on Tuesday during the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) National Telecommunications regulatory examine Workshop in Lagos, which aimed to examine … Read more

Otti warns Abia teenagers that without digital skills, their school credentials could lead to employment losses

Alex Otti has advised Abia State teenagers not to rely simply on certifications from higher education for job stability, but rather to gain sophisticated digital skills and knowledge in order to survive in the twenty-first century industry. Governor Otti delivered the advice on Wednesday while speaking to 850 Abia students enrolled in the three-month Techrise … Read more

Nigerian Navy highlights key problems as it observes 70 years of existence

The Nigerian Navy has identified some of its significant hurdles in its 70-year journey, which include technological and scientific development. This was revealed by Rear Admiral Akinola Olatunde, Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters, during an international press briefing in Abuja on Thursday to commemorate the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary. Responding to journalist questioning, … Read more

APC selects Anyim as chairman of the presidential primary election committee

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formed a seven-member Presidential Primary Election Committee ahead of its presidential primary on Saturday. Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has been named head of the committee. Other members include former Senate President Ken Nnamani, Senator Victor Udo Udoma, Otunba Grace Titi Laoye-Ponle, former Taraba State Governor Rev. Jolly … Read more