Opposition Coalition Orders Members to Join ADC Ahead of 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has directed members of the opposition coalition to resign from their current political parties and formally join the ADC, though no specific deadline was given for the transition. The National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja after a caucus meeting that brought together…

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NSCDC Seeks Stakeholders’ Support to Protect National Assets in Ondo

The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has urged stakeholders to prioritise the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s economy. State Commandant, Oluyemi Ibiloye, made the appeal in Akure during a stakeholders’ coordination meeting on CNAI, held in line…

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Tinubu Orders NSA, NNPC to Lead Talks on Resumption of Oil Production in Ogoniland

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to immediately begin engagements with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Ogoni communities, and other stakeholders to restart oil production in Ogoniland. The President gave the order on Wednesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving the report of the…

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Ossiomo Power Urges Edo Govt to Reconsider Deal, Restore 24-Hour Supply

The management of Ossiomo Power has appealed to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to revisit the state’s business arrangement with the company to enable residents benefit from its 24-hour electricity supply. Governor Okpebholo had recently disconnected the state government’s 11kva line from Ossiomo Power and reconnected it to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) after…

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Heavy Rainfall Triggers Floods, Gridlock Across Lagos Communities

Vehicular and business activities were disrupted on Wednesday after hours of heavy rainfall caused flash floods in several parts of Lagos State, leaving homes, shops, and places of worship submerged. Flood-prone areas including Maryland, Lekki, Ogba, and Ikorodu were worst hit, with residents lamenting yet another round of destruction. Videos shared on social media showed…

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NNPCL Gets N318bn for Frontier Oil Exploration in Eight Months

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has received a total of N318.05bn between January and August 2025 for frontier oil exploration, according to Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) documents obtained by The PUNCH. The deductions, representing 30 per cent of Production Sharing Contract (PSC) profits, are automatically set aside monthly for exploration across inland…

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Police Declare Okoro Prince Nkemakolam Wanted for Attempted Murder, Fraud

The Nigeria Police Force has declared 38-year-old Okoro Prince Nkemakolam wanted over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, attempted murder, fraud, assault, threat to life, and criminal breach of trust. The declaration was contained in a Special Police Gazette Bulletin released on Thursday through the Force’s official X handle. According to the bulletin, a warrant of…

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