Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday held a meeting with the United States Consul General in Nigeria, Rick Swart. Newsextra24 reports that the meeting took place in Lagos State. According to Obi in a statement, their discussions, which he described as very productive, focused on promoting credible elections in Nigeria, …
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A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Newsextra24 reports that Gwarzo announced his resignation in a letter dated May 1, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the ADC in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. In the letter which was …
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has partner with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) to provide subsidised sovereign cloud services for startups participating in the iHatch programme. Mrs Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations of NITDA said this in a statement she issued in Abuja. Umar said the …
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The fallout from his clash with Robinho Jr. at Santos FC training is getting serious… The Brazilian national team are now deeply concerned and want full clarity on what really happened before making any decision. There are growing doubts internally — not just about the incident itself, but also about …
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The National Industrial Court in Ibadan, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit by a former employee, Mr Oyetunji Ajao against First Bank of Nigeria, seeking N3 million damages over delay in payment of his retirement benefits. NAN reports that Ajao, who retired from First Bank of Nigeria on May 31, 2008, …
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A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a lawyer and others charged with obtaining money by false pretences. The defendants, Ayo Adelaja, Quattro Architects Ltd and Ejeta Etuoniyo are being prosecuted by the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the police. Justice Yellin …
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Seventeen members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In separate letters read by the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu at plenary, the members cited the ongoing leadership crisis in the ADC as reason for their actions. Mr …
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Zenith Bank Plc has announced the retirement of its Founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure in line with regulatory guidelines. The bank disclosed this in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Tuesday. The bank said the retirement complied with the corporate …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 28 for the hearing of a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen an investigation into the death of popular musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, his stage name. The court, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, …
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The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), loyal to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has released its schedule of activities and timetable for the 2027 general elections. The party also fixed ₦100,000,000 as the price to be paid for expression of interest and nomination forms by aspirants interested in contesting the 2027 …
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