Category: Power
Wike: Fubara’s Impeachment Was Dropped on Condition He Won’t Seek Re-election
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 26, 2026 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he was not surprised by the decision of Siminalayi Fubara to withdraw from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Rivers State.Fubara had announced his withdrawal from the race a day before the primary…
MATTERS ARISING: How Did APC Record More Votes in Primaries Than in 2023 General Election?
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 25, 2026 The outcome of the just-concluded 2026 presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress has sparked widespread debate following the announcement that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured 10,999,160 votes in the exercise.The figure significantly surpasses the 8,794,726 votes Tinubu polled to win Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, raising questions among political…
NIGERIA, TÜRKİYE SIGN MOU TO DEEPEN COOPERATION IN SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT
ISTANBUL, TÜRKİYE – MAY 25, 2026 Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, in a move expected to deepen economic collaboration between both countries.The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit held in Istanbul,…
CHIEF OF AIR STAFF COMMENDS NAFOWA NEIGHBOURHOOD MARKET INITIATIVE
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 24, 2026 The Nigerian Air Force has reiterated its commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their families, emphasizing that the strength of any military institution depends not only on operational effectiveness but also on the wellbeing, stability, and morale of its members. Defence Correspondent Olajide Bello reports that the…
APC Presidential Primary Election Peaceful In Bayelsa State
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State — May 24, 2026 The ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries for the 2027 general election in Bayelsa State have been peaceful, with party members turning out across various wards to cast their votes.The two presidential aspirants on the ballot are President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Stanley Usifor.Correspondent Timinipre Ohia reports…
APC Presidential Primary Election
BIRNIN KEBBI, KEBBI STATE — MAY 24, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election is currently ongoing across Kebbi State in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere.Governor Nasir Idris, alongside the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, monitored the exercise in some parts of the state to ensure a smooth…
BENUE STATE GOVERNOR ALIA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU AND ALL WINNERS OF APC PRIMARY ELECTION
MAKURDI, BENUE STATE – MAY 24, 2026 Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on emerging as the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections, describing the victory as well-deserved. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Governor Alia…
President Tinubu Congratulates NIPR Boss, Dr. Neliaku, on Re-Election to Global Alliance Board
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 24, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, on his re-election to the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management Board. The President described Dr. Neliaku’s re-election as a testament to his professionalism,…
President Tinubu Polls 277,192 Votes in APC Presidential Primaries in Bayelsa State
YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE – MAY 24, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a total of 277,192 votes in the direct presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress conducted across the 105 wards in the eight local government areas of Bayelsa State.Governor Douye Diri, who served as the state Coordinator and Collation Officer for the…
MINISTRY OF LABOUR REFUTES CLAIMS ON SUSPENSION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 24, 2026 The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has refuted reports alleging that the Federal Government has suspended collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with stakeholders in the health sector until after 2027.In a statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Annah Daniel, the Ministry described the reports and…