Lateef Idris
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Primaries: Fubara withdraws as APC govs emerge sole aspirants
The All Progressives Congress is set for a decisive round of governorship primaries on Thursday (today) across the 36 states, with political tensions rising over attempts to impose consensus candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
21/05/2026
APC Primaries: 70 NASS members lose return tickets
LAGOS — While the final results of the House of Representatives and Senate primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, are awaited, no fewer than 70 of the party’s 330 serving lawmakers in the National Assembly will not return in 2027.
20/05/2026
They told Tinubu I planned to kill him, become president after our inauguration — Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima said yesterday some people attempted to create bad blood between him and President Bola Tinubu three months after their inauguration, warning his principal to stop wearing traditional attire he gave him during the 2023 campaign.
20/05/2026
Alleged Cyberbullying: Sowore Fails To Enter Defence
Politician and online publisher Omoyele Sowore has failed to enter a defence in his ongoing trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja on cyberbullying-related offences.
20/05/2026
Lagos Unveils Ambitious Plan To End Blackouts, Deliver 24-Hour Power
The Lagos State Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to end the “culture of blackouts” and establish a 24-hour electricity market driven by private-sector investment, smart metering, and independent power generation across the state.
20/05/2026
The Wait Is Over! Arsenal Win Premier League For First Time In 22 Years
Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth.
20/05/2026
Nigeria To Battle Tanzania, Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau In 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
Nigeria will lock horns with Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania, and Madagascar in the qualification series for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
20/05/2026
EFCC Arrests Convicted Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who was recently convicted and sentenced by the Federal High Court, Abuja, for financial misappropriation while he served in that position.
20/05/2026
Lagos warns residents against fake emergency calls
The Lagos State Government has warned residents against making fake emergency calls to its Command and Control Centre, saying the trend continues to undermine rapid responses to genuine emergencies across the state.
18/05/2026
Lagos clears Maiyegun-Lekki Beach of shanties, encroachments — Wahab
The Lagos State Government has commenced clearance operations at Maiyegun-Lekki Beach along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced on Monday.
18/05/2026
