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Former SGF Babachir Lawal has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He alleged that the party's primary elections were heavily manipulated in favour of Atiku Abubakar and his supporters.
The ADC has yet to respond to the allegations as political reactions...
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The Atiku camp dismissed Babachir Lawal’s allegations of irregularities in the ADC presidential primary, insisting the process was fair and credible.
Phrank Shaibu attacked Lawal’s credibility, referencing the “grass-cutting scandal” and accusing him of hypocrisy over his shifting positions on party primaries.
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Nigerians in the U.S. retreat from work and public life as intensified immigration raids fuel fear, deaths in custody mount, and self-deportation becomes a growing consideration.
Vitafoam Nigeria began 2026 with higher revenue and profit, supported by domestic demand growth, lower finance costs and a stronger balance sheet despite weaker exports.
Linkage Assurance posted a 24 percent rise in insurance revenue in 2025, supported by underwriting growth, reinsurance optimisation and improved profitability across core operations.
Nigeria’s pension regulator has approved a sharp increase in NSITF pensions, lifting monthly payouts and clearing years of arrears for more than 2,000 retirees.
Nigeria’s Air Force is investigating reports that a military aircraft killed two civilians in Kurigi, Niger State, during an operation against bandits.
Unicross has postponed its 24th matriculation ceremony indefinitely due to student protests over high gown fees and rising school charges, compounded by staff union actions.
JAMB says students already in universities may register for the 2026 UTME, provided they disclose their matriculation status and comply with admission regulations.
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters will court-martial 16 officers after an internal probe found cases to answer, including allegations linked to coup plotting.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded major fintechs to national licenses, formalising nationwide operations and imposing higher capital and compliance standards.
Anambra State shut Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders defied the Monday sit-at-home order, escalating efforts to restore normal economic activity.
NNPC confirmed hydrocarbons at Chevron Nigeria’s Awodi-07 well, calling the offshore Niger Delta discovery a milestone for their joint venture and Nigeria’s energy strategy.