1. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for saying the prevailing hardship in the country was caused by the opposition. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, on Monday, said the opposition, especially the PDP, is not responsible for the hardship in the country.
Nigeria’s index case of the imported Ebola virus disease has been evacuated to Switzerland for further care, Minister of Health, Ali Pate, has said. Pate disclosed that the patient departed Abuja earlier on Monday with his approval, adding that her spouse, who has remained asymptomatic, accompanied her. In a statement, the minister said the patient’s clinical condition had improved significantly before the evacuation.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 25 for former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai to open his defence in the ongoing trial over alleged unlawful interception of telephone conversations. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the date on Monday after dismissing a no-case submission filed by El-Rufai, ruling that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to require him to defend himself against the charges.
The national leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has inaugurated its newly acquired national secretariat in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen its operations ahead of the 2027 general election. The new secretariat is expected to serve as the party’s administrative centre and headquarters for its presidential campaign as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum, just as the development.
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Monday slammed the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, over the reported distribution of seven luxury sports utility vehicles, SUVs worth about N1 billion to its youth leaders, accusing the ruling party of prioritising political mobilisation over the hardship facing Nigerians. The party said the reported distribution exposed the contradiction between the economic sacrifices Nigerians are being asked to make and the privileges enjoyed by the ruling party.
Organised labour will decide its next course of action after a crucial meeting with the Federal Government on Tuesday (today), with the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress demanding concrete proposals on petrol prices, wage negotiations and other unresolved workers’ welfare issues amid the threat of nationwide industrial action.
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The anti-graft agency stated on Monday via its X handle that the operation was carried out when its operatives busted the illegal lithium plants.
Enjoying this article? Support our work with a small crypto donation.The Independent National Electoral Commission has decided to publish the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general elections online following concerns from Nigerians and other stakeholders over its accessibility. The commission announced the decision on Monday, saying the register, which was displayed physically at registration areas nationwide from October 9 to 15.
Director of Strategic Communication of the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Phrank Shaibu, has said former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will campaign in all 36 states of the federation ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Shaibu’s statement contrasts with President Bola Tinubu’s decision to limit his personal participation in the All Progressives Congress campaign rallies to 12 states, citing the need to balance electioneering with governance.
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states. The operations, conducted between Saturday and Sunday, also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, three locally fabricated guns, three motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms.
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