The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the extension of the timelines for the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as the submission of completed forms for the 2027 general election. TheHintsNews reports in the timetable released by the party, the sale of forms was scheduled to run from Saturday, April 25 to Saturday, May 2, 2026, while the last day for the submission of completed forms and accompanying documents was Monday, May 4, 2026. Although, the sale of forms eventually commenced on Tuesday after initial hiccups suffered by…
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Rilwan Babalola as Special Adviser to the President on Power and as Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset and Restoration. The Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Friday said the President has also redesignated the Office of the Special Adviser (Energy) as the Special Adviser (Oil & Gas) to clarify roles and avoid duplication of functions within the energy governance framework. Babalola, a former Minister for Power, brings deep sectoral expertise and a proven understanding of the structural and operational…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Thursday said the nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the Constitution. He added that his nomination followed the resignation of the former Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down from office to pursue elective office. Tegbe, from Oyo State, is a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience spanning the public and private…
The Supreme Court Thursday voided the national convention the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. TheHintsNews reports that a faction of the PDP held the convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, which led to the emergence of Tanimu Turaki, SAN. However, the exercise was conducted amid subsisting court orders restraining the party from proceeding with the gathering. The Nyesom Wike faction of the PDP had approached a Federal High Court which barred the convention of the Seyi Makinde faction led by Turaki. The court cited…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has called for stronger collaboration among African nations to advance aviation safety, enhance connectivity, and improve operational efficiency across the continent. Delivering a goodwill message at the IATA Focus Africa Conference holding in Addis Ababa, the Minister emphasized that Africa stands at a defining moment in its aviation evolution, with vast untapped potential despite its relatively small share of global air traffic. Keyamo, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his SA Media and Communication, Tunde Moshood, said that the theme aligned with the critical priorities required to unlock sustainable…
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Focus Africa Conference holding in Addis Ababa, has unveiled the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, as one of Africa’s top four most prominent aviators. The announcement which was made by IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Alawadhi underscored the continental recognition of the Minister’s leadership and reforms. Alawadhi cited Keyamo’s cutting-edge policy direction, strategic reforms, and unwavering commitment to global aviation standards as the basis for the recognition. He specifically highlighted Nigeria’s effective administration of the Cape Town Convention and IDERA framework, as well as the…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned that the efforts of the federal government in tackling excessive salt intake in food are at risk of derailment if the media fails to hold powerful corporations accountable for interfering in these policies. Its Executive Director, Akinbode Oluwafemi gave the warning at a-one day Journalism Training on Salt Reduction, Nutrient Profile Models (NPM) and Front of Pack Warning Label (FOPWL) in Nigeria. He said across Nigeria, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become an urgent public health crisis, accounting for about 29 per cent of all annual deaths. Oluwafemi stressed that the…
The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, which occurred on 26th April, 2026 in Effurun, Delta State. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement issued Tuesday said preliminary reports indicated that operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command responded to credible information from Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway regarding a suspect apprehended by members of a transport union while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition. He added that while efforts were being made to take the suspect into lawful…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, President Bola Tinubu purchased the presidential form of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as he commenced his re-election bid. The President was represented by the Founder of Tinubu Support Group (TSG) and a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. James Faleke. The form was presented to Faleke by the National Organising Secretary of the party, Sulaiman Argungu following the payment of N100 million for both the nomination and expression of interest forms. TheHintsNews reports that when Tinubu threw his hat into the ring in 2019, he boldly declared that it was his…
The President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Dr. Theophilus Alaye has reiterated the call for the decentralisation of the oil pipeline surveillance contract for the interest of peace, justice, equity, stability and progress of Niger Delta. Alaye made the call during the 2026 pre-elective convention held on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He told contestants for various positions that the council is meant to serve the Ijaw nation and not a money making venture. The President revealed that the delegates cut across the Central zone, Eastern zone, Western zone, Abuja chapter and the Lagos Chapter. Alaye emphasised that…