U.S. voters on Tuesday headed for the midterm elections which will have a powerful effect on the final two years of Joe Biden’s presidency. Eligible voters will determine the majorities in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, as well as decide numerous governorships and other important offices. Voters...
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The Zamfara executives of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Monday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was contained in a statement issued in Gusau by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris. According to the statement, the defectors include state executive members, local government chairmen,...
Kingmakers in Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun, have called on the state government to reconsider the process that produced Prince Raphael Ademola, as the new 16th Aree of Iree in the town. One of the kingmakers in the town, the Aogun of Iree, Chief Saliu Atoyebi, who...
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says cases in court from the conduct of primaries for the nomination of candidates by political parties was on the increase. Yakubu made this known in his remarks at the capacity building workshop for justices and judges...
The Kogi Government has urged residents of the state to vote massively for candidates of All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels for victory in the 2023 general elections. Mr Ozigi Salami-Deedat, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made the call while addressing party supporters during the unveiling...
The delegation of Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived San Jose, capital of Costa Rica on Sunday evening ahead of Thursday’s international friendly match between both countries. The contingent led by NFF Executive Committee Member, Otunba Sunday Dele-Ajayi touched down at Juan Santamaria International Airport aboard Copa Airlines via Panama...
By TARGBA SHAAGEE, Abuja – President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has provided the Federation’s corporate partners and sponsors with strong assurance that the new NFF administration will put their monies to judicious use in developing the game of football in Nigeria to the...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Evelyn Ngige, has stated that all African countries who are signatories to the Continent’s Free Trade Area Agreement desire that Nigeria becomes a dumping ground for their goods. She stated this in her opening...
FC Barcelona’s manager Xavi says the club have been handed the toughest possible draw after being paired with Manchester United in the Europa League’s knockout round play-offs. Barca will compete in the Europa League after the turn of the year as a result of their failure to advance from...
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS on Monday said it had committed the sum of 500,000 euros to support Nigeria’s fight against cholera. The EU Delegation made the commitment in a statement signed by Mr Modestus Chukwulaka, its Press Officer, and made available to the News...
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has requested for N100 billion intervention fund from the Federal Government for urgent repair of roads damaged by flood across the country. Managing Director of FERMA, Mr Nurudeen Rafindadi, made the request on Monday at the National Assembly Complex during the 2023 budget...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, has denied reports making the rounds that some of its candidates were disqualified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to contest the 2023 general election. Hakeem Amode, Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, denied the reports in a...
The Head, International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Lagos, Mr Victor Lutenco, says migration is high in Nigeria and it is important to make sure those involved do it rightly. He said this at sensitisation programme held at Dover Hotel, Lekki, in Lagos, on Monday. The sensitisation programme was...
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) says it has signed 267 agreements worth about $395 million to provide electricity to unserved and underserved Nigerians under the Nigeria Electrification Projects. The Managing Director, Mr Salihijo Ahmad, told journalists in Abuja on Monday that the Nigeria Electricity Programme was currently funded by...
…As Wike, Ugwuanyi, Ikpeazu, Makinde extol Ortom’s leadership By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State on Monday flagged-off its campaigns for the 2023 general elections in the state. Benue State Governor and leader of the party in the state, Samuel Ortom led his...
The Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the Labour Party (LP) says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the party, will no longer attend debates where other candidates are not present. Doyin Okupe, Director-General, PCC, LP, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Monday. He said that the absence...
A political group, “Obi-Datti Carrally”, on Monday, said it would hold a nationwide automobile solidarity march for the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Ahmed Datti. Mr Jeff Ozurumba, Southeast/Ebonyi Regional Coordinator of the Group, said at a news conference in...
The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Obinze, Owerri, says gunmen on Monday, attacked its officers on patrol at Izombe community, Oguta council area of Imo. The Brigade’s Spokesperson, Capt. Joseph Akubo, confirmed this while speaking with newsmen in Owerri on Monday. Akubo said that the incident...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Usman Baba has ordered the immediate distribution of uniforms, kits, accoutrements and anti-riot equipment to police personnel ahead of the 2023 general elections. The IGP gave the order in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP...