By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna– The North West zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed and passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made after a stakeholders’ meeting, comprising all Governors of the North West, Speaker of...
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The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has dismissed media reports alleging that its national leader, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, is considering a political realignment with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. The party described the reports as fake and called them the work of mischief-makers....
Rep. Sunday Umeha (LP-Enugu), has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Umeha, who represents Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency, announced his defection during a political rally of the APC at Ibagwa Aka Community in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State on Saturday. Speaking at the rally, Umeha...
By OLA MODUPE , Lagos – The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, May 16, 2025, presented its first prosecution witness, PW1, Peter Obumuneme Okoye,( a.k.a Mr P) against Jude Chigozie Okoye, elder brother and former Manager of Paul and Peter...
The author of ‘Juju Eye’, Sam Omatseye, has said that his book addressed political corruption and futility as well as the vulnerability of women in Nigeria. Omatseye, who is also the Chairman of The Nation Editorial Board, disclosed this on Saturday at the book reading event held at The...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has paid tribute to the late Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Ogwuegbu, describing him as one of Nigeria’s foremost jurists. Uzodimma eulogised Ogwuegbu at the funeral Mass held in his honour at St. Theresa Chibugwumba Catholic Parish, Amainyi in Ihitte Uboma Local Government of the...
President Bola Tinubu has been very fair in terms of appointments and the distribution of projects to all geo-political zones of the country, Rep. Kolawole Akinlayo (APC-Ekiti) has said. Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Saturday, Akinlayo who represents Ido/Osi/Moba/Ilejemeje Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, disagreed with critics...
Stock market investors traded 2.606 billion shares worth ₦63.785 billion in 77,593 transactions this week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX). This compares to 2.645 billion shares valued at ₦77.005 billion exchanged in 86,110 deals during the previous week. As a result, the total value of...
As part of efforts towards shaping a better future for the boychild, the wife of Ooni of Ife, Her Regal Majesty, Olori Temitope Enitan Ogunwusi, has officially launched a One Boy One Skill Project of the Great Achievers Initiative for Youth and Community Development (GAIYD). This was unveiled on...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Saturday to join other world leaders at the solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The...
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike reiterates that the development of FCT satellite towns by President Bola Tinubu’s administration is unassailable. Wike restated this on Saturday, when he inspected the dualised Ushafa to War College and Check point road project in Bwari Area Council. The News...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday published particulars of 16 candidates nominated for the Nov. 8 Anambra governorship election. The commission disclosed this in a statement by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee in Abuja. Olumekun said that this followed the conclusion...
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna stole the spotlight on opening day of 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha with a dominant 4-0 win over Brazil’s Victor Ishiy in Men’s Singles. Aruna, the 2024 African Cup champion, on Saturday delivered a confident performance, winning 11-9, 11-7, 11-7, 11-9 to underline his top-contender...
26 chairmanship candidates of the Julius Abure-led faction of Labour Party have emerged for the July 12 Local Government election in Lagos State. The chairperson of the faction in the state, Pastor Dayo Ekong, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. NAN recalls...
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has concluded a Computer-Based Test (CBT) to select candidates for its 2025 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship programme. Executive Director of Finance and Administration at the NDDC, Chief Boma Iyaye, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt on Saturday. He stated that about 6,000 applicants...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated three high-level strategic committees to foster governance and development of the state. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Conference Room of the Governor’s Office, Musa Usman Secretariat, Maiduguri, with the Secretary to the State...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Coordinator of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, Engr. Ibrahim Baba, has been honored with the prestigious Independent Electrical Operators Association (IEOA) Special Merit Award. This recognition is a testament to his outstanding leadership and commitment to...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Commissioner of Police, CP Emenari Ifenyi, has ordered a thorough investigation into the death of Emmanuella Ahenjir, a student of the Federal University Wukari, who allegedly died from a gunshot wound inflicted by police officers at Wurukum, Makurdi. According to a...
The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, said the enemies of Nigeria would soon be brought to their knees, assuring that peace and stability would be restored across the country. Oluyede stated this at the closing ceremony of the Nigerian Army Inter-Formation Ball Games 2025 , held...
A group known as Anya-Ndi-Igbo, Socio-Political and Economic Development-Oriented Organisation, on Saturday, congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, on his 84th birthday. The group, conveyed its well wishes to the monarch, in a statement jointly issued in Enugu, by its President, Chief Chris Okoye, and Chairman, Board...