Former member of the House of Representatives, Omorgie Ogbeide-Ihama, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo South Senatorial District primary election after defeating serving Senator Ned Imasuen and former governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Ogbeide-Ihama secured a total of 27,154 votes to defeat Imasuen, who polled 13,580...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr. Dr. Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe as the Acting Chief of Staff to the Governor. Until his appointment, Dr. Mallumbe is the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS I) to the Governor. Governor Babagana Zulum has also approved the...
Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Hon. Yusuf Gagdi as the winner of the party’s House of Representatives primary election for the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam (PKK) Federal Constituency, rejecting earlier results that named another aspirant victorious. Confusion erupted after conflicting results emerged from the primary election...
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has defended President Bola Tinubu’s debt-for-infrastructure policy, insisting that strategic borrowing remains critical to addressing Nigeria’s huge infrastructure deficit and stimulating long-term economic growth. In a policy statement issued by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the group argued that criticisms against the...
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has showcased Successes recorded in the education sector under President Bola Tinubu saying they would impact generations to come. The minister spoke on Monday during a special roundtable session at the Education World Forum (EWF) in , London, United Kingdom, where he...
Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to activist and social media commentator, Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” in the sum of ₦5 million. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the bail condition must be supported by one surety who resides within the court’s jurisdiction and...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the list of Senatorial aspirants not cleared to participate in the Party’s Senate Primary Elections. National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka, announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. Morka said the screening exercise was conducted by the Party’s Screening...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt profile, warning that the country’s rising debt servicing obligations are beginning to overshadow investments in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and poverty reduction. In a statement shared on Monday on X following President...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, and former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, to lead its presidential primary committees ahead of the party’s forthcoming presidential primaries. While Senator Imoke will serve as Chairman of the Presidential Screening Committee, Abdulfatah...
United States (US) President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying “there won’t be anything left” of the country if stalled peace negotiations with Washington fail to produce results. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump declared: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and...
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified reports surrounding the recent killing of terrorist commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, following public confusion triggered by references to a similar operation conducted in 2024 involving a militant bearing the same name. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila...
Edo State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing offensive against kidnapping and violent crimes with the rescue of an abducted victim and the arrest of suspected kidnappers during a tactical operation in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area. The operation, which was carried out in the early hours...
NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., has commissioned and handed over a fully installed 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) System to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra State. The intervention, which is in furtherance of NNPC Ltd’s commitment to improving...
Defence Headquarters has confirmed fresh coordinated air operations against suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in parts of North-East Nigeria, as military offensives against terrorist groups continue to intensify. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed that the...
The legal fight between Union Bank and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is now centered on control of the bank, but for customers the immediate question is whether daily banking will be affected. On March 25, 2026, the Federal High Court in Lagos nullified the CBN’s January 2024...
Nigerian Navy has uncovered a suspected staging camp allegedly linked to hostile activities along the Rivers-Bayelsa creek corridor, recovering ammunition and materials believed to be used for illegal operations in the area. The discovery followed intensified surveillance and patrol operations by personnel of Nigerian Navy within the waterways. According...
A coalition of aggrieved aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has rejected the party’s House of Representatives and senatorial primary processes, alleging widespread violations of the party’s constitution and nomination guidelines. Operating under the banner of the Coalition of Kaduna Aggrieved Aspirants for APC Primary...
Nigerian Senate has renewed calls for accelerated security reforms following the abduction of 87 students and teachers across schools in Borno and Oyo States within a 24-hour period, describing the incidents as a grave threat to the nation’s future and educational stability. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, strongly condemned...
Nigeria Police Force (NPG) has regrettably announced the tragic loss of seventeen (17) police officers who paid the supreme price in service to the nation following a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, in the early hours...
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of 17 police officers and several soldiers during a recent terrorist attack on a military school in Yobe State. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Obi extended his condolences to the leadership...