By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South has been hailed as a validation of the position held by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, according to his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. In a...
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By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) successfully evacuated 618 individuals following the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) at KM 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations. The incident occurred at approximately 11:09 a.m., according to a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos by NRC Managing Director,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s capital market’s remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. He noted the phenomenal rise in market capitalisation and increased trading activity, which have broadened investment opportunities for Nigerians and international investors. President Tinubu spoke on...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of an imminent crisis in the nation’s university system over the Federal Government’s failure to review lecturers’ salaries for more than 15 years and refusal to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement. At a press conference on...
A train traveling from Kaduna to Abuja derailed early Thursday, with multiple coaches overturning along the vital rail corridor. Witnesses according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported chaos as passengers hurriedly evacuated the affected cabins, some sustaining minor injuries in the process. “There was panic everywhere, but...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Just two days after electing a new Speaker, the Benue State House of Assembly has suspended its former Speaker, Mr. Aondona Dajoh, for three months due to his alleged role in a scheme to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia. The suspension was enacted during...
Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday directed six financial institutions to provide the Inspector-General of Police with comprehensive account details and transaction records linked to Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, from January 2024 to the present. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an ex-parte motion by...
National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Tuesday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to an unrelenting campaign against terrorists and kidnappers until their complete defeat. Speaking in Abuja during the handover of 128 victims rescued from kidnappers in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, Ribadu declared, “There will be no...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former National Coordinator of the Nigerian Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Hajia Halima Shehu, has issued a legal threat against blogger Tunde Ednut for what she describes as a defamatory publication. Shehu, through her legal team, warned of a lawsuit seeking substantial damages unless Ednut...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday slammed counsel toMohammed Usman (also known as Khalid al-Barnawi), leader of Boko Haram dissident splinter group, Ansaru and four other suspects, for failing to appear in court. The judge issued a final...
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília on Monday, advocating for enhanced cultural connections between Nigeria and Brazil. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this private visit coincided with President Bola Tinubu’s state visit, where he engaged in bilateral discussions...
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled plans to establish a robust 260,000-member rapid deployment counter-terrorism brigade to bolster security across the subregion. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, announced this initiative during the first African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja on Monday,...
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that the country is approaching full crude oil production capacity due to enhanced partnerships with security and intelligence agencies. Speaking at the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja on Monday, NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bayo Ojulari,...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja– Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 1,379,342 Nigerians completed online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) within just one week. The exercise, which began on August 18, saw significant participation across the country. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed its sweeping victories in the recent bye-elections as a clear endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, while sharply criticizing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors for their “odiferous hypocrisy” and failure to deliver for Nigerians. In...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed Petrobras’s imminent return to Nigeria, five years after Brazil’s state-owned oil company halted its joint venture operations. At a joint press conference in Brasília during his State Visit to Brazil, President Tinubu said Petrobras’ return would reignite economic cooperation...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace will soon begin a direct flight from Lagos to the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo. The direct flight was one of the agreements reached between President Bola Tinubu and Brazilian leader, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during President...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential candidacy to the Southern Region while retaining all national office positions currently held in the Northern Region, including the National Chairman. The party made the resolve at its 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja...
Communique Issued at the end of the 102nd Meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig Today, Monday, 25th August, 2025 The National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its 102nd meeting today, Monday, 25th August,...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially endorsed Umar Damagum as its National Chairman. The decision was finalized during the 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the party’s Abuja headquarters, set to steer the party through its upcoming national convention in November. According to the News Agency of Nigeria...