Rivers Crisis: APC, pro-Wike group move to stop state’s LG allocation
A coalition of opposition lawmakers has raised the alarm over an alleged move by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a group supporting the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike,…
Denying Igbo presdiency for attempting to break out of Nigeria unfair – Obasanjo
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that it is not fair to blame only the Igbo for attempting to secede from Nigeria. This is as the former Nigerian leader said the…
Our child hasn’t received any treatment- Family of toddler shot by NDLEA personnel cries out
The family of two-year-old Eromonsele Omhonria, who was shot in the eye by men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State, has decried abandonment, saying the…
2027: Peter Obi can’t be VP, Atiku has inordinate ambition – Stakeholders quash merger talks
As the Nigerian political atmosphere starts drifting towards the 2027 presidential election, former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has been cautioned against any proposed alliance with his…
Senate sets up panel to investigate NDLEA’s drug trafficking allegations against Ashiru
The Nigerian Senate has set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate allegations of drug trafficking against Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru representing Kwara South Senatorial District. The setting up of the…
Computer-based WASSCE for private candidates starts Friday
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has announced that the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, for Private Candidates will start on Friday, October 25, 2024. The Second…
Jigawa tanker explosion: 181 dead, 80 in critical condition – Gov Namadi
Jigawa State Governor Umah Namadi has put the current death toll in the tanker explosion in the state at 181, with another 80 persons in critical condition in hospital. Namadi…
PDP crisis: Court stops Bala Mohammed-led faction from holding NEC meeting
A Federal High Court sitting in Zamfara State has declined a request for an ex parte order by a faction backed by the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
COAS: Investigate Lagbaja death rumour – S’East group tells Nigerian Government
South East Development Peace Initiative (SPDI) has called on the Nigerian Government to unravel those behind the rumoured death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. Leader…
Sit-at-home cripples business activities in Umuahia
Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, was the shadow of itself from morning to afternoon on Monday as many residents of the city stayed indoors while several business outlets did…