The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party has disowned a governorship election petition filed in its name before the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, declaring that it neither authorised, sponsored nor endorsed the suit challenging the outcome of the August 15, 2026 election. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has commenced a two-week vacation outside Nigeria after what the party described as an exceptionally demanding first year of his tenure. According to a statement signed by Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser to the National Chairman on Media and Information Strategy on Wednesday, the vacation […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has condemned, in strong term, the blockade of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, by protesters in Benue State, describing the incident as unacceptable in a democratic society. Keyamo said preventing a presidential candidate from accessing the venue of a planned engagement […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has linked the indiscriminate consumption of alcohol to banditry in Nigeria, warning that excessive alcohol use can also damage vital organs of the human body. NAFDAC Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday. Adeyeye […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the reported obstruction of its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, from accessing Yelwata community in Benue to visit victims of recent killings. The party alleged that suspected thugs blocked Obi’s convoy on Tuesday and prevented him from entering the community, where more than 270 people were reportedly killed. […]
The Nigerian Army has announced a strategic reshuffle of its senior leadership, with the redeployment of several generals and brigadier generals to key command, operational and staff appointments across the Service. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, approved the postings as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen leadership and […]
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State, Abubakar Chika Malami, has formally flagged off his campaign for the 2027 election, pledging to run an issue-based campaign and prioritise healthcare and other critical sectors if elected. The Director-General of the ADC Campaign Council in the state, Alhaji Sani Tadurga, disclosed this […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has explained that Nigerians in the diaspora do not need a valid passport to travel home, as expired passports can still be used for the journey and renewed once the holder is back in the country. The clarification is coming as many Nigerians abroad plan their end-of-year trips home, with […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has disowned a fuel truck with its old logo intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency with 2,145kg of cannabis concealed in a compartment in Ondo State. The company said preliminary checks showed that the truck, with registration number MKA 960 XC, was neither owned by NNPC Ltd. […]
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, has declared that Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor, is qualified to contest the 2027 presidential election, while calling for a free, fair and credible poll. Obi made the remarks on Monday in Abuja during the official commissioning of the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Headquarters of […]