2023: Fresh crisis hits APGA as two Presidential candidates emerge
The All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA may have itself to blame for its political fortunes in the 2023 general election if it fails to resolve the internal crisis now threatening…
One year after arrest, lawyer seeks Nnamdi Kanu’s release
June 19, 2021 marked the beginning of the incarceration of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, by the Federal Government. Kanu was in Kenya when…
2023: Tinubu Kicks As Atiku Mocks Him Over ‘Dummy’ Running Mate
Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has mocked his opponents over their delay to produce their “permanent” running mates within the time-frame stipulated by…
17,647 Drug Offenders, 10 Barons Arrested In 17 Months – Marwa
A total of 17, 647 drug offenders and 10 barons have been arrested in the past 17 months, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Monday. NDLEA…
Sokoto girl leads with highest score as FG releases results of Common Entrance Exam
THE federal government, Monday, released the results of the 2022 National Common Entrance Examination for admission into unity colleges across the country. Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, released the…
INEC: No presidential candidate indicated placeholder when submitting nomination forms
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the concept of “placeholder” for vice-presidential candidates “has no place in our constitutional and legal framework”. Following the completion of presidential primaries…
Ekiti: Oyebanji, Adamu deny vote-buying allegations
The Ekiti State Governor-elect, Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday in Abuja, has denied allegations of vote-buying at the Saturday governorship election. Oyebanji, who garnered 187,057 votes to defeat his two…
Court stops INEC from ending voter registration
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from ending voter registration on 30 June 2022. Honourable Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon (Court 10) today…
Alleged Homicide: How Osinachi’s Husband Threatened To Kill Singer – Victim’s Mother
The mother of Osinachi Nwachukwu has narrated before the FCT High Court in Abuja how the late gospel singer’s husband threatened to kill the late victim. Appearing before Justice…
Eight Nigerians on INTERPOL’s wanted list
Interpol is the world’s largest international police organisation with 190 member- countries cooperating to prevent and solve crimes that cross borders. If a criminal flees to another country to…
Bandits Attack Kaduna Communities, Kidnap At Least 36 Persons
At least 36 people were reported kidnapped during Sunday’s attack by bandits on four communities in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This was disclosed by the…
Strike: We are waiting for govt’s reply to our presentation — ASUU
Whether the four and a half months old strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, would be called off soon now rests on the response…
Orubebe resigns from PDP, says party not ready to regain power in 2023
Godsday Orubebe, former minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Orubebe communicated his resignation in a letter addressed to Iyorchia Ayu,…
Sanctioned Russia becomes China’s main source of oil
Customs data showed Monday that China ramped up crude oil imports from Russia in May, helping to offset Russia’s losses from western nations’ sanctions. Sanctions had scaled back patronage of…
Pope’s Future Sparks Debate, Resignation Seems Unlikely
Pope Francis has fuelled the rumour mill with a postponed Africa trip and the curious timing of an upcoming meeting of cardinals — but experts caution against assuming a…