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(R-L) Presidential Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, addressing the Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo Mustapha, while former Governor of Adamawa State, Jubrilla Bindow watch, during Amaechi’s consultative visit to the monarch and APC delegates in the State, Monday night.

Politics

2023 presidency: Lamido of Adamawa pledges support for Amaechi

Bindow, told the delegates that Amaechi would be the best candidate for the APC as he understands the plight of…
Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (right) with Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule during Amaechi’s consultative visit to the Governor and delegates of the All Progressives Congress in the State.

Politics

Amaechi: How I will revamp Nigerian economy if elected president

Amaechi recounted his achievements as Rivers Governor in the area of security, noting that he would replicate the feat if…
Lai Mohammed said his strategy enables the APC to reconnect with undecided voters and neutralise misinformation ahead of the election.

News, Top Stories

IPOB: Nigerian Govt meets Facebook team

Nigerian Government said despite the numerous complaints to Facebook on the activities of IPOB, nothing has been done by the…
Stanley and Comfort Nwagadi with the injuries inflicted on them with cutlass by Alabo, their landlord in Port Harcourt

Metro

Rivers landlord attacks couple with cutlass, flees

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command are on the trail of a landlord who allegedly…
Peter Obi addressing PDP delegates in Awka Anambra State

Politics

Peter Obi: Why I visited Tafawa Balewa’s tomb

Obi, appealed to the party’s delegates to vote wisely during the upcoming special national convention to elect the PDP flag…
Deborah Samuel and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto

News

Deborah: Group urges support for Tambuwal

Diversity Bridge Builders Collective (DBBC), a coalition of advocates for true inclusion, zero prejudice and peaceful coexistence, has said that…
L-R: former NBA president, O.C.J Okocha, SAN; Governors Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom); Samuel Ortom (Benue); Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa); Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and his wife, Hon. Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom WIke; Hon. Justice Mary Peter Odili; Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun; Governors Senator Douye Diri (Bayelsa); , Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia); Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo) during book presentation in honour of Justice Odili on her retirement from the Supreme Court of Nigeria and her 70th Birthday celebration, at Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt on Monday.

News, Top Stories

Wike to NBA: You’re too docile, can’t fight for social change

Wike said this while urging the leadership of NBA to go beyond issuing of statements to taking concrete actions against…
SERAP

Politics

Why we can’t tinker with 2023 elections timelines – INEC

INEC spoke against the backdrop of the two months extension of deadline for the conduct of parties’ primary recently sought…
UNIBEN Students at entrance to Federal Secretariat Benin on Monday

Education

ASUU strike: UNIBEN students take over federal secretariat

The protest resulted in heavy traffic gridlock around the Federal Secretariat, Aduwawa and Ramat Park axis of Benin City.
Ebonyi PDP Campaign Council explains how gunmen invaded the home of its chieftain, Mr Boniface Ofoke, at Edukwu Achi in Izzi LG of the State.

Politics

Ebonyi PDP Chair Silas Onu reacts to news of suspension

Onu urged party faithful in Ebonyi state and across the country to disregard the rumour, saying that the ward did…
Osun State University

Education

Osun varsity set to join ASUU strike

In 2020, some members of ASUU Uniosun broke ASUU strike which led to the suspension of the branch by the…
The Polytechnic Ibadan

Education

Ibadan Poly suspends examinations over students’ protest

Some students of Ibadan Polytechnic had on Monday paralysed academic activities in the institution, disrupting the commencement of the second…
Sharia Court

Metro

Love-struck Kaduna teenager drags father to court

The Judge, Murtala Nasir, after listening to the parties, held that Yusuf’s father should be advised to allow the children…
Murder

Metro

Lagos man Sunday Akpan acquitted of defiling step daughter

“The court is only interested in the testimony of quality witnesses. I wish to say that the case has been…
APC

Politics

2023: 93 APC aspirants jostle for 25 seats in C/River Assembly

Initially more than 500 APC members in Cross Rivers had declared intention to contest the 25 assembly seats.
Inauguration of Taibat Alim (centre) as the first female state chairman of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN

News

Accountants urged to shun corruption

Adejoke Adeleye/ Abeokuta Nigerian accountants have been advised to shun corruption and keep to the ethics of the profession as…
Testing for COVID-19 in North Korea

World News

COVID-19 deaths: WHO to support North Korea

WHO had supported North Korea develop a COVID-19 vaccine deployment plan along with partner organizations - UNICEF and GAVI.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar

Politics

2023: Atiku promises to restructure Nigeria

Atiku said that his manifesto focused on five key areas, including national unity, economic development, national security, education and restructuring…
Headquarters of Idemili North LGA in Ogidi, Anambra burnt by arsonists early Monday morning

Metro

Anambra: Arsonists burn Idemili North LG secretariat

By Francis Onyeukwu Police in Anambra have confirmed the burning of the headquarters of Idemili North Local Government Area in…
Alhaji Hussain Gwabba: the deceased APC chairman in Bauchi LGA of Bauchi State.

Metro

Suspects arrested over death of Bauchi APC chieftain Hussain Gwabba

By Ahmed Kaigama Three suspects have been arrested over the death of Alhaji Hussain Gwabba, the All Progressives Congress, APC…
Okoye

Metro

Anambra lawmaker Okechukwu Okoye abducted

Okoye is an indigene of Isuofia, the same community as Anambra Governor, Chukwuma Soludo
EFCC interrogates former Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen, over alleged N2 billion fraud till late Friday night.

News, Top Stories

Tallen also drops 2023 ambition despite attending Buhari’s valedictory session

Tallen had on May 8 announced that she will be vying for the Plateau South Senatorial seat in the 2023…
Mr Garba Emmanuel and Deborah, her daughter murdered over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto

Metro

Deborah: Father speaks on his agony, says God will judge

Emmanuel who said his family will not to seek any redress from court over the killing of Deborah, but leave…
Okey Ndibe reading an excerpt from Arrows of Rain

Art, Metro

Deborah: Atiku lost a great opportunity – Okey Ndibe

Deborah was lynched and burnt by Muslim fanatics who had accused her of blasphemy on Thursday 12 May, 2022.
Dr Bukola Saraki

Politics

I’m the bridge of unity Nigeria needs – Saraki

Saraki decried the level of hunger and insecurity in the country and blamed it on clueless and poor policy formulation…
Gunmen kidnap 19 INEC staff, cart away election materials

Metro

Gunmen attack police vehicle in Bayelsa: 5 killed

The security operatives were from were returning from the burial of their colleague, late ASP Gilbert Sampson, at Imago Kugbo,…
APC Presidential Aspirant, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (right) with Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai, during Amaechi’s consultative visit to Kaduna State APC delegates, Sunday.

Politics

2023: Kaduna APC delegates dump Tinubu for Amaechi

El-Rufai asked the delegates who is their choice for President, to which the delegates unanimously chorused “Amaechi” and “Dan Amanar”,…

Opinion

Blasphemy: Positions of justice system and the Holy Quran

In his pronouncement, Justice Tanko pointed out that: “Islam is not a primitive religion that allows its adherents to take…
Task force

News

MNJTF troops kill 300 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists

More than 52,000 terrorists comprising fighters, those conscripted by force, and their families have surrendered in the MNJTF and Op…
Some APC presidential aspirants

Politics

2023: APC fixes date for screening of Tinubu, Osinbajo, 26 others

APC special convention for the presidential primaries would hold from May 30 to June 1.
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