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Peter Obi

Breaking: Peter Obi dumps PDP, pulls out of presidential race

In the letter, Obi said he was writing to inform Ayu of his resignation from the PDP, which he had…
Oyo govt disowns N20,000 Ramadan Support Fund approved by Gov. Seyi Makinde for residents of the state as being peddled on social media.

Seyi Makinde wins second term ticket

Makinde polled 1,040 votes to defeat his rival, Azeem Gbolarumi by a wide margin. Gbolarumi only got two votes.
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Spain donates doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Nigeria

It said that the donation is in line with the Spanish government’s unconditional defence of fair, equitable, and universal access…
PDP reveals next action over impeachment of Mahdi Aliyu

Aliyu-Gusau withdraws from Zamfara governorship race

Aliyu-Gusau urged his supporters, delegates, and party leaders to vote for Dr. Dauda Lawal-Dare to clinch the governorship ticket during…
Sowunmi emerges parallel PDP Governorship candidate

JUST IN: Sowunmi emerges Ogun PDP Governorship candidate in parallel election

Sowunmi, who is contesting to be governor of Ogun State under PDP had his parallel primary election at the Nigeria…
Unbroken democracy is a milestone for Nigeria, Oyebanji says

Oyebanji vows to eradicate poverty

Oyebanji also said he would prioritise prompt payment of salaries and address the security challenges currently facing the state.
Measles

14 children succumb to measles in Anambra

The World Health Organisation and the United Nations Children Emergency Fund are helping Anambra state to curtail the measle spread.
Osinbajo, Lawan, Umahi consult APC delegates in Imo

Osinbajo, others consult Imo APC delegates

The trio consulted with the delegates in separate meetings in Owerri, the Imo capital, on Tuesday, ahead of the APC’s…
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.

18 aspirants jostle for Plateau PDP governorship ticket

The publicity secretary said a total of 621 delegates would elect the PDP governorship candidate for the 2023 election.
Sen. Ike Ekweremadu

Ekweremadu withdraws from Enugu PDP governorship primary

There were unconfirmed reports on Tuesday that the Senator, who is a governorship aspirant on the platform of the PDP…
Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria and Presidential aspirant.

Moghalu warns of impending social revolution in Nigeria

Moghalu said Nigeria needed a visionary leader with the capacity to enhance nation building, national security, economic and international relations…
Father Kilima, left with other members of his team

Nigerian priest Father Kilima elected head of Irish church

It was the first time in the church's 90 year history that an African was elected as leader.
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.

Violence disrupts Abia North PDP Senatorial primary election

the contest was between a former lawmaker, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, and the lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Rep. Uko Nkole.
Amb. Wilfred Bonse: withdraws from race for Cross River PDP governorship ticket, asks party to refund N21m he used to buy nomination forms.

PDP governorship aspirant Wilfred Bonse demands refund of nomination fee

onse in Abuja on linked his demand to “unfair treatment” from the party to deny him participating in the forthcoming…
Boehly and Chelsea's former owner Abramovich

UK govt. approves sale of Chelsea to Boehly consortium

The reigning FIFA Club World Cup winners and 2021 European champions will be sold for 2.5 billion pounds ($3.1 billion)…

FG unveils Pad Bank for NYSC workers, corps members

NYSC Director-General Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Fadah said the scheme would continue to make its workplace conducive, especially as it related to…
Mr Ekpo Okon

Former Cross River PDP chairman wins senatorial ticket

Reacting to his victory, Okon said the party in the state should be commended for strengthening internal democracy which has…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun inaugurating the 3 kilometer road at Panseke-Adigbe-Opako area of Abeokuta metropolis, the state capital.

Gov. Abiodun commissions 3km road in Abeokuta metropolis

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Tuesday officially inaugurated a three kilometer road at Panseke-Adigbe-Opako area of Abeokuta metropolis, the…
Mgbak Okan Enyam

Teenager Okan Enyam jailed for criminal impersonation in Uyo

Justice Adegoke convicted Enyam and sentenced him to six months imprisonment with an option of fine of N200,000.00
Presidential Aspirant of APC, Rotimi Amaechi, addressing leaders and delegates of the party in Yobe State during a consultative meeting at the Government House Damaturu, Monday. Sitting fourth from right on first row is Tukur Buratai

Buratai: Why I abandoned my ambassadorial post for Amaechi’s campaign

Speaking during the courtesy call, Governor Buni said with Amaechi’s pedigree, it would only be proper for Nigerians to support…
FILE PHOTO: A Cassava Factory

Ex-agitators begin training at Bayelsa Cassava Plant June 12

The ex-agitators will receive theoretical and practical training on cassava cultivation and farm management at the 60-metric ton daily capacity…
MC Oluomo

Court orders MC Oluomo, NURTW, others to stop levying non-union drivers

Justice Peter Lifu gave the order while granting Exparte application filed before the court by a lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje.
Bishop Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

2 priests under Bishop Kukah’s diocese kidnapped

Omotosho, who is the Director, Social Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, said no information has been gotten as…
Rivers PDP governorship aspirant, Felix Obuah

Rivers PDP governorship primaries: Obuah cautions supporters

Obuah's call for calm was in response to agitations by some party supporters that he is the preferred choice in…
President Buhari receiving CIFCFEN's Global Integrity and Anti-Corruption Award of Excellence

Buhari bags Anti-Corruption Award Of Excellence

The award is the highest honour of the Institute reserved for only African Heads of States with impeccable character and…
Screenshot of the design process on an image of a looted artwork from Nigeria,

Nigerian launches project Looty to recover stolen artefacts

Nwaubani described his project as an alternative form of repatriation, by which digital technologies are used to reclaim a measure…
Bakura Goni Bukar

Gombe petty thief Goni Bukar jailed

He was arrested by EFCC operatives for stealing N100,000, about $200, belonging to one Mohammed Abubakar Sahabi, a mobile phone/accessories…
APC NWC disowns NASS leadership positions announced by Akpabio, Abass

APC releases updated timetable for primary elections

A special convention will hold between May 29 and May 30 to elect the party’s presidential candidate, the party’s National…
Sanwo-Olu briefing newsmen after the meeting

Sanwo-Olu: No going back on June 1 banning of Okadas in six LGs

Sanwo-Olu said security services and Lagos State Government are on the same page in respect to banning of motorcycles in…
LandWey estate development

LandWey set to deliver over 1,000 homes to Nigerians

While speaking on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant economic recession on the real estate sector in…