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The campaign train of the Rivers State governorship candidate of Accord, Dumo Lulu-Briggs, was attacked by gunmen on Saturday, at Igbo-Etche, leaving his vehicle damaged.

Rivers: How Accord governorship candidate Lulu Briggs was attacked

The Accord governorship candidate expressed sadness about the turn of events in Rivers State, saying that the state is now…
7,000 people dump PDP for APC in Sokoto

Ganduje excited as NNPP members join APC in Kano

Ganduje, who is also the APC state leader, welcomed the defectors, led by the leader of the Kwankwasiyya faithful in…
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.

Why we are excited by PDP rally in Oyo – Atiku/Okowa Campaign Council

The main opposition party, in a statement by Kola Ologbondiyan, the spokesperson of Atiku/ Okowa Campaign Organization on Sunday, said…
Sanwo-Olu

‘Why it makes sense to re-elect Sanwo-Olu’

According to her, the administration has not failed to provide opportunities for women to integrate gender into all aspects of…

‘Kidnapping at Edo train station plotted by 8 people for N20m ransom’

Edo State Government had last week announced the arrest of seven suspects, including two traditional rulers in connection with the…
Buhari

Buhari appoints Aikomo as new ACJMC Secretary

Aikomo will hold the position for an initial period of four (4) years in line with Section 471(2) of the…
PDP candidate for Ogun Central Olumide Aderinokun rejects result declared for election for the seat of the senatorial district by INEC.

Ogun: Aderinokun warns against APC’s last-minute projects

By Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Ogun Senatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Olumide Aderinokun has warned that the people…
Ogun Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, reassures that his administration will take development of infrastructure to all parts of the state.

‘No part of Ogun will be left out of infrastructural development’

Abiodun gave the assurance on Thursday during the commissioning of 5.7 kilometre Oru-Awa-Alaporu Road in Ijebu North Local Government Area…
Ogun governor, Dapo Abiodun, condoles with Adebutu family over the death of their matriarch, Dame Caroline Oladuni Adebutu

Gov. Abiodun commiserates with Adebutu’s family over death of matriarch

Governor Abiodun in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, described the death of the first wife…
The Ogun chapter of ACOMORAN congratulates Dapo Abiodun of APC on his victory in the just conducted governorship election in the state.

PVCs: Ogun declares two-day public holiday

Ogun governor, according to the statement, added that voting is a civic responsibility, and all eligible citizens must be allowed…
Reno Omokri mocks Peter Obi supporters

The ‘Obidients’ and the Fallacious Politics of 2023

Somehow, our contemporary reality is that political choices are largely informed by sentiments often based on perceptions without any evidential…
Tinubu during his visit to Emir Sanusi

Blunt truth: What Sanusi told Tinubu when he visited

Speaking at the weekend when Tinubu visited him in Dutse on the sidelines of the party’s campaign rally in Jigawa…
Aminu Tambuwal would be representing Sokoto South Senatorial District in the Senate, should he emerge successful at the polls next weekend,

Tambuwal inaugurates Almajiri Education Model

In his address, Tambuwal said the gesture was a great milestone in the history of the Caliphate and Nigeria.
Police nab two vandals over removal rail track clips and fasteners that led to derailment of Warri-Itakpe Train Service in Agbor, Delta State

148 passengers evacuated as Warri-Itakpe train derails

"All the 148 passengers and 30 crew members were evacuated to a safe place and arrangements were made to convey…
Lekki Deep Sea Port

First commercial vessel berths at Lekki Port ahead of Buhari’s commissioning

President Muhammed Buhari will officially inaugurate the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport, for commercial operations in Lagos State.
Kebbi

Gunmen invade Bauchi community, 4 killed

“A distress call was received by the command on the 22nd January 2022 at about 3:45 a.m, indicating that on…

Kano govt unveils State Anthem

“Whenever we have any public function, after singing the National Anthem, the State Anthem will always follow,” he said, adding…
Ex- Kano lawmaker Yusuf Sulaiman says emergence of Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of APC has sent jitters to the camp of the PDP.

Diphtheria deaths hit 34, as Kano state registers 100 infections

The local government areas where the diseases are ravaging include Ungogo, Nassarawa, Bichi, Dala, Dawakin Kudu, Fagge, Gwale, Kano Municipal,…

Lagos records first rain in 2023

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rain fell around Lawanson in Surulere, Apapa Road, Costain and Oyingbo…

Lagos begins vaccination to tackle new polio outbreak

According to him, the campaign will take place between Jan. 21 and 24 in all Local Government Areas and Local…
12 dead, six injured in Kogi fatal crash 

University lecturer dies in lone car accident in Bayelsa

“On Jan. 21 policemen responded to a scene of a lone fatal car accident along Tombia-Amassoma Road, Bayelsa, and discovered…
Prof. Duke-Abiola writing statement at police station.

MKO Abiola’s widow slams N100bn suit on Police, others

Prof. Abiola in her writ of summons prayed to the court for a declaration that the act of the police…
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts seven containers loaded with contraband drugs worth over N11 billion at Onne Port in Rivers State.

Customs on high alert to intercept military camouflage, ammunition

“A case in point is the report from the Murtala Muhammed Airport of the arrest of people who attempted to…
Gov. Ikpeazu speaks after losing senatorial bid

Abia declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays

According to the SSG, banks and those on essential duties are not affected by the government’s directive.
Buhari, Malami sued over 'failure to reverse increase in electricity tariff'

Buhari, Malami sued over ‘failure to reverse increase in electricity tariff’

President Muhammadu Buhari has been sued over “the failure to reverse the unlawful, unjust, and unreasonable increase in electricity tariff
Gombe govt. denies arresting journalist for hosting NNPP member

Gombe govt. denies arresting journalist for hosting NNPP member

“How can someone say that we spent over N4 billion just to fence Government House alone?
Rather than preparing his handover notes 20 days to the end of his tenure, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi appoints four new Commissioners

Gov. Umahi waives fees for PDP rally, moves APC rally to another venue

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has granted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) free use of the State Stadium for its…
Babayo Liman and Rabiu Kwankwaso

Kwankwaso loses supporters to PDP

According to him, the Public Relations Officer of the NNPP in the zone, Ibrahim Tal, also resigned his appointment in…
Gunmen kidnap 19 INEC staff, cart away election materials

Gunmen abduct NYSC member, 5 others

According to reports, the gunmen have yet to contact family members and demand a ransom. Meanwhile, the police have yet…

Why we will allow Atiku to use stadium for campaign rally -Wike

Wike, however, explained that the approval granted at no cost to the Presidential Campaign Council, is that the Stadium will…