Nwaebonyi was responding to comments attributed to his opponent and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) senatorial candidate, Chief Chikadoli Ojimba, who urged him to step down on the basis of an alleged one-term arrangement in Ebonyi North Senatorial District. Speaking…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of at least 1,000 forest guards and the deployment of a specialised rescue team following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The directive was contained in a statement issued on…
A presidential delegation has been deployed to Esiele and Yawota villages in Orire and Ogbomoso Local Government Areas of Oyo State following the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers from schools in the area. The delegation is led by the…
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has threatened to lead a protest to “Occupy Aso Rock” if the abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State are not rescued promptly. Omoyele Sowore made the statement in a post on X on Sunday, calling on…
Activist Aisha Yesufu has fired back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over remarks he allegedly made about her political ambitions. Wike, while speaking at an event in Rivers State on Saturday, reportedly mocked Aisha Yesufu…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) would not secure up to 10 percent of votes in Rivers State during the 2027 elections. Wike…
Nigerian singer Davido has revealed plans to regain ownership of his music masters from his international record label, Sony Music, before retiring from music. Speaking on The Long Form podcast, the singer stressed that ownership remains one of the most…
Nigerian music star Davido has been involved in a heated online exchange after a social media user reacted strongly to his post expressing concern about Nigeria’s current situation. Davido had earlier shared a post on his official page where he…
Emmanuel Friday Ben has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Akwa Ibom State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Daniel Umobong, announced the outcome on Saturday in Uyo shortly…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus leader in the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, has criticised the Nigeria Police over the reported blockade of the party’s convention venue, describing the action as an assault on democracy. Speaking during an interview…
The Obidient Movement has described Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as a leader who matches words with action. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, the movement’s National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said…
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has led a delegation to the inaugural International Election Observation Programme, IEOP, for the Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections taking place in South Korea from May…
Nigerian music star, Davido, has sparked reactions online following a heated exchange with a social media user over the current state of the country. The drama began after Davido shared a post expressing concern about the worsening situation in Nigeria,…
The primary elections of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) held in parts of Abia State on Friday were marred by allegations of rigging, voter disenfranchisement, and diversion of election materials. The reported irregularities occurred in Bende, Aba South, and Ohafia…
Ambassador Aliyu Abbas has officially emerged as the presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) ahead of the 2027 general election, where he is expected to contest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other presidential hopefuls. Aliyu Abbas secured…