Politics

The National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the party would not play second fiddle in the nation’s political space. According to Kwankwaso, the state chapters of the NNPP would be strengthened before the next general elections. A statement on Friday by Osun NNPP chairman, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, quoted the…

Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Imo, Mrs Mary Mbanugo, says officers of the NSCDC are ready for deployment to cover the Edo governorship and Imo council elections. This is contained in a statement signed by the NSCDC’s Public Relations Officer in Imo, Mr Lowell Chimeziri, a Chief Superintendent of…

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, emphasised that he is not in office for personal gain but to serve the country. Speaking during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, Tinubu reassured Nigerians that his administration’s primary focus is on driving real change…

The Action People’s Party (APP) in Rivers State says it will appeal the decision of a Federal High Court which dismissed its suit seeking the replacement of the pro-Nyesom Wke lawmakers in the State. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Friday, the State Legal Adviser of the party, Henry Ekine, maintained that…

An eleventh-hour attempt by the All Progressives Congress, APC to get the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Asue Ighodalo disqualified from the Edo State Governorship election has been dismissed. The APC suit filed at the federal high court in Abuja seeking to oust Ighodalo from the gubernatorial race was dismissed on Friday…

The governorship candidate of the Accord Party, Kennedy Iyere, has officially withdrawn from the upcoming 2024 Edo Gubernatorial election, citing a desire to serve Nigeria at a higher level and address pressing social and economic challenges, particularly the food crisis. In a statement announcing his decision, Iyere highlighted his commitment to leveraging his expertise to…

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged all stakeholders, including candidates in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, to prioritize peace and security. Jonathan spoke in a statement on Thursday made available to journalists by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze. He charged politicians to refrain from all actions that may undermine the peace and…

In a swift response to a recent Bloomberg article, the Presidency on Friday vehemently denied claims of delayed coupon payments on savings bonds, asserting that all financial obligations are being met on schedule. In a post on his X handle, Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu, challenged the…

Ahead of Saturday’s local government elections in Kwara State, the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for maximum protection and safety of journalists and observers that would be assigned for the coverage of the elections. In a statement issued in Ilorin on Friday, the state chairman of the Union, Abdullateef…

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has assured candidates seeking admission into the institution’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC) that they will enjoy equal rights and privileges as their counterparts on the campus. Speaking while addressing candidates writing Post-UTME at the centre, Prof Adebowale said distance learning students would receive the same certificate…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed a suit seeking to replace the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The lawsuit sought to replace these lawmakers over their alleged switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the…

THE governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Olumide Akpata has denied reports that he has resigned from the governorship race and directed his followers to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing a press conference in his office, Akpata said “This falsehood is illustrative of the evil machinations of those who have held…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that some of the people in government both at the executive and legislative levels, should be permanently behind bars for their past misdemeanor and criminal misconduct. Obasanjo, who said this in Lagos virtually on Thursday at the memorial lecture of Denis Joseph Slattery in Lagos, noted that government officials…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from holding state congress and elections scheduled for Saturday September 21, pending the determination of motion on notice for interlocutory injunction. Five aggrieved members of the party in Kaduna…

A Nigerian civil war veteran, retired Brigadier General Godwin Alabi-Isama, has said that those who were jealous of the brilliance of the Late Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle, a.k.a Black Scorpion, were behind the travails he went through while in the Nigerian Army. The veteran civil war hero, who was obviously not happy with the way late…

The Kwara State government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday empowered 34 children who have been in borstal centres for different alleged crimes. At an event held in Ilorin, tools and kits for electrical works, events planning, fashion designing, bricklaying, tailoring, metal works (welding), I.T. (Computer set), aluminum works, vulcanizing,…

The United Nations (UN) has raised concerns that decisions impacting other countries are being made by only seven nations involved in the governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI governance involves setting policies, regulations, and guidelines that ensure the responsible and ethical development, deployment, and use of AI technologies. The UN Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Body on…

The federal government has unveiled plans to enhance services exports, allowing Nigerians to obtain online contracts with international companies. This was revealed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, during the 2024 Access Bank Corporate Customers Forum themed: “Nigeria’s Economic Rebirth: Hopes and Implications.” Edun highlighted that Nigerians…

Former Nigerian UFC champion, Israel Adesanya has placed a bet of $10,000 on Anthony Joshua to defeat Daniel Dubois in Saturday’s IBF world heavyweight title. Dubois was initially the interim IBF champion but was promoted to full champion in June 2024 after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt. The bout will be Joshua’s thirteenth world title…

The United Kingdom has announced a series of new measures to combat violence against women and girls, including the introduction of Raneem’s Law and the launch of a pilot domestic abuse protection order scheme. This was contained in a government press release issued on Friday. ‘Raneem’s Law’, which is named after Raneem Oudeh and her…

In a shocking revelation that challenged the perceptions of corruption in developed nations, French-American entrepreneur Dom Einhorn has embarked on a hunger strike to protest what he described as systemic corruption within France’s legal and political systems. Einhorn, the founder and CEO of Masters of Trivia, a prominent trivia and quiz platform, is now in…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered the immediate closure of the Gomboru drug market in Maiduguri after flood overwhelmed the area, contaminating drugs that were subsequently sun-dried and prepared for resale. NAFDAC, according to a statement, said the closure was part of the agency’s efforts to protect public…

Ukraine has prohibited government officials, military personnel, and workers in defense and critical infrastructure from installing popular Telegram messaging app on state-issued devices, citing national security concerns amid the ongoing war with Russia. The ban was announced Friday by Ukraine’s Security and Defense Council in a statement on Facebook. Ukraine’s National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre said…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has temporarily withdrawn its 2024-2025 Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines due to widespread misrepresentations in the media. This was stated by the apex bank in a release on Friday, where the CBN voiced concern over the misreporting of certain aspects of the guidelines, which has led…

The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, Nangi Obu, has rejected his suspension by the some members of the Jonathan Lokpobiri-led executive committee of the council. Some members of the executive committee of the organisation had announced the suspension of Obu after blaming him for the bloodshed that marred the IYC Eastern zonal…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two women, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu for offences bordering on alleged conspiracy and child sales. The suspects were arrested by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus-stop, which is an entry point into Lagos State.Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin…

The Kano State Government has reopened the Informatics Institute in Kura, welcoming 250 new students as academic activities resume after an eight-year closure. The institute which has now been revitalized was shut down during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Speaking at the presentation of admission letters to the newly enrolled students on Thursday,…

Sokoto Magistrate Court has granted bail to the immediate past Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal’s aide, Shafi’u Umar, for allegedly circulating falsehoods against Governor Ahmed Aliyu and his wife on social media. Recall that, Umar, 37, a special assistant to former Governor Tambuwal, is charged with circulating injurious falsehood and engraving matter known as defamatory. The…

As part of its youth talent development programme, the Nigeria Football Federation has successfully completed a two-week training for the National U15 Boys, otherwise known as Future Eagles in Abuja. The training is in line with FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) initiative aimed at creating a sustainable legacy for long-term talent development in the country….

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, lamented that the recent hike in the prices of petrol has effectively nullified the yet-to-be implemented N70,000 national minimum wage, leaving Nigerian workers in a dire situation. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop in Lagos, themed ‘Strategies for Effective Implementation of the 2024 National Minimum…

GOVERNOR Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, yesterday, promised to abide by the constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over the chairmanship crisis rocking the party. Governor Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, disclosed that he is not with anyone but the constitution of the party. He noted that as a governor…

  President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the Saturday September 21 Edo State governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. The president in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, implored the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will. He expressed belief in…

Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has disclosed that his administration had paid over N14.5 billion pension obligations and about N5.5 billion in four tranches to settle the promotion arrears. Governor Oborevwori who disclosed this during an interactive meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Directors and Heads of Parastatals, Departments and Agencies in Asaba on Thursday, disclosed…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reminded political parties that all campaigns for Saturday, September 21, 2024 Edo State governorship election will end at midnight of Thursday, September 19, 2024. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun gave the reminder in a statement on Thursday. Olumekun stressed…

Housemate Onyeka in the ongoing season 9 of Big Brother Naija reality TV show themed ‘No Loose Guard’ has alleged that former El-Rufai took her number and her school address but failed to call or reach out to her. Onyeka revealed this on Thursday as housemates incidentally went through their childhood memories through old pictures…

The management of Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe (FTH) has banned its employees from participating in cryptocurrency activities or any form of mining during work hours. The hospital management said that it noticed that the new trend is distracting workers from attending to patients appropriately. An internal circular by the hospital however stated that staff members…

The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has declared readiness to participate in the Saturday, September 21 local council election across the 27 local government areas in the state. The party, however, vowed to resist any attempt to rig the election by the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) in the state. PDP,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday morning began the distribution of sensitive materials to the 18 local government areas of the state ahead of Saturday, September 21 governorship election in the state. The distribution is being done in the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Akpakpava Junction located at the…

FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, revealed how the former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), almost denied Nigeria a $280 million telecommunications deal. Obasanjo said when Nigeria was about to transit from landline telephones to mobile phones, some major telecommunication companies approached the country seeking to provide mobile lines for the citizenry, but…

  The Katsina State government has announced a significant investment of N22 billion in a water infrastructure project aimed at ensuring sustainable water supply across the state. According to the managing director of the Katsina Water Board, TukurHassan, the project is expected to address the challenges of water scarcity and poor sanitation in the state….

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, has raised concerns over the improper nomination of candidates by three political parties. The OSSIEC chairman, Hashim Abioye revealed that the political parties affected included the All Progressives Congress, APC), Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Action Peoples Party, APP. OSSIEC has scheduled the local government elections in the…

Inter Milan secured a vital point at Etihad Stadium with a surprise 0-0 draw against Premier League champions Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. Both teams squandered numerous chances in a breathless back-and-forth affair. Pep Guardiola’s City were largely stalled by Inter’s impressive discipline in defence, while Simone Inzaghi’s Inter, who were dangerous…

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reinforced its commitment to supporting agribusiness across Africa, recognising its crucial role in driving economic growth. The managing director of Export Development at Afreximbank, Oluranti Doherty highlighted the bank’s ongoing efforts to scale funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agribusiness sector, particularly, through its partnering financial…

The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has set up an ad-hoc committee to prepare for potential earth tremors in Mpape, Katampe, and Maitama areas of the nation’s capital. Following recent vibrations in those areas, FEMD’s Ag Director General, Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed, assured that the committee will educate residents on safety measures during and after tremors….

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has declined assent to the Presumptive Tax Bill passed by the State House of Assembly in consideration of the current plights of the people, expressing his commitment to fight poverty and not the poor people. Governor Makinde in declining his assent to the Bill, noted that it would inflict more…

A group called Obi-dients United For Equity, Justice, and Fairness, has accused the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, of neglecting the principles of quity and fairness he once upheld. Leader of the group, Ms. Blessing Edobor, in a statement on Wednesday, queried why the Labour Party governorship candidate in…

Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has added a Nigerian touch to his latest Instagram content by featuring the popular song “Active” by a Nigerian singer Asake. The forward, who currently plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League and also captains Portugal’s national team, was seen playing padel tennis in the video as Asake’s…

Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has implored the people for calm, following recent crisis linked to witchcraft, leading to the death of three persons and burning of many houses in Gyakan, Suwa and Shubo villages of Lamurde local government area of the state The governor who frowned at the act during his visit to the…

The immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has left the office complex of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja hours after reporting at the facility on Wednesday to honour the invitation of the agency over alleged N80.2bn fraud. LEADERSHIP reports that the development comes after months of hide and seek game…

Former Manchester United player Anthony Martial has officially signed for AEK Athens. The Greek side complete the move for the 28-year-old on a free deal, as the player is expected to arrive Wednesday. The French international spent nine years with the Red Devils though he never managed to break through and meet expectations that came…