President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Two-Week Official Visit to China and the UK
President Bola Tinubu is set to return to Abuja on Sunday following a two-week official trip to China and the United Kingdom. The announcement was made on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy. Tinubu departed Abuja for China on August 29, with a brief stopover in Dubai before arriving […]
Edo Guber Election: Obaseki Labels Poll a “Do or Die” Amid Rising Tensions
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has described the upcoming September 21 governorship election as a “do or die.” affair, heightening concerns over the integrity and security of the electoral process. This statement comes just two days after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) refused to sign the Peace Accord for the election. During a visit […]
Obi Dismisses Claims of Agreement to Become Vice-Presidential Candidate in 2027
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has refuted claims suggesting he has agreed to be a vice-presidential candidate in the upcoming 2027 elections. In a series of posts on his official X handle on Saturday, Obi accused certain groups of deliberately distorting his recent television interview to spread propaganda. Obi emphasized his ongoing commitment […]
Springfield Schools Evacuated Following Bomb Threats Amid False Rumors of Pet Abductions
Two elementary schools were evacuated, and a middle school was closed on Friday in Springfield, Ohio, following a new email threat, according to local officials. Students from the elementary schools were released to their parents, but it remains unclear if the same individual was responsible for a similar threat made the previous day, Springfield Mayor […]
Starmer Non-Committal on Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles After Talks with Biden
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer remained non-committal on allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles to target sites inside Russia after discussions with US President Joe Biden in Washington. When asked if he had convinced Biden to approve Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow missiles against Russian targets, Sir Keir responded that they had a “long […]
FG: Dangote Refinery to Begin PMS Loading for Local Use on September 15
The federal government has announced that the loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Dangote Refinery for local distribution will commence on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The Presidential Committee on the Sale of Crude Oil and Refined Products made this announcement at the conclusion of its meeting in Abuja on […]
Edo Election: Court Summons Okpebholo Over Forgery Allegations
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has been summoned by an Abuja Magistrate Court to answer charges of forgery and perjury. The allegations were brought forth by Chief Honesty Aginbatse, a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who identified inconsistencies in the birth dates […]
Dangote Donates N2 Billion to Aid Maiduguri Flood Victims, Calls for Corporate Support
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, has announced a substantial N2 billion donation to support the victims of the recent catastrophic floods in Maiduguri, Borno State. During a visit to Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday, Dangote revealed that the Presidential Committee on Flood and Disaster, which he leads, has allocated […]
Wike Stands Firm Against PDP Governors, Cuts Ties with Governor Fubara
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stood by his earlier threats against governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), clarifying that his warnings were meant to address potential crises they could cause in Rivers State, not physical harm. In an interview on Channels Television, Wike responded to calls for his […]
Peter Obi Slams Tinubu for Wasteful Spending Amid Nigeria’s Poverty
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has openly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its “wasteful spending” in the face of Nigeria’s worsening poverty crisis. In an interview with News Central TV, Obi expressed concern over the plight of 38 million Nigerians who are […]
