The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jr., has rejected the alleged substitution of his name as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election, characterising the alleged conduct as illegal and unconstitutional. In a press statement signed on Saturday, Erondu stated that he is still the validly … Read more
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani intimated on Saturday that the rekindled battle between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential nominee, Atiku Abubakar, could last until one of them dies. Sani claimed Atiku had been receiving Obasanjo’s “hypersonic missiles” since the former vice president dropped a “devastating bomb.” The former … Read more
Arsenal have agreed to trade defensive midfielder Christian Norgaard to Everton ahead of Bruno Guimaraes’ arrival at the Premier League North London club. According to The Athletic, Norgaard appears to be leaving Arsenal as Mikel Arteta’s side closes in on a deal to capture Guimaraes from Newcastle United this summer. According to the source, Arsenal … Read more
President Donald Trump says the US has halted plans for a big military strike against Iran after getting assurances that discussions on a broader agreement are nearing completion. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the US military was fully prepared to launch an attack on the Islamic Republic but decided … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an inquiry into a viral video showing police officers allegedly assaulting a gold seller in Lagos’ Festac neighbourhood. The incident, which purportedly occurred on Friday, received considerable attention on Saturday after the victim posted recordings stating that he was assaulted by officers while delivering a gold necklace to … Read more
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ebonyi State have protested claimed neglect by the state government, seeking monthly subventions, welfare support, and speedy assent to the Disability Bill, which has already been enacted by the State House of Assembly. The protesters, who held a peaceful demonstration in Abakaliki, also objected to a vacation order issued by … Read more
More than 400 pensioners from Ebonyi State University, EBSU, have petitioned Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru to intercede in the payment of their unpaid pensions and gratuities, citing years of hardship after retirement. The retirees made the appeal on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to Rev. Fr. Abraham Nwali, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s … Read more
Malam Umar Namadi, the governor of Jigawa State, has said that joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is like boarding Prophet Noah’s Ark. Governor Namadi made the statement after meeting with Hon. Kabiru Ibrahim, the Minority Leader of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, who defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned political appointees in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet that they must actively support and mobilise for the party or resign their jobs. Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the party’s National Chairman, issued the warning on Wednesday in Abuja while meeting with members of the Progressive Local Government Chairmen’s Forum, which was … Read more
Professor Joash Ojo Amupita, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has informed stakeholders that the commission is logistically, technically, and operationally prepared to conduct a credible governorship election in Osun State on August 15, 2026. He noted that INEC will conduct a credible election in accordance with the Electoral Act of 2026 and … Read more