UBA dismisses false publication on Tony Elumelu’s marriage

UBA Group Chairman, Mr Tony Elumelu United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that Tony Elumelu, its group chairman, has divorced his wife. The Tier-1 bank described the claims as false, malicious and defamatory. In a statement by the Group Head, Brand, Marketing & Corporate Communication at UBA, […]

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Opposition ‘crumbles’ as Atiku takes Nigeria’s crisis to global stage

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Atiku flags security, economic decline in U.S. outreach  Ex-VP dismisses foreign interference claims over engagements Coalition unravels as Obi exits ADC amid zoning dispute Kwankwaso weighs options as consultations deepen across blocs NDC cautions defectors, rejects indiscipline, elite entitlement PDP faction moves to install caretaker committee after court ruling Critics […]

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Vote to protect your welfare on August 15, Adeleke charges Osun workers on Workers Day

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has charged the workers in the state to vote massively for his reelection in the August 15 governorship poll to protect their welfare. In his address to the workers in Osogbo the state capital, he assured them that his administration “will continue to prioritise your welfare, protect your rights and […]

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Petrol price hike forces Abuja residents to abandon cars for public transport

Agency Report Many car owners in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have resorted to using public transportation following the hike in the pump price of petrol. Low-income earners, who can barely afford rising transport fares, are also trekking to work to cope with the economic strain. Findings by the News Agency of Nigeria showed that usually […]

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Xenophobic attacks: FG, S’African envoy meet in Abuja Monday

President Bola Tinubu Nigeria has summoned the acting High Commissioner of South Africa to a meeting in Abuja following concerns over recent protests targeting foreigners and attacks on her citizens and their businesses in that country. However, the name of the diplomat could not be immediately confirmed. A statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson […]

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US-Iran war: Nigeria earns N5tn oil windfall amid rising fuel hardship

Demonstration Held Outside White House Against Trump’s War In Iran WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 07: Anti-war demonstrators hold signs as they gather near the White House to protest the war in Iran on April 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a temporary ceasefire has been reached between the U.S., Iran, […]

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ADC fixes primaries, sets presidential form at ₦100m

The African Democratic Congress, ADC,  has released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, outlining key dates for nomination, screening, appeals, and primaries across various elective positions. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the timetable, “the sale of nomination […]

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