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Peter Obi, Seriake Dickson and Rabiu Kwankwaso at the meeting on Sunday. Photo Credit: X / NDC Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and ex-Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, calling on members to avoid litigation and focus on advancing the nation’s development. The two opposition heavyweights made […]

Tony Elumelu and his wife, Awele…Photo Credit: IG/ Tony Elumelu The family of an 18-year-old social media user and UTME candidate, Kingsley Akunemeihe, has appealed to billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu, to forgive him following his arrest over a viral post alleging that the banker had divorced his wife. In a video appeal shared on Sunday […]

Omoyele Sowore Tony Elumelu and his wife, Awele…Photo Credit: IG/ Tony Elumelu Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to release three individuals arrested over alleged defamatory reports involving Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa. In a Facebook post on Monday, Sowore argued that […]

Xenophobia: File photo The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a public advisory warning Nigerians in South Africa about planned nationwide anti-foreigner protests scheduled for today, May 4, 2026. The notice issued yesterday ahead of the demonstrations, was signed by the Consul General, Ambassador Ninikanwa Okey-Uche. According to the statement, the consulate received […]

Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless. In a statement issued by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company said neither Dangote nor the Group made the claims attributed to them, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]