The Peoples Democratic Party has reversed its earlier stance on Senator Samuel Anyanwu and suspended its planned National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for June 30, following a meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission. Speaking at a press conference at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, […]

Manhunt ongoing to track down fleeing criminals Police Inspector-General, Kayode Egbetokun has said that 53 suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent deadly attacks on Yelewata community in Benue and Plateau states. Many people were killed, and several others were injured and displaced in the course of the attacks. The police boss, who […]

Despite the Presidency stating that President Bola Tinubu will choose his running mate for the 2027 presidential poll after the All Progressives Congress convention, the battle for the coveted Vice President slot has continued to rage. This comes less than two weeks after the APC North-East stakeholders meeting, which had been convened to endorse Tinubu […]

gives notice, details The coming governorship election in Ekiti State will hold on Saturday, June 20, 2026, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The commission on Wednesday, released the election’s notice in line with Section 28 (1) and (2) of the Electoral Act 2022. INEC had in May announced the date for the […]

Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has lamented the unlawful demolition of his brother’s property in Lagos. He expressed his displeasure over the issue on Tuesday via a statement on his official X account, saying that lawlessness must stop for Nigeria to thrive. “This morning, my youngest brother called me […]

• Senate seeks extension of 2024 budget implementation to December 31 • Contractors rue unpaid outstanding, compounding bank loan interest • Banks wary of funding public sector activities • Crisis fuelled by muddled budget cycles Midway into the year and three months after the 2025 budget was passed into law, implementation of the fiscal document […]

The National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) has denied extending the service year of a Corps member serving in Lagos State, Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, who criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration. Rita became an Internet sensation following her public criticism of the present administration, which she described as worsening economic conditions. She had, in […]

As the conflict between Iran and Israel continues to disrupt global oil markets, fuel marketers have urged the Federal Government to implement urgent measures to prevent petrol and diesel prices from becoming unaffordable for Nigerians. Although crude oil prices dropped below $70/barrel on Tuesday, the recent sharp rise in their costs, driven by tensions in […]