President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united and peaceful as the party commences its 2027 primary elections nationwide. In a statement issued on Thursday, Tinubu described the commencement of the primaries as a historic moment for the APC as it prepares for its fourth election cycle. … [Read more…]
…Our job isn’t done yet – Mbah The Enugu State Council of Presidents-General has endorsed the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office, citing what they described as his sterling leadership and uncommon transformations across all sectors of the state. The Council, which represents 583 autonomous communities that make … [Read more…]
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) is set to collaborate with Babcock University in advancing the commercialisation of research outcomes and strengthening Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem as part of efforts to drive industrial growth and sustainable national development. The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN stated this … [Read more…]
Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to serve only a single term of four years if elected President of Nigeria, insisting that nothing would make him extend his stay in office. Obi, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the banner of the Labour Party, and came third behind former … [Read more…]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, declared his intention to run for president in 2027, saying it is time to reset Nigeria. Makinde said this at a mega-rally to announce the alliance between the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and the Allied Peoples’ Movement, APM. The governor, who expressed worry over the dwindling fortunes … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that the dates scheduled for the party’s forthcoming primary elections for the 2027 general elections remain unchanged. The party made the clarification in a statement posted on its official X handle and signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the APC. The party said the clarification became … [Read more…]
The Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed the 18 commissioner nominees earlier sent to the House by Governor Chukwuma Soludo on May 4, 2026. The list comprised second-term appointees such as the former Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, to oversee Information and Value Reformation; former Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike; and Commissioner … [Read more…]
Operatives of the Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Central Police Station (CPS), on May 11, 2026, at about 10:50 a.m., rescued and rearrested two male suspects from an angry mob after they were allegedly caught engaging in ATM debit card swapping and fraud at a commercial bank on Okpara … [Read more…]
Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has announced the downgrade of 59 feeders under the franchise of the MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited. MainPower is a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, which services customers in Enugu State. EERC attributed the action to MainPower’s failure to meet the threshold of minimum hours of power … [Read more…]
Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has revealed why he is trading his speakership for a shot at a seat in the Agege Federal Constituency. Obasa made the disclosure on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, Lagos, convened ahead of the All Progressives Congress primaries. The sixth-term lawmaker said consultations with constituency stakeholders … [Read more…]
The family of Alexx Ekubo has announced the passing of the actor following a battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer. In a statement released by the family on the late actor’s verified Instagram account, he was said to have died at Evercare Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with the illness. “It is with … [Read more…]
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports claiming civilians were killed during a military airstrike on Tumfa market in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara, insisting there is no verified evidence of civilian casualties from the operation. The military was reacting to reports by AFP and rights groups alleging that dozens of people died after missiles … [Read more…]