The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has congratulated Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on his unanimous emergence as the APC gubernatorial candidate for a second term across the political wards, local government areas, and senatorial zones of Enugu State. In a congratulatory message issued on Friday, Udeh described the consensus … [Read more…]
…Party releases procedures for presidential primaries, postpones exercise in Kwara The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, held its gubernatorial primary elections across the states of the federation, an exercise that has been greeted by mixed reactions. Among those elected were Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos; Barr. Peter Mbah, Enugu; Solomon Adeola, Ogun; Jamilu Gwamna, Gombe; … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, … [Read more…]
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled for Thursday, May 21. Fubara in a statement he personally signed said his decision was taken in the interest of peace, stability and unity of the state. Fubara said the decision followed a “deep reflection and … [Read more…]
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision at the conclusion of the bank’s two-day MPC 305th meeting, held from 19 to 20 May in Abuja. The decision comes after the central bank … [Read more…]
…Says Enugu Residents Ready to Re-Elect Gov Mbah in 2027 Barr Josh Ejeh, a political analyst and public affairs commentator, says many residents of Enugu State are ready to support Governor Peter Mbah for a second term while pushing for stronger political alignment between the South-East and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on … [Read more…]
The Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday declared former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. Jonathan was announced by the presidential screening committee set up by the camp to screen aspirants for the party’s primary elections. A member of the committee … [Read more…]
Afrinvest West Africa has unveiled several gift items ahead of Rangers International FC’s final-day Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Ikorodu City FC scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026. The initiative, according to the company, is aimed at boosting stadium attendance and motivating football enthusiasts, particularly supporters of the NPFL. According to the investment banking … [Read more…]
Fresh details have emerged following the abduction of teachers and students during an attack on schools and nearby communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo. The victims were reportedly kidnapped by armed assailants who invaded the area last Friday, targeting Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School. Community sources disclosed … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Police Force, Ebonyi State Command, has dismantled a motorcycle-snatching syndicate operating within and outside the state, leading to the recovery of 11 stolen motorcycles. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a press release made available to journalists. According to the statement, the breakthrough was achieved under … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for aspirants seeking elective offices ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement signed by its National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the party said the new deadline for aspirants contesting State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, … [Read more…]
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has won the Imo West Senatorial District (Orlu Zone) primary election of the All Progressives Congress, defeating former Governor Rochas Okorocha by a landslide. Uzodimma secured 230,464 votes, while Okorocha polled 1,098 votes in the Option A4 primary conducted on Monday. The declaration was made at the party’s collation headquarters … [Read more…]