The All Progressives Congress (APC) has given its backing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek re-election in 2027, according to the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Basiru said Tinubu enjoys widespread support within the party but clarified that no decision had been made regarding the vice-presidential slot. […]
Russia’s latest aerial attack on Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa has resulted in one fatality and 13 injuries, including three rescue workers who were hurt at the scene. The attack, which targeted residential buildings, higher education institutions, civilian infrastructure, and transport, has caused significant damage. According to Oleg Kiper, the governor of […]
Tottenham Hotspur has been fined £75,000 by the Football Association (FA) for crowd control breaches during their Premier League match against Manchester United on September 29, 2024. The fine was imposed due to homophobic chants from Tottenham fans, which were deemed unacceptable and in breach of FA rules. The incident occurred during the […]
A security breach attempt was foiled on Thursday when an unidentified individual tried to get close to President Bola Tinubu during an official event in Kaduna State. The President was addressing an audience to commission projects executed by Governor Uba Sani’s administration when the incident occurred. The intruder suddenly approached the President, causing […]
In a significant show of solidarity, the Ojelabi-led Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) recently received a delegation from Alaba International Market, one of Africa’s largest electronics and electrical markets. The market executives and members declared their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC leadership in Lagos. […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi Something unusual is happening in Nigeria’s academic space a silent wave of salary arrears is being paid out to university lecturers, some of whom left the system years ago with no hope of ever being remembered. A former ASUU member, known on social media as @Nig_Farmer, recently shared a lighthearted tweet: […]
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reiterated his administration’s strong stance on security, declaring that his government maintains a zero-tolerance policy for crime and criminal elements in the state. Speaking during a security stakeholders’ engagement held in Umuahia, the governor emphasized that the safety of lives and property remains a top priority of his […]
The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Y. Suleiman, is increasingly being seen as a pivotal figure in determining the future direction of Bauchi State, as his leadership continues to influence major legislative and developmental decisions. Since assuming office, Suleiman has used his position to champion progressive policies, with a strong focus […]
A security expert, Dr. Aondona Mnenge, has described the ongoing killings in Benue State as acts of terrorism, warning that the nature of the violence bears the hallmarks of a coordinated campaign to instill fear and displace communities. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Mnenge, a counter-terrorism analyst and security consultant, said the […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has identified wealthy residents of Abuja, popularly referred to as “big men,” as the greatest obstacle to effective tax collection and infrastructure development in the nation’s capital. Wike stated this on Wednesday during the commissioning of the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari A. Kyari Street) […]
