APC candidate missing as INEC publishes list of governorship contenders in Akwa Ibom
There is no governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom state in the list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to PremiumTimes, the space meant for APC’s governorship candidate was blank in the list pasted at the INEC headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, over the weekend. […]
Obi replies Atiku: I look forward to completing my political journey of miracles in 2023
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says he looks forward to witnessing the miracle of his winning the 2023 election. Obi spoke on Monday during an interview with Channels Television. On July 22, Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said expecting Obi to win the […]
I am behind Atiku, says Ortom amid row over PDP VP pick
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, says he is “behind” Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ortom said he will not contradict the statement made by Atiku on the process that led to the selection of his running mate. There have been cracks in the party following […]
Four Kaduna train passengers released after 119 days in captivity (updated)
Four persons abducted during an attack on a train in Kaduna have been released from captivity. The passengers, who were among dozens of persons kidnapped on March 28, were freed on Monday. Tukur Mamu (aide to Ahmad Gumi, Islamic cleric) who has been involved in negotiations for the release of the captives, […]
Nigerians to pay more as bakers hike bread price by 20%
Nigerian bakers have decided to hike the price of bread by 20 percent amid surging production costs. Last week, bakers, under the aegis of the Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria (PBAN), embarked on a four-day warning strike to demand government intervention regarding the prices of materials used in bread production. On Monday, Bakers in […]
Three soldiers injured as gunmen attack presidential guard troops
Three soldiers of the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade’s 7 battalion have reportedly sustained injuries in an ambush by gunmen in Abuja. The battalion is a unit under the Guards Brigade, which is responsible for protecting the president. The soldiers, according to sources within the military, were said to be on routine patrol […]
‘We believe strongly in his nomination’ — clerics explain their presence at Shettima unveiling
The clerics who attended the unveiling of Kashim Shettima, a former governor of Borno, as the running mate of Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, say they are not fake. Pictures of the clerics attending the event July 20 sparked outrage online, with many calling them “fake bishops”. The development […]
Lawyer sues Tinubu, APC over Muslim-Muslim ticket
Osigwe Momoh, an Abuja-based lawyer, has sued the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, for fielding a Muslim vice-presidential candidate. Tinubu had picked Kashim Shettima, former governor of Borno, as his running mate for the 2023 presidential election. The development elicited outrage from key stakeholders, particularly the Christian Association […]
CLOSE-UP: Amusan, the ‘accidental hurdler’ who became Nigeria’s first world record holder in athletics
After nine days of track and field events on the Hayward Field in Oregon, Nigeria was battling a drought of medals at the 2022 World Athletic Championship. Results were not going in tandem with the expectations and quality of talents of the Nigerian contingents. Several events completed, no podium finish and little excitement. But […]
FG orders closure of FGC in Abuja over security threat
The ministry of education has ordered the immediate closure of the Federal Government College, Kwali, in the federal capital territory (FCT) over security threats. In a statement issued on Monday, Ben Goong, director of press and public relations in the ministry of education, attributed the decision to a security breach in communities around […]