Ikpeazu mourns late Abia PDP gov candidate
The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has condoled with the family of the deceased governorship candidate of the People Democratic Party, Prof. Uche Ikonne. In a statement signed by the governor on…
BREAKING: US announces visa ban on Nigerians undermining democracy
The United States has announced visa restrictions on some Nigerians accused of undermining democracy, noting that this was part of the action to advance democracy and tackle corruption in Nigeria. The US…
Bayelsa man Arepamowei Koru beats lover to death
A Bayelsa man, Mr Arepamowei Koru, has been arrested for beating his live-in lover, 22-year-old Toma Angolo to death during what neighbours described as a minor quarrel on Tuesday evening. Tongolo was said…
Senate confirms Arase as Chairman, Police Service Commission
The Senate confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Mr. Solomon Arase as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday. His confirmation followed the Committee on Police Affairs’…
Fuel Scarcity, Naira Redesign Ploy to Sabotage Election – Tinubu
A new twist was added to the current fuel scarcity in the country and naira redesign as the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu alleged that these…
Djokovic qualifies for Australian Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic equalled former coach Andre Agassi’s record with his 26th consecutive win at the Australian Open on Wednesday, advancing to the semi-finals. The nine-time champion was in fine form again,…
Brit arrested in Spain for allegedly helping Putin ally evade sanctions
A British man was arrested in Spain for extradition to the U.S. for allegedly helping an oligarch with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin evade sanctions. The U.S. Department of Justice…
President Buhari faces legal battle over attacks on Peter Obi
The President Muhammadu Buhari administration has been told to promptly investigate the reported attacks on the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, or face a legal battle. The warning was issued…
DMO auctions 4 FGN bonds valued at N360bn
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has put four Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds worth N360 billion up for auction at N1,000 per unit. According to a DMO circular, the bonds on offer are the reopening…
Russia fires hypersonic missile into Atlantic Ocean
The Russian Navy has successfully tested its new hypersonic Zirkon missile by means of computer simulation during a manoeuvre in the Atlantic Ocean, it announced on Wednesday. This was carried out during…
‘Gunpoint’ declaration of results over with 2022 Electoral Act – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned politicians that the era of snatching of ballots boxes, forcing returning officers to declare results at gunpoint and over voting has passed…
Buhari figurehead leader; Tunde Sabiu de facto president – Naja’atu Muhammad
Naja’atu Muhammad, the former APC presidential campaign council’s head of…
As Governor, I Have Not Seen New Naira Notes — Ortom
The governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has revealed that despite his position, he has yet to see the new naira notes. He said this on Wednesday as he backed calls for the extension of the deadline…
NNPC Ready For N1.9tr Road Repairs, Tasks Truckers On Safety
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) has said it is set to implement the N1.9 trillion project to repair 44 roads after it delivered significantly on the N621 billion repair of 21 roads under a…
I Made A Mistake Supporting Buhari, I Won’t Repeat It With Tinubu – Najatu Mohammed
As the 2023 general election approaches, a former All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain Hajiya Najaatu Muhammad has said that she will not repeat the mistake made on Buhari for Tinubu, the party’s …
FG to ban aviation workers’ strikes
The Federal Government on Wednesday apologised to air travellers over the industrial action of the National Union of Air Transport Employees, the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of…
My father is capable, says Seyi Tinubu
Seyi Tinubu, son of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has said his father has the experience, tolerance and capacity to change the fortunes of Nigerians for the…
BREAKING: Abia PDP gov candidate is dead
The Abia State Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Prof Uche Ikonne, is dead. This was announced in a statement by his son, Dr Chikezie Uche-Ikonne, on Wednesday. The statement read, “I…
Sidechic Sues Sugar Daddy As Relationship Sours
A Ghanaian lady, Deborah Seyram Adablah, has sued her estranged lover for broken promises. According to Ghana Celebrities on Tuesday,…
Fixation on Tinubu’s health is mischievous… we’re not preparing for Olympics – Shettima
Kashim Shettima, the vice-presidential…
Mike Tyson faces new US rape lawsuit
A woman in New York state has filed a civil suit against Mike Tyson, accusing the former boxing champion of raping her in a limousine in the early 1990s, according to court filings. The woman, who asked…
Why Ronaldo Ditched His Super Agent, Mendes
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly demanded super agent Jorge Mendes secure him a…
Journalists need bulletproof vests during elections, IPC tells police
The International Press Centre (IPC) has called on the Nigeria police to provide bulletproof vests for journalists covering the February 25 and March 11 elections. Lanre Arogundade, the IPC executive…
Classified documents found in former U.S. Vice-President Pence’s house
An undisclosed number of classified documents…