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EDO: PDP declines to sign peace accord ahead of governorship poll
THE Peoples Democratic Party has refused to sign the peace accord for the Edo State Governorship election scheduled for September 21. Former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar announced this on Thursday at the venue of the signing of the peace accord in Benin. While thanking those who signed the peace accord, he said, “As…
Nigerians will vote Tinubu out in 2027 – Lukman
A former National Vice Chairman, North-West of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, says just as the military was booted out of power over 25 years ago, Nigerians will vote out President Bola Tinubu come 2027. He said the APC has failed Nigerians and does not deserve to be re-elected in the 2027 general…
Tinubu approves N108b for states to tackle flood, erosion
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved N108 billion for the 36 states of the federation to tackle flooding and other natural disaster. This was disclosed on Wednesday by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Receiving the Speaker of the House of Representatives Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, the Vice President described…
BORNO: 30 dead, over 400,000 households displaced by Maiduguri flood
SEVERE flooding in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri has claimed at least 30 lives and forced 400,000 people from their homes, officials said Wednesday. “The death toll is 30,” National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) spokesman Ezekiel Manzo told AFP a day after water from an overflowing dam swept away thousands of homes in the…
Mikel Arteta signs new long-term contract at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has penned a new deal at Arsenal on improved terms. The Spaniard was in the final year of his previous deal, will now stay on until at least 2027, according to the new contract. “We’re delighted to announce that Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract with the club,” Arsenal announced on…
Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s first 2024 presidential debate
Caption: Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris debate Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP) By PolitiFact Staff IT started off friendly. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump shook hands to start their first presidential debate Sept. 10 in Philadelphia. But the amicable vibes faded fast as Trump and Harris sparred…
Kekere-Ekun CJN: In her shoes
Working with her fellow justices, lawyers and other stakeholders, My Lord the CJN must take a bold look at the Evidence Act and present a draft to the National Assembly that will ensure justice and equity. Immediately following this is the Supreme Court Rules. Apart from the Constitution, the Supreme Court Rules is the most…
Peter Obi Nigerian version of Donald Trump — Presidency
THE Presidency has described the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, as the Nigerian version of former US President and Republican candidate for the US 2024 election, Donald Trump. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, Temitope Ajayi, drew the comparison in a post on social media…
Gombe varsity ASUU embarks on indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University branch, has declared a total and indefinite strike over a litany of unmet demands. This is the first time the academic body in the university is taking an internal strike action since the institution was founded in 2003. The decision was taken after a congress…
‘Reverse harsh economic policies’, Gani Adams tells Tinubu
The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has raised his voice against the present administration on the various challenges faced by Nigerians. In an open letter titled ‘President Bola Tinubu, Time is Going’ sent to the media, Adams urged President Bola to reverse some of his harsh policies, saying the time is ticking.He wrote, “Your Excellency,I…
EDO: Again, Court upholds Akpata as LP’s governorship candidate
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by Kenneth Imansuangbon, seeking to disqualify Olumide Akpata as the governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Okon Abang, the appellate court held among others, that Imansuangbon failed…
ZAMFARA: Panic in Zurmi as bandit leader imposes ₦30m levy
The residents of Moriki town in the Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State are in fear as the deadline given them by notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, to pay an imposed ₦30m levy expires today. The bandit kingpin, in a viral video imposed the ₦30m levy on the community, following the killing of over…
‘I’m still in charge of Super Eagles’: Eguavoen clears air on coaching role
AUSTIN Eguavoen has dismissed reports that he has quit as Super Eagles caretaker head coach. The former Nigeria captain was widely reported on Tuesday to have ended his time as the interim coach of the Super Eagles after leading them to a 3-0 victory over Benin Republic and a 0-0 draw with Rwanda in 2025…
Nigeria’s oil production rose to 1.35mbpd in August — OPEC
Nigeria’s crude oil production increased from 1.307 million barrels per day in July to 1.352mbpd in August. According to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in its September Monthly Oil Market Report, the average daily crude production rose marginally by 45,000 barrels per day. Quoting information obtained through direct communication with the Nigerian…
Court grants N10m bail each to #EndBadGovernance protesters
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted N10 million bail on each to the ten members of the #EndBadGovernance protesters who were charged with attempt to overthrow President Bola Tinubu between August 1 and 4th this year. While delivering ruling in their bail applications, Justice Emeka Nwite said the protesters must produce sureties…
Ghana to play on neutral ground as CAF withdraws approval for Kumasi stadium
The Black Stars of Ghana will not be playing home matches at home for the foreseeable future following a Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision. The country’s only remaining eligible ground for international matches, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, has now lost that status due to poor maintenance. “The Confederation of African Football…
Ajaero: Oppressive control under Tinubu surpasses military dictatorship — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the “oppressive control” by President Bola Tinubu’s administration “surpasses even the harshest days of military dictatorship”. “The escalating assault on civil society and the media by the Bola Tinubu administration is profoundly disturbing,” he wrote in an X post on Tuesday. “The recent arrest of Mr. Joe Ajaero, President…
BAUCHI: One killed, others injured in Toro protest
A protest on Tuesday, in Zaranda Gari village, in the Toro Local government area of Bauchi State, has resulted in the death of one person and left several people injured. The incident, reported at approximately 9:00 am, began when residents gathered to protest the arrest of a charcoal dealer. The blockade was further exacerbated by…
Petrol subsidy removed to provide resources for infrastructure investments — Tinubu
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has said that the removal of petrol subsidy in May 2023 was designed to free up resources for investment in critical infrastructure. The President spoke when he declared open the 17th Annual Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Banking and Finance Conference held in Abuja. “Though painful in the short term,…
Ajaero: Presidency rejects rights violation claims by UK TUC
The Presidency on Tuesday faulted human rights violation claims levelled against it by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the United Kingdom. In a statement, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero is not above the law and should have honoured invitations by security agencies for alleged terrorism financing. The…