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Tinubu pays final respects to the late Governor Akeredolu in Ondo State

President Bola Tinubu visited Ondo state on Wednesday to offer his condolences to the family of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. During the visit, Tinubu expressed...

Wike summoned by Senate to address rising Abuja kidnappings

The Nigerian Senate extends invitations to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igwe, addressing the alarming...

Lagos City witnesses protests due to soaring living expenses

Protesters have taken to the streets of Lagos, expressing frustration over the surging cost of living and soaring food prices, despite warnings from the police. The...

Tinubu pledges to persist until Nigerians find relief

President Bola Tinubu, reiterating his unyielding dedication to the well-being of Nigerians, has underscored his administration's commitment to tirelessly and diligently implement a range...

Edo's Labour Party faces division as Apapa's faction introduces a new candidate

Shortly after Barrister Olumide Akpata emerged as the Labour Party candidate for the Edo State governorship election, the faction led by Alhaji Lamidi Apapa has introduced their own candidate...

Atiku's former aide, Bwala, criticizes Peter Obi, labeling him the 'Twitter President'

Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the Atiku-Okowa 2023 presidential campaign, has labeled Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), as...

Gowon advises Tinubu: Don't fret over administration criticism

Yakubu Gowon, the former head of state in Nigeria, has offered counsel to President Bola Tinubu, advising him to dismiss criticism against his administration and maintain focus. This...

Labour Party National Chairman Julius Abure has been arrested

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has reportedly been apprehended by the Nigerian police in Benin City, Edo State, South-South, Nigeria....

NARTO suspends nationwide strike amid fuel scarcity

The members of NARTO, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, have opted to terminate their strike following the Federal Government's commitment to settle outstanding bridging claims associated...

APC declares inconclusive results for Edo Guber primary

The governorship primary election held in Edo State on Saturday has been declared inconclusive by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party has announced...

Usman Bugaje asserts that Tinubu lacks a solution to Nigeria's issues

Former House of Representatives member, Usman Bugaje, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu lacks the capability to address the challenges facing Nigeria, according to a report by GistReel. The...

INEC warns Edo Guber aspirants and parties of sanctions for unlawful campaign activities

The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo State, Anugbum Onuoha, has issued a stern warning to aspirants and political parties,...

Presidency and Atiku engage in a war of words over negative economic assumptions

The presidency issues a cautionary statement to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, urging him against negative assumptions about the economy. The Special Adviser to the President on...

Sowore and Bakare discharged, court orders DSS to return seized items

The Federal High Court in Abuja has made a significant decision, absolving Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare of charges related to treasonable felony. The ruling by Justice Emeka...

PDP Governors urge Tinubu and APC to resign if unable to govern Nigeria

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governors, have issued advice to the All Progressives Congress, APC, led by President Bola Tinubu, suggesting that if they are unable to...

Idahosa secures Edo APC primary win

Hon Dennis Idahosa, the representative for Ovia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, emerged victorious in the APC governorship primary election in Edo State. Announcing...

Reps aim to prohibit sports betting in Nigeria with the declaration "No more bets"

The Nigerian House of Representatives has unanimously passed a resolution to impose a ban on sports betting in the country. The decision was prompted by a motion...

Tinubu meets with governors to address food shortage and insecurity

Currently, President Bola Tinubu is engaged in a significant meeting with state governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Noteworthy attendees include Vice President Kashim Shettima...

Dantata: Parliamentary system is more cost-effective than presidential system

Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a highly respected elder statesman, has conveyed his endorsement for the shift from a presidential system of government to a parliamentary one. Dantata...

Party Secretary warns: If PDP doesn't have a candidate for Edo Guber, blame Obaseki

Mr. Hilary Otsu, the Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo, asserted that Governor Godwin Obaseki bears responsibility if PDP fails to present a candidate for the forthcoming...