The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Sokoto State has blasted former Governor Aminu Tambuwal, describing him as “politically retired.” The State Chairman of the party, Sadiq Achida, launched the attack while addressing journalists on Monday in Sokoto. Achida said that Tambuwal had no independent political base, claiming that he rose to power through the influence…
A coalition of opposition groups have advised former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, to work together or be prepared to hand President Bola Tinubu a second term on a platter of gold.Coalition of civil society groups including the Save Democracy Mega Alliance, SDMA, and the Civil Societies…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final list of 17 candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, 2026. Mr Sam Olumekun, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, IVEC, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Tuesday in…
The Benue State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of police officers and civilians in a series of violent attacks by suspected armed herders and local militias across parts of the state over the weekend.In a statement issued by its State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, the party said it “deeply…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, joined dignitaries across the Diplomatic Corps, Government, Corporate Nigeria, and Industries to celebrate the People’s Republic of China’s 76th anniversary at a colourful celebration held in the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Monday, September 22. In…
President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reform of the global financial architecture governing Africa’s mineral wealth, urging the continent to take greater control of its resources and value chains. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the call at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development…
The National Assembly has unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. Her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, was reopened on Tuesday morning by the Sergeant-at-Arms of the National Assembly, with support from security personnel. In a video shared on Tuesday, Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji,…
Atalanta manager Ivan Juric has suggested Ademola Lookman was misled by poor advice during his failed bid to force a summer move to Inter Milan. The Nigeria international submitted a transfer request in August and went AWOL after Atalanta rejected Inter’s €45m offer. He was subsequently frozen out of the squad in the build-up to…
Kwara United head coach Tunde Sanni believes his side can overturn their narrow first-leg defeat to Asante Kotoko when the two teams meet again this weekend in the CAF Confederation Cup. The Harmony Boys lost 4-3 to the Ghanaian giants in Kumasi on Sunday, but a 1-0 win in the return fixture would be enough…
Asante Kotoko striker Albert Amoah insists the Ghanaian side will finish the job against Kwara United despite only managing a slim 4-3 victory in their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first-leg clash on Sunday. Amoah scored twice at the Accra Sports Stadium to hand the Porcupine Warriors the advantage, though defensive lapses allowed the Nigerian…
