July 20, 2025
Anambra PDP candidate Ezenwafor alive after shooting
Jude Ezenwafor, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, who was shot by unknown gunmen in Abuja, is said to be alive, contrary to speculations about his death.According to a press release from his media campaign office, Ifeabata Media Team, Ezenwafor, who was shot in […]
Okpebholo was right to warn Peter Obi – Edo APC
The Edo Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended Governor Monday Okpebholo following his warning to Peter Obi not to enter the state without security clearance. Speaking on Saturday, the state chairman of the party, Jarrett Tenebe, stated that Okpebholo was right because Obi’s last visit to the state coincided with the killing […]
Ndume urges Tinubu to include South-East in appointments
Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the South-East is included in future appointments.Ndume was reacting to the latest round of appointments into governing boards of key federal agencies by President Tinubu. Describing the appointment of more northerners into boards of federal agencies as a welcome step towards […]
Obi capable of tackling nation’s challenges – Ebonyi Obidients
Members of the Obidient Movement in Ebonyi State have reiterated that the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, remains the most qualified to lead Nigeria out of its current challenges come 2027. They declared this at an event in Abakaliki marking Obi’s 64th birthday anniversary at the weekend. The […]
Atiku, El-Rufai’s arrival at Daura choreographed, ADC exploiting Buhari’s demise – Presidency
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been accused of exploiting former president Muhammadu Buhari’s demise for political gains. The accusation was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, in response to ADC alleging that the Bola Tinubu administration is using Buhari’s burial to whitewash its image. In […]
Kaduna teachers threaten strike over delayed implementation of N70,000 minimum wage
The Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has issued a warning to the state government, demanding full implementation of the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage or risk a total shutdown of schools across the state. The union gave the government until the end of August 2025 to begin payment, or face […]
No qualified heir to Buhari’s 12 million vote-bank – Osita Okechukwu
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osita Okechukwu, on Sunday declared that none of the prominent politicians positioning themselves to inherit late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s 12 million “vote-bank” possesses the credentials to be his heir. Okechukwu disclosed this while addressing journalists during an interdenominational church service in honour of Buhari in […]
Tinubu Attends 8th Day Prayer For Late Awujale
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Ijebu-Ode to attend the eighth-day prayer ceremony for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The president left the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport Sunday morning. He is accompanied by his firstlady, Oluremi. The President is expected to join Governor Dapo Abiodun and other dignitaries at the […]
Nigeria debt profile to hit N160 trillion as Tinubu’s govt prepares to borrow additional N9.3 trillion
Nigeria’s total public debt could soar to ₦160.6 trillion by December 2025, according to a new projection by CSL Stockbrokers Limited, raising fresh concerns about the country’s fiscal sustainability. The Lagos-based investment and financial advisory firm said in a report that the federal government may borrow an additional ₦9.3 trillion before the end of the […]