Written by A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Okoye, says the commission, the police and other law enforcement agencies can initiate an investigation into the ₦10 million pledge by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to councillors ahead of the 2027 general elections. Okoye, a … Continue reading “[VIDEO] Wike’s ₦10m Pledge: INEC, Police Can Trigger Investigation, Says Okoye”
A spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Alwan Hassan, has said President Bola Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election against all odds, insisting that former President Muhammadu Buhari did not fully support his candidacy. Hassan said Tinubu secured victory largely through his own political strength, arguing that Buhari did not … Continue reading “Tinubu Won 2023 Election On His Own, Buhari Didn’t Fully Support Him – APC’s Hassan”
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Benue State Government of plotting to disrupt the planned visit of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state, an allegation the government has dismissed as false. Obi is scheduled to visit Benue State on Wednesday for a town hall meeting in Makurdi and a humanitarian … Continue reading “NDC Alleges Plot To Disrupt Obi’s Benue Visit, Govt Denies Claim”
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has recorded no new Ebola case since confirming the first imported infection on October 20, 2026, but 28 people exposed to the patient are still being monitored. The agency said 34 of the 62 contacts identified in connection with the case had completed … Continue reading “No New Ebola Case In Nigeria, 28 Contacts Still Under Watch – NCDC”
The University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, is set to graduate 22,961 students at its 31st and 32nd combined convocation ceremonies on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The figure represents an increase of 10,511 graduands over the 12,450 recorded at the university’s last combined convocation in November 2024. The ceremony, scheduled to hold at … Continue reading “UNIUYO To Graduate 22,961 Students, 214 With First Class Honours”
Four candidates contesting the 2027 Lagos State governorship election have presented different approaches to tackling the state’s challenges of flooding, traffic congestion, housing, and education, with promises ranging from technology-driven environmental solutions and expanded public transportation to affordable homes and free education. The candidates — Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), … Continue reading “[VIDEO] Lagos Candidates Disagree On Flooding, Traffic, Housing, Education At Governorship Debate”
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Adedeji Doherty, has defended his political relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, despite the latter’s support for President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Doherty said Wike’s position in the APC-led Federal Government does not … Continue reading “Lagos 2027: PDP’s Deji Doherty Defends Alliance With Wike, Tinubu”
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos State, Funsho Doherty, has blamed the persistence of the agbero system in the state on a lack of political will by successive administrations to reform the transport sector. Agberos are transport touts who collect money from commercial bus drivers and other transport operators … Continue reading “No Political Will To Deal With Agberos In Lagos, Says NDC’s Funsho Doherty”
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to deploy 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to move one million passengers daily as part of plans to ease transportation challenges in the state. Hamzat, the incumbent Deputy Governor, also disclosed plans to expand water transportation with 77 … Continue reading “2027 Elections: Lagos APC Candidate Hamzat Promises 4,000 CNG Buses, 77 Electric Ferries”
Manchester United twice came from two goals down to salvage a remarkable 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday and potentially save manager Michael Carrick’s job. Goals in stoppage time from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu rescued a point, but United will spend a two-week international break in the relegation zone. Carrick’s team conceded … Continue reading “Man Utd Fight Back Twice To Rescue 4-4 Draw Against Villa”