Fielding Atiku as PDP candidate in 2023 was an error - Abba Moro
The lawmaker said the outcome of the polls showed that Nigerians rejected the party's decision to field a northerner, adding that the PDP had since reviewed its strategy and accepted that an error was made.
US Open: Swiatek beats Arango to reach second round
World number two Iga Swiatek powered into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, swatting aside Colombia’s Emiliana Arango with a brisk straight sets victory.
Taylor Swift announces engagement to Travis Kelce on Instagram
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday, setting the stage for a high-profile wedding for the celebrity couple.
‘We won’t take it’, N’Central stakeholders kick against PDP, APC’s zoning arrangement
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: North Central political stakeholders have rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s PDP zoning of the 2027 presidency to the South, insisting that the region will not accept continued marginalisation in the nation’s leadership arrangement. They also rejected the zoning arrangement of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, declaring that any party that […]
Governors must join Tinubu to tackle poverty – Senator Fadahunsi
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Senator representing Osun-East senatorial district, Francis Fadahunsi has stressed the need for the 36 States Governors to join President Bola Tinubu’s crusade against poverty. He said the President, has within little over two years rejig the nation’s economy and much of the revenue is disbursed to the governors, as well […]
ASUU rejects FG’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund
..says it’s a trapped to enslave academics .. calls for implementation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN renegotiated agreement By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has rejected the Federal Government’s newly introduced loan scheme, the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund, TISSF, describing it as a debt trap to enslave academics. The Federal […]
Ukraine eases ban on men aged 18-22 travelling abroad
Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 are now allowed to travel abroad, Kyiv authorities said on Tuesday, in an easing of a law designed to ensure enough army conscripts to fight Russia’s invasion.
Dozens of bandits neutralised in Kwara, says government source
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Dozens of bandits implicated in recent security breaches in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state have been neutralised in a coordinated onslaught by security forces in their hideouts. In a related development, security sources on Monday evening revealed that the wife of the traditional ruler of Babanla has been whisked […]
Court, not police, must decide fate of two lawyers – Analysts
The trial of two lawyers, Ademola Owolabi and Adebayo Akeju, is scheduled to resume on October 13, 2025, before Justice Serifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court, with legal experts emphasizing that only the court—not differing police assessments—can determine the defendants’ guilt or innocence.
NSA vows sustained crackdown on terrorists
National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday vowed that the Federal Government would sustain its onslaught against terrorists and kidnappers until they were completely defeated. Ribadu gave the assurance in Abuja while handing over 128 victims rescued from kidnappers in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara. ”There will be no respite in […]
OKB Price Shocks and Avalanche Price Prediction Rise as BlockDAG’s 2.5M Miners Lead the Charge
OKB Jumps on Record Burn, Avalanche Targets $200, but BlockDAG’s $373M Presale and 2.5M Miners Dominate Headlines The cryptocurrency market is never short on surprises. This week, OKB delivered a dramatic jolt with a price surge of over 24%, fueled by a record-breaking token burn that cut its supply in half and lit up trading […]
Two PDP Assembly members defect to APC in Ondo
The letters of resignation of the two lawmakers were read at the plenary by the Clerk of the Assembly, Mr Benjamin Jayeola.
INEC appeals to residents to participate in CVR exercise in Delta
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Delta has urged eligible residents to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise to enable them vote in future elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sir Etekamba Umoren, made the call on Tuesday in Asaba during the flag off of the exercise. Umoren said that the biometric […]
Unilorin ASUU stages peaceful protest
…Tasks FG to avert looming strike by implementing agreements it reached with the union. By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) chapter on Tuesday staged a peaceful rally to draw the attention of the Federal Government to their plights and avert the looming strike. The […]
Tinubu bans exportation of raw shea nuts
The six-month ban is specifically aimed at boosting Nigeria’s shea value chain to generate around $300 million annually in the short term.
Atu backs Oshiomhole for second term
Chief Press Secretary of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Mr. Benjamin Atu, has defended Senator Adams Oshiomhole, describing him as a leader with proven administrative competence and urging continued support for his re-election bid.
