Nwifuru to council chairmen: Win LGAs in 2027 or lose jobs
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed the newly sworn-in local government chairmen to ensure the All Progressives Congress, APC, wins their respective areas in the 2027 general elections or risk losing their positions. Nwifuru said his directive was not a threat to opposition parties but a clear expression of […]
Presidency attacks Atiku’s $1.2m US lobbying deal
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Dr Sunday Dare, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his reported $1.2 million lobbying agreement with a Washington-based firm, describing the campaign emanating from the United States as politically motivated speculation. Dare, in a statement, alleged that the media campaign surrounding the […]
22-year-old arrested for attempted murder, motorcycle theft in Kebbi
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Bello Abubakar of Ganwo Village, Yauri Local Government Area, in connection with the attempted culpable homicide of a commercial motorcycle rider and theft of his motorcycle. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on […]
Man City agree to sign Enzo Fernandez for record £125m – Reports
City have been chasing Fernandez for several months and the Argentina international is on the verge of moving to the Etihad Stadium on deadline day.
Diphtheria claims 23 lives in Plateau, 143 suspected cases recorded
By Golok Nanmwa JOS – No fewer than 23 persons have died following a suspected outbreak of diphtheria in Plateau State, with health authorities recording 143 suspected cases in the last two weeks. The Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, disclosed this in a telephone interview with Channels Television in Jos, saying the […]
Former British PM Starmer steps down as MP
Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday announced his decision to step down as Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras.
