…Says ‘Ward Capitalism’ will Take Development to Grassroots By John Alechenu, ABUJA The presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Arch. Peter Agada, has said his administration would prioritise production, grassroots development and the integration of young Nigerians into the economy if elected president in 2027. Agada, who spoke in Abuja on Thursday, said […]

—Says governor remains his benefactor By Dayo Johnson, Akure The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Ondo South, Dr Isaacs Kekemeke, has dismissed reports of a rift between him and Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing the speculation as the handiwork of political opponents. Kekemeke, a former APC National Vice Chairman, South-West, spoke with […]

By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for prioritising road infrastructure as part of his administration’s development agenda. Shettima gave the commendation on Thursday while inaugurating the newly completed 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku dual carriageway in Rivers State. The road, which links communities across Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to improving the welfare and dignity of Nigeria’s military veterans. Oluyede gave the assurance on Thursday, August 20, 2026, during an interactive engagement with veterans from the North-East geopolitical zone in Yola, Adamawa State. […]

Indian authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a Nigerian national who collapsed and died after being detained and questioned at a railway station in Surat. The Government Railway Police (GRP) began the inquiry on Wednesday following the man’s death under circumstances being treated as suspicious. The deceased, whose identity has not been […]

Adeleke, who won his re-election on Saturday, August 15 on the platform of Accord party, arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at exactly 5:25pm.

By Vincent Ujumadu The Nigeria Reset Movement (NRM), a non-governmental organisation, has accused Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, of betraying his supporters by reaffirming his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The organisation’s Public Relations Officer, David Jones, made the allegation in a statement issued in Awka, Anambra […]

Renowned political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to make electoral debates a mandatory feature of Nigeria’s electoral process.

Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought an Irish castle and are “excited” about the historic home, a spokesman for the businessman said in a statement Thursday.

…As CSO demands: Make Osun national baseline for general election By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has pledged to surpass the performance recorded in the August 15 Osun State governorship election during the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja during a solidarity visit to the commission’s headquarters by […]