By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman YOBE — The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, has continued his consultations with traditional rulers, seeking the support and prayers of the Emir of Geidam, Alhaji Mustapha Ibn Mahmud, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Wali, who visited the monarch at his palace […]

Liberia is the latest African country to agree to take in migrants deported under US President Donald Trump’s contested immigration crackdown.

…Deploy personnel across 13 LGAs, 171 wards By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Police Command has announced a restriction of vehicular and human movement across the state on Saturday, August 22, 2026, ahead of the local government elections. The restriction will take effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. across the state’s 13 Local […]

…faults KAGOTE allegations, explains leadership changes By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has assured the people of Ogoni of a fair outcome from its ongoing dialogue with the Federal Government on the resumption of oil operations in the area. The assurance followed concerns raised by the leadership […]

The former vice president said Obasanjo lacked sufficient electoral support in his home state and the South-West to win the election without substantial backing from the North.