Rivers 2027: PDP, APC, LP, AA to jointly pick one governorship candidate — Wike
Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Saturday declared that the four political parties under the "Rainbow Coalition" in Rivers State will collectively agree on a single governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, shutting down speculation that any individual has already secured the ticket.
Peter Obi accepts NDC presidential ticket, unveils vision for security, economy, national renewal
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has formally accepted his nomination as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 presidential election, unveiling an ambitious agenda focused on security, economic recovery, healthcare, education and national unity.
PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic final that ended 1-1 after extra time in Budapest.
AIG Zone 9, Kanayo Uzuegbu, dies after battle with cancer
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 9 Headquarters, Umuahia, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, is dead.
Gov Otti emerges unopposed for 2nd term
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State on Saturday emerged unopposed as the Labour Party’s candidate for the Abia State governorship race.
Convention chaos: Turaki-led PDP alleges intimidation
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday accused the Federal Government of frustrating its Special National Convention in Abuja through venue intimidation and heavy security deployment, which it said prevented the event from proceeding as planned.
Abaribe secures LP ticket for 6th term bid; Nwokocha, Ogah, others emerge
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, on Saturday, secured the Labour Party senatorial ticket for a 6th term bid.
NDC confirms Peter Obi as presidential candidate; ADC declares El-Rufai prisoner of conscience
Senator Victor Umeh moved the motion for Obi’s ratification. Ovie Omo-Agege, former deputy senate president, seconded it
Dutch health officials clear hantavirus ship to sail again
A cruise ship which sparked a global health alert over a deadly outbreak of hantavirus was on Saturday cleared to put to sea again after cleaning and disinfection.
Labour Party adopts Okereke as 2027 presidential candidate
The Labour Party has formally presented Dr. Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
PSG, Arsenal go to extra time in Champions League final
The Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal on Saturday went to extra time with the score 1-1 after 90 minutes in Budapest
