The APC governorship candidate said he had met with the former aspirant during his reconciliation visits because he believed the person genuinely desired to serve the state, but later concluded that the interest was driven by personal gain.

Tanko urged leaders to prioritise investments that would improve citizens’ welfare through better public transportation, healthcare, education and other essential services.

According to him, while members were making financial contributions towards acquiring the property, Chief Adebutu asked them to keep their money and personally paid for the building.

US President Donald Trump arrived on Sunday for the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium near New York where Argentina will take on Spain at the climax of the 48-team tournament.

…Promises to push for national minimum pension By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its preparedness for a major national struggle for a comprehensive review of the national minimum wage. NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero hinted at this while making his remarks at the commissioning of the Comrade Godwin Abumisi […]

The leadership of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, has congratulated its Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, at 65, ahead of the 2027 polls.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate for the August 15 poll has assured residents of the state that he will make the state safe for business to thrive and citizens to prosper.

Lionel Messi’s Argentina made three changes to their starting line-up for Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain as the holders attempt to become the first team since 1962 to retain the trophy.

Folorunsho, in the report, recalled that on July 10, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER discovered and deactivated illegal refining sites within the Egbema axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area.

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has marked his 65th birthday with a message of gratitude to God, reflection on his journey and a renewed commitment to service to humanity. Obi, in a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate the […]

ABUJA — President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has pledged to lead an inclusive administration that caters for the interests of all members of the association, saying her victory represents a collective achievement for lawyers committed to building a stronger Bar. Badejo-Okusanya made the commitment in a statement issued on Sunday after […]

The full list of winners in the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, national elections has been released following the conclusion of voting and the announcement of results by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, ECNBA, on Sunday

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, and former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo have exchanged accusations following her defection from the ruling party to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Adeola accused some opposition politicians of pursuing the 2027 governorship contest for personal interests rather […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has raised concerns over the recent increase in petroleum product import licences, warning that the development could worsen price instability, increase pressure on the naira and push petrol prices higher. National Publicity Secretary of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, who spoke on Sunday, said the […]

Canadian rapper Drake has placed a $1.5 million (about N2.3 billion) bet on Argentina to defeat Spain in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final.