Lagos APC denies planned imposition of candidates
Ahead of the forthcoming legislative elections, the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has unequivocally condemned and refuted what it termed the "malicious publication" alleging a so-called plot to impose candidates.
Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper dies after car hit by train
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train.
Terrorists planning to attack airport, prison in Abuja, Niger – AFP
According to the customs memo, “ISWAP operatives have already infiltrated the (Federal Capital territory) to facilitate the attacks.”
UK investigates claims asylum seekers claiming gay to remain in Britain
The government has launched an investigation following a BBC report that some migrants are being advised to make false claims about their sexual orientation or domestic abuse status in order to remain in the UK.
Israel vows ‘even more painful’ strikes if Iran refuses US proposal
“Iran is standing at a historic crossroads: one path is renouncing the ways of terror and nuclear armament… in line with the US proposal, the other leads to an abyss,” Israel Katz said.
2027: Nasarawa gov declares Sen Wadada as successor
The governor told the gathering that the process of identifying a successor had been ongoing for over a year, involving wide consultations that went beyond the boundaries of Nasarawa State.
Silva to leave Man City at end of the season
“In short, he will be deservedly remembered both as one of City’s finest and most popular players of all time.”
Lassa fever death triggers emergency response in Oyo
The Oyo State Government has activated emergency response measures following the death of a 44-year-old woman from Lassa fever at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
Ex-Ondo Gov Mimiko resigns from PDP, cites no animosity
Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Peter Obi can never come back to Labour Party — Arabambi
Arabambi also criticised Obi’s past role in the party, blaming him and his supporters for internal challenges during the 2023 election.
French Open announces prize money increase, winners to get €2.8m
The tournament in Paris gets underway on May 24, with Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff the defending champions.
Rivers govt suspends activities in school over pupil’s death
The government took this decision following the death of a two-year-old female pupil within the school premises last month.
Brazil’s Lula says Trump has ‘no right’ to threaten countries
“It is essential that powerful leaders take greater responsibility in maintaining peace,” the 80-year-old leftist president added.
I’m not desperate to be Nigeria’s president, Obi insists
Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in 2023, Peter Obi, has restated that he is not desperate to become the president of Nigeria but to see Nigeria working as a stable nation.
‘All of us in LP including Alex Otti have agreed to support Tinubu’ — Arabambi
Arabambi has declared that the party’s leadership, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, has reached a consensus to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Police extradite fugitive to UK over murder, drug trafficking
The Nigeria Police Force has extradited a fugitive, Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi, to the United Kingdom over alleged involvement in murder and drug trafficking.
