Obi vows to pursue kidnappers into their hideouts
By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has vowed that his administration would pursue kidnappers of schoolchildren into their hideouts, declaring that he would not be intimidated by criminal elements. Obi made the pledge on Wednesday at the party’s presidential town hall meeting at Metropolitan […]
Senate advances Agricultural Revolution Bill
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — A bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the transformation and modernisation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector has scaled second reading in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North), seeks to promote food security, agricultural productivity, mechanisation, irrigation, […]
2027: Otti wave enough to secure re-election — Abia LP
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Labour Party (LP) in Abia State has dismissed suggestions that the growing political influence of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, could threaten Governor Alex Otti’s re-election chances in 2027, insisting that the governor enjoys sufficient grassroots support to secure another term. The party said the political momentum behind […]
NMDPRA warns of risks from Ogun illegal refinery
…EFCC traces discovery to whistleblower’s tip, surveillance By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has warned that products from an illegal refinery uncovered in Ogere-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, could pose serious risks to vehicles, automobile engines and public safety. The authority gave the warning on […]
Court nullifies ADC governorship candidature in Nasarawa, orders fresh primaries
….Angbazo says he will study judgment before deciding next step By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the governorship candidature of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, and ordered fresh primaries in the 11 wards of Karu Local Government Area. The ruling, delivered on November […]
UNICEF raises polio alert in Niger, detects five cases
….Three human infections, two environmental samples identified in Bida, Chanchaga By Clare Nnabuike, Minna The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised the alarm over the detection of five polio cases in Niger State, urging residents to intensify surveillance and ensure that children receive routine immunisation against the disease. The five detections comprised three cases […]
