HURIWA warns U.S. troop pullout could fuel fresh terror attacks

HURIWA warns U.S. troop pullout could fuel fresh terror attacks

By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the withdrawal of most United States troops from joint counterterrorism operations in Nigeria, warning that the move could create a security vacuum for terrorist groups to regroup and launch fresh attacks. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by […]
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Osun 2026: IGP condemns shielding of criminal

Osun 2026: IGP condemns shielding of criminal

His words, “My coming to Osun State is as a result of the coming election and the violence being witnessed. If my count is correct, if the record I have is correct, over 20 people have been killed within a number of months. We are preparing for an election and not a war. I have a lot of reports against this party and that party.

2027: Accept primary results, respect party supremacy, Ondo APC candidates tell members

2027: Accept primary results, respect party supremacy, Ondo APC candidates tell members

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 National Assembly elections in Ondo State have appealed to aggrieved party members to accept the outcome of the party’s primaries and refrain from protests, insisting that unity is essential for victory in the general elections. The candidates made the appeal in […]

FUTA Teaching Hospital denies labour allegations, assures staff of fair transition

FUTA Teaching Hospital denies labour allegations, assures staff of fair transition

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The management of the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital (FUTA Teaching Hospital), Akure, has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the transition of its workforce to the federal system, assuring staff that the process is being conducted fairly and in accordance with established regulations. In a statement issued by the hospital’s […]

2027: I’ll cut cost of governance, industrialise Abia, says NDC candidate Ogah

2027: I’ll cut cost of governance, industrialise Abia, says NDC candidate Ogah

By Henry Umoru The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 Abia State governorship election, Chief Etugo Ndubuisi Ogah, has pledged to reduce the cost of governance, drive industrialisation and ensure prudent management of public resources if elected governor. Ogah made the pledge on Friday in Abuja shortly after submitting his […]

Abure misled Obi, cost LP victory in 2023, party alleges

Abure misled Obi, cost LP victory in 2023, party alleges

By John Alechenu, Abuja The Labour Party (LP) has alleged that internal sabotage and poor organisational planning under the leadership of Julius Abure contributed to its defeat in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Friday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, claimed that the former leadership misled the party’s presidential candidate, Peter […]

Malami meets Amaechi in Abuja amid ADC political consultations

Malami meets Amaechi in Abuja amid ADC political consultations

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, at the former minister’s residence in Abuja. Details of the meeting were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report. The meeting comes barely 24 […]

I never opposed Amaechi’s nomination – Kenneth Okonkwo

I never opposed Amaechi’s nomination – Kenneth Okonkwo

The spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Kenneth Okonkwo, has dismissed reports that he opposed the emergence of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate. Okonkwo also said Atiku recognised his worth despite his previous criticisms of the former vice president, while accusing his former principal […]

Just in: Panic as gas tanker catches fire in Lagos

Just in: Panic as gas tanker catches fire in Lagos

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Panic erupted on Friday afternoon after a mini gas tanker caught fire along the Owode-Elede corridor inward Ikorodu, Lagos, following a gas leak. Emergency responders said there were no reported casualties as of the time of filing this report. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State […]