Gowon should apologise to Igbo over ‘Palm Tree’ war comment – Onoh
Gowon had reportedly concluded from the observation that “most of the bullets fired by the Nigerian army hit palm trees, not people”
Worsening terror pushing Nigerians to brink — PFN
•Says politicians focused on winning polls than crushing terrorists By Olayinka Latona IBADAN— THE Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, yesterday, warned that escalating terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the country were pushing Nigerians to the edge. The Christian body also cautioned that growing frustration among citizens could spark dangerous consequences if urgent action is not taken. […]
1992: How power brokers tried to drag me back to Aso Rock — Gowon
Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon has revealed how influential northern politicians, businessmen and establishment figures persuaded him to join Nigeria’s fiercely contested 1992 presidential race during the transition programme of former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, a political journey that ended in intimidation, isolation and defeat at the grassroots.
Nigeria at high risk of Ebola virus importation — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has placed the country on heightened Ebola alert, warning that Nigeria faces a high risk of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, importation, amid worsening outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, and Uganda.
DELSUTH doctors threaten indefinite strike over rotting facilities, poor allowances
By Chioma Obinna The industrial crisis rocking the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, DELSUTH, on Friday deepened as doctors under the aegis of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, warned of an impending indefinite strike over what they described as deteriorating hospital conditions, unpaid professional allowances and alleged intimidation of union leaders. The […]
APC Primary: Can Tinubu repeat 10.99m votes in 2027 polls?
Yesterday, President Bola Tinubu won the presidential primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in style.
OPINION: Kogi East and the politics of selective amnesia
Senator Echocho facilitated solar-powered boreholes at Ajiyolo Okoda, Ajiyolo Ojaji, Odu Anana, Ebeje Owala, Okete, Ajenejo, and Ajakagwu, alongside boreholes at Odu Igegeli and Odu Ogbaloto.
Renewed Hope Ambassadors hail peaceful APC primaries in Akwa Ibom
..sues for unity of purpose from Nigerians The State Coordinator and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Akwa Ibom State chapter, Obong Prince Ikim, has lauded the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stakeholders of the party and APC faithful in Akwa Ibom State for the peaceful conduct of the just concluded APC primaries […]
2027: 31 APC Govs endorse Tinubu with 10.99m votes
RESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, secured the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2027 general elections, polling a commanding 10,999,162 votes in the party’s first nationwide direct primary.
Owo/Ose APC candidate hails Tinubu’s primary win as affirmation of trust
In a congratulatory message, Ijalana said the outcome was a clear affirmation of the trust Nigerians repose in Tinubu’s leadership, experience, and vision for the country.
Children’s Day: National Theatre to host Africa’s largest children’s theatre production
By Kingsley Adegboye In commemoration of the 2026 Children’s Day, the National Theatre’s Main Bowl will open on 30 May for “I Wish I Wish: Battle of The Winds,” a large-scale musical theatre production centred on African mythology, original music, and immersive stagecraft. Created by the children’s theatre company Proud African Roots, the production is […]
