APC clears governorship aspirants for primaries in Oyo
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has confirmed that none of its governorship aspirants has been disqualified from participating in the party’s gubernatorial primary scheduled for tomorrow.
Nigerians, others deported by US arrive in Sierra Leone
A first plane carrying nine West African migrants landed Wednesday morning at the international airport just outside Freetown, an AFP journalist saw.
DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp amid Ebola fears
DR Congo have cancelled a planned three-day World Cup training camp and farewell event in Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the country.
Makinde signs executive order to regulate vigilante, community security groups in Oyo
“However, at a time when insecurity has become more sophisticated, coordination, accountability, and proper regulation have become necessary.“
Lagos APC primaries: Desmond Elliot withdraws, alleges intimidation
The incumbent lawmaker, representing Surulere 1 Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress primary election for the constituency in the House of Assembly, citing alleged intimidation of his supporters.
FG assures no Ebola case in Nigeria, boosts national preparedness
The federal government has reassured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola virus disease in the country while intensifying preparedness and surveillance measures nationwide.
ASUU warns FG: Failure to implement 2025 agreement poses threat to university peace
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government of Nigeria, calling for the immediate implementation of the 2025 agreement.
Iran jails ex-national team goalkeeper after anti-Khamenei post
Iran has jailed a former goalkeeper for the national men’s football team after he published earlier this year a post deeply critical of then-supreme leader Ali Khamenei, his wife said.
Obi meets Kwankwaso after securing NDC presidential primary clearance
Presidential aspirant in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Tuesday night, visited former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso in Abuja.
Atiku appears before ADC screening panel, promises security reforms
Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku on Wednesday appeared before the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential screening panel, pledging to tackle insecurity nationwide.
‘I‘m impressed’ – Gbajabiamila speaks on APC primaries in Surulere
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives said he was impressed by the conduct of party members and the peaceful atmosphere that characterised the exercise.
