Nnamdi Kanu Fit To Stand Trial, Ailment Not Life-Threatening — NMA
The team led by the president of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said the ailment complained about by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening. Justice James Omotosho had ordered the medical team to ascertain Kanu’s actual health status following conflicting claims on the issue by medical…
INEC Chairman-Designate Amupitan Seeks Nigerian Elections Where ‘Loser Will Congratulate Winner’
The Chairman-designate of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has pushed for electoral reforms, saying that Nigeria deserves elections where the loser will congratulate the winner. Amupitan, who stated this on Thursday during his screening by the Senate, shortly before his confirmation, said he would examine the Electoral Act to strengthen the credibility of…
Peter Obi Sues Deji Adeyanju, Demands N1bn Damages
Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has instituted a legal action against activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. Obi dragged Adeyanju before an Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha for allegedly making baseless and defamatory remarks against him. He accused the lawyer of using his social media handles to make scandalous, reckless and malicious statements…
Ben Murray-Bruce Defects To APC
A former member of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Murray-Bruce, who was elected to the Senate in 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), represented Bayelsa East until 2019. In a statement shared on social media on Wednesday, the former lawmaker explained that…
I Can Change Nigeria’s Trajectory In Four Years – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, says he can positively change Nigeria’s trajectory within four years if elected president in 2027. Obi, who also assured his supporters that he would be on the ballot in the 2027 presidential election, stated this while speaking to journalists in Abuja on…
Those Who Accused Me Of Destabilizing PDP, Working For Tinubu Now In APC – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said those who accused him of destabilizing the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Wike said they should commend him for clearing the path by working for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Recently, some PDP chieftains like Governor…
Opposition Suffers More Defections As Bayelsa Gov Douye Diri Dumps PDP
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Diri, who announced this on Wednesday at the exco chamber in the Bayelsa State Government House. He said his decision was for an obvious reason, but did not state the reason or the political party to which he will be moving….
2026 WCQ: Nigeria Heads To Playoffs After 4-0 Victory Over Benin
Nigeria kept their World Cup hopes alive with a commanding 4-0 win over Benin in Uyo on Tuesday night, securing a place in the playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. The Super Eagles produced one of their most complete performances of the qualifying campaign, led by an inspired display from Victor Osimhen,…
Admissions: Mathematics No Longer Compulsory For Arts Students, Says FG
Nigerian senior secondary school students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to present a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination, organised by the West African Examination Council and National Examination Council, as a condition for admission to universities and polytechnics, the Federal Ministry of Education said on Tuesday. For…
Reconsider Pardon To Those Convicted Of Crimes, Amnesty Int’l Tells Tinubu
Amnesty International has raised alarm over the recent pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu, asking the government to reconsider it’s action. Last Thursday, Tinubu granted presidential pardon to one of Nigeria’s founding fathers, Herbert Macaulay, and former FCT minister in the Babangida regime, Major General Mamman Vatsa (retd). The action has since generated controversy as…