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Supporters of the 2023 Labour presidential candidate Peter Obi, popularly known as Obidients, have linked the landslide victory of UK Labour candidate Keir Starmer over Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Obi’s call for Nigerians living in the UK to vote for Starmer. Ahead of the UK election on Thursday, Obi had made a post on X calling on eligible …

The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Mr. Jude Chiemeka, has been tasked with the daunting task of driving the NGX towards long-term success. This follows his appointment as substantive CEO of the exchange’s operating subsidiary. Commenting on the appointment following the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Group Chairman, NGX Group, Alhaji …

  Britain awoke on Friday to the scene of a political earthquake. The opposition Labour Party, after 14 years in the political wilderness, inflicted a brutal defeat on the ruling Conservatives. The door of 10 Downing St. in central London. Frank Augstein/AP It is now certain that party leader Keir Starmer will become prime minister in the next few hours, …

The Federal Government has issued a serious warning following the recent heavy rains, revealing that floods have inundated 21 local government areas across 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This disclosure came during a briefing in Abuja on Thursday, where the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utserv, together with the Minister of State for Water …

The Federal Government has moved to allay concerns over the controversial Samoa Treaty, which has sparked widespread criticism and anger among Nigerians. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, in a press conference on Thursday, assured that the $150 billion deal was in the best interests of the country and did not violate the Constitution or existing laws, including …

  Six students from three secondary schools in Nigeria have received Top in the World Outstanding Cambridge Learners awards for the June and November 2023 Cambridge exam series. This was announced by the British Council Nigeria Country Director, Mrs Lucy Pearson, at the British Council Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learners Awards ceremony held in Lagos on Thursday evening. The News …

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai last week sued the state House of Representatives following the lawmakers’ determination to investigate the alleged misuse of N432 billion ($1 billion) in public funds by his administration. In the same week, former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the escalating political crisis in Rivers …

The Enugu State Command has arrested two suspects for the theft of a rickshaw at Achara Layout. The command spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, who made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, July 4, 2024, said the suspects were charged and remanded in custody. “One Friday, Ogbu “m” aged 31 years and Onovo on Sunday, Udochukwu “m” aged 34 years, …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. PDP insists Ighodalo as Edo governor candidate despite court ruling The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Thursday that Asue Ighodalo remains its candidate in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State.Read more 2. NLC condemns further electricity tariff hike, demands cancellation Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) condemns …

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Thursday, stayed judgment in an appeal filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Muritala Ajaka, and his party challenging the results of the November 11, 2023 governorship election in Kogi State. The Constitutional Court (Court) ruled that Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was elected governor of the state after sitting …