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Opposition leaders in Nigeria have agreed to work to field a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, as part of efforts to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress. The decision was announced in a statement issued after a national summit held in Ibadan, attended by prominent opposition figures including Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, Peter Obi …

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No fewer than three people suspected to be linked to the killing of a traditional ruler in Langtang North local government area were burnt alive by an angry mob on Friday. The incident followed the murder of the village head of Kwallak community, identified as Ponzhi Kwallak, who was reportedly attacked and killed at his residence on Thursday night. Sources …

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as baseless and politically motivated attacks on the current administration. Dare stated this on Saturday in his response entitled: “What a Sound!” directed at Hon. Nnenna Ukeje and the ADC National Legislators Forum. He said opposition parties had started attacking President …

US President Donald Trump canceled envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s trip to Pakistan for talks on war with Iran On Friday, the White House said the couple would travel to the country on Saturday, but now Trump says “we have all the cards, they have none! If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!” Iranian …

An Abuja-based businessman, Mr Olanrewaju Jim-Kamal, on Saturday declared his intention to contest the Lagos State gubernatorial primary election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jim-Kamal, in his declaration before loyalists and leaders of the Dynamic Group, a political movement, said that it was now the turn of the indigenous people of Lagos to take over the leadership of the …

The gold rush to Makurdi from the Maghreb is not for the weak-minded Esperance sees gold but unpolished and raw with potential knocking loudly at the door Tunisia sees this potential, welcomes it but with an enormous responsibility to aspire to more titles. Micheal Eneramo steps into shoes too big for a rookie whose shadows are expected to overshadow Zambia’s …

Troops of the 82 Division, Nigerian Army, have dismantled the camp of the notorious Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State and discovered the remains of two soldiers kidnapped and killed in 2022. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in an operational report given to journalists on Saturday in Abuja. The …

Opposition political parties in Nigeria have called for the resignation of Joash Ojo Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, along with other major reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The demands were outlined in a statement issued after the national summit of opposition political parties held in Ibadan on Saturday. According to the statement, opposition leaders accused …

Former Governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, on Saturday received a membership card of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following his return to the party. Shekarau received the card in Giginyu constituency in Kano The former governor was accompanied by Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, Chairman of the Kano State House of Representatives and other party supporters. In brief remarks …