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UN Security Council was meeting in an emergency session on Ukraine, and Secretary-General António Guterres told ambassadors following what Kyiv described as the most devastating attack on its capital to date, that “now is the time for peace.” In the early hours of May 23-24, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on several cities in Ukraine. Moscow has …

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has formally emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general elections, promising radical economic reforms, transparent governance and a citizen-centric leadership model if elected president of Nigeria.. Makinde, who accepted the party’s nomination on Friday in Ibadan, said his decision to run was anchored on what he …

Honor Wase Member representing Wase Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has expressed support for the ongoing economic reforms implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying that despite the suffering, they are “necessary steps” to ensure a secure future for Nigeria. Wase, who served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 9th …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Governor considers N100K minimum wage The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) is considering a new national minimum wage of N100,000 to address the country’s economic woes.Read more 2. 2027: Makinde emerges as APM’s presidential candidate Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied …

Overcome Security Council In New York, Guterres said Russia’s latest attacks on May 23 and 24 – and the possibility of additional attacks – underscored “the gravity of this moment.” “The current path is not sustainable,” he said. “This trajectory must be changed.” He warned that the intensifying conflict risks getting “out of control,” citing the danger of miscalculation and …

Nigeria retained the Afro-Caribbean Football Tournament (Unity Cup) crown with a confident display that baffled Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz at The Valley on Saturday. American midfielder Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi scored a brace to cap a brilliant mini-tournament, with stand-in captain Terem Moffi scoring in the middle to ensure the desperation of the Reggae Boyz crowd in south-east London. Abdullahi was quickest …

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has named former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, signaling a major political realignment ahead of the upcoming general elections. Obi announced the choice on Saturday, shortly after he was formally affirmed as the NDC’s presidential candidate at the party’s special convention in …

A report produced by the UK Met Office and released on Thursday by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says there is an 86 percent chance that at least one year between 2026 and 2030 will surpass 2024 as the hottest year on record. That was also discovered there is a 91 percent chance that the global average temperature will temporarily …

Ahead of his arrival, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeal to armed groups to declare a ceasefire so that health workers can reach the community and stop the spread of the disease. Since May 15, UN agencies have been supporting Congo and neighboring Uganda to contain the outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus. Ebola virus, for which there …