Politics

By Victor Osula, Abuja A faction of the Labor Party (LP) led by Julius Abure rejected any notion of automatic presidential ticket for Peter Obi in view of the general elections of 2027. The former governor of Anambra and the presidential candidate of the 2023 of LP have recently announced his intention to seek the appointment of the party again …

Ecowas at 50: Amb. Tuggar states that the revaluation of the celebration of our shared vision By Raphael Ekpang Abuja (basic reporter) The honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, said that the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of States of West Africa (Ecowas) is not only a celebration, but a revaluation …

Dr. Akinwunmi Adhesina states that serving as president of African Development Bank (AFDB) is the greatest honor of his life. Adhesina said this during a breakfast meeting that held the media to declare the Annual AFDB 2025 meetings in Abidjan. “It was a decade of relentless purpose, of lasting passion and tireless service. Thank you for walking on this trip …

In a demonstration of his usual generosity, the president of the Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Gafar Olawale Liamered, has again started his annual scholarship program for a new group of beneficiaries participating in the Nis Coaches course. In particular, he raised the stakes by including five female students and nine males selected by the National Association of Nigeria Students. …

The Keke Driver driver forum of Anambra State (Akdf) comprising over 15,000 Tricycle operators, on Monday, has promised to mobilize members and families to ensure that the governor Chukwuma Soludo is re -elected in the surveys of the governor of November 8. The group declared it in a press conference held in Awka, revealing adhesive for the campaign for the …

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (Mapoly), Abeokuta, has announced that his 15th combined call ceremony will take place on Tuesday 24 June 2025. The event will celebrate graduates from 2015/2016 to the academic sessions of 2023/2024. A declaration of heads, public relations and protocol of the institution, Yemi Ajibola states that Hon. (Dr.) ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA, president and CEO of the Nigerian Commission …

The Labor Party has distanced itself from the 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for his new involvement in the coalition talks ahead of the 2027 general election. The party confirmed that they did not support candidates for the presidency and would not offer automatic tickets to anyone. In a statement released on Monday by the Secretary of the National Publicity, …

By Ayo Kehinde The Saudi authorities have expelled a famous Islamic scholar based in Kaduna, the sheikh Ahmad Gumi, in Nigeria, preventing his participation in Hajj’s pilgrimage from 2025. Sheikh Gumi was part of a delegation of Islamic scholars sponsored by the Nigerian commission Hajj (Nahcon) to provide religious services during Hajj. Gumi arrived in Medina last Saturday, around 10:30 …

Police Nabs FCDA Top Officer, Yankwashi for alleged conspiracy and imitation Abuja (main journalists) as a saying says: “Many days for a thief and one day for the owner” The Nigerian police on Monday 26 May 2025, he captured an Mr. Jamilu Isa Yankwashi, a high official of the Federal Capital Development Authority, (FCDA) for the alleged criminal conspiracy and …

A German man was held on Monday by the police after stealing his car. The 27-year-old from Mannheim in south-western Germany reported that his BMW was stolen while visiting his family in Romania in April. Previously he had reported the theft to the police and his insurance company. Weeks later, the vehicle was purchased by a 38 year old from …