Politics

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 …

By Inusa Ndahi, Damaturu Acting Secretary to the Yobe State Government (SSG), Dr Mohammed Goje, has revealed that the health development initiatives undertaken by Governor Mai Mala Buni over the past seven years have improved maternal and child health services, as no fewer than 3,000 safe deliveries have been conducted annually at the newly constructed and equipped Mamman Ali Maternal, …

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 …

The suspected hoodlums, on Saturday, disrupted a rally of the Kabiru Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (NWC) faction and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the A-Class Event Center in Abuja. The incident occurred shortly after the faction’s leaders moved from their initial headquarters to interact with police personnel deployed in the area. The Turaki-led group had …

Post views: 31 The Young Progressives Party (YPP), Imo State chapter, on Friday, May 29, 2026, successfully conducted the Senatorial Primary Elections for Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone) at the party’s state office along Okigwe Road, Owerri. During the closely watched exercise, High Chief Kemdi Chino Opara, PhD, KSC, emerged as the party’s candidate for the forthcoming Imo …

The Super Eagles underlined their dominance on the international friendly circuit on Saturday night with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over the Jamaica national football team to retain their Unity Cup title at London’s Valley Stadium. The emphatic victory ensured Nigeria successfully defended the trophy in style, replicating last season’s triumph and further cementing their status as the most successful team …

Paris St-Germain underlined their status as one of European football’s greatest ever teams by becoming only the second club to retain the Champions League. Their nervy 4-3 victory on penalties against Arsenal after a 1-1 draw in the final in Budapest confirmed their 5-0 win over Inter in Munich 12 months ago. In doing so, they became the first team …

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) retained their UEFA Champions League (UCL) title on Saturday after coming from 1-0 down to defeat Arsenal in a dramatic second-half comeback win in Budapest, Hungary.PSG trailed for much of the final after Arsenal took the lead in the sixth minute thanks to Kai Havertz’s brilliant strike from a tight angle. PSG-Arsenal PSG remained tied and …

Former Minister of Labor and Productivity, Senator Joel Ikenya, has been declared winner of the gubernatorial primaries held by the Taminu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction in Taraba State. Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Felix Hyat, who announced the election results in Jalingo on Saturday, said Ikenya scored 34,173, to defeat Mr Dinshiya Usman, who polled 4,853 votes in …

Post views: 19 Fourteen-year-old Kennedy Onwunali Jr. and his 12-year-old brother, Victor Onwunali, are expected to play key roles for Silversports FC in the upcoming Imo State League. The talented brothers, along with a group of promising young players on the team, are set to make a significant impact during the competition. Kennedy has already attracted the attention of …