Opposition Dead in Kwara, APC Aspirant Declares
By Our Correspondent National News – An aspirant for the Share/Oke-Ode State Constituency seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Abdulrasheed Akogun, has declared that opposition parties in Kwara State have lost political relevance ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the statement on Monday […]
APC Governorship Aspirant Backs Direct Primary in Oyo
By Our Correspondent National News – Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Fatai Buhari, has declared support for direct primaries ahead of the party’s governorship election. Buhari made this known on Monday during a meeting with the Oyo APC executive council led by the state chairman, Moses Adeyemo, at the party […]
Abia Probes Varsity Harassment Claims
By Our Correspondent National News – The Abia State Government has launched a probe into allegations of harassment, extortion, bribery, and certificate forgery involving staff and students of Abia State University, Uturu. The state Executive Council approved the setting up of a five-man Special Investigative Committee during its meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti […]
Atiku Zoning Push Sparks Opposition Resistance
By Our Correspondent National News – Fresh divisions have emerged within Nigeria’s opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election after allies of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar argued that no southern candidate can defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next general election. The debate has triggered sharp reactions from major political parties, pressure […]
NASS, Research Institutes Push Food Security
By Our Correspondent National News – The National Assembly and agricultural research institutions have pledged stronger collaboration to improve food security, modern farming methods, and agricultural legislation in Nigeria. The commitment was announced on Monday during a press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists secretariat in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State. Chairman of the […]
Nigeria Seeks Fresh $1.25bn World Bank Loan
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government is in advanced talks with the World Bank over a proposed $1.25bn loan aimed at supporting economic reforms, job creation, electricity access, agriculture, and digital expansion in Nigeria. The proposed facility, known as Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration, is expected to be presented for […]
Women Protest Over Port Harcourt Refinery MoU
By Our Correspondent National News – Women from Alesa community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State staged a nude protest at the gate of the Port Harcourt Refining Company over a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the NNPCL and two Chinese firms for the rehabilitation and operation of the refinery. The demonstrators, made […]
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung $15m for Image Usage
By Our Correspondent National News – Pop star Dua Lipa has initiated a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, alleging unauthorized commercial use of her image on television packaging in the United States. The case, filed on Friday at the US District Court for the Central District of California, claims Samsung used a photograph of the […]
APC Screens 158 Aspirants For Kwara Assembly Seats
By Our Correspondent National News – Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, May 11, 2026, screened 158 aspirants contesting for 24 seats in the Kwara State House of Assembly ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The exercise, conducted in Ilorin, the state capital, was supervised by a screening committee led […]
Oyo APC to Hold Direct Governorship Primary
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has announced plans to conduct a direct governorship primary to select its aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was disclosed by the state party chairman, Moses Adeyemo, on Monday, May 11, 2026, during a meeting with members of […]