Wike Rejects APC Campaign Role, Cites Risk of Losing States
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he could not serve as Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election, saying he is not an APC member and does not want to risk losing the states he considers his political strongholds. Wike spoke on Saturday after […]
YOREC Warns Against Power Infrastructure Vandalism in Yobe
The Yobe State Rural Electrification Commission, YOREC, has warned residents against vandalising electricity infrastructure following the arrest of a suspected vandal linked to a blackout in four local government areas. The Executive Chairman of YOREC, Engr. Umara Mustapha Goniri, disclosed this while reacting to the incident, which occurred on Friday evening along the Damaturu–Babbangida 33KV […]
Ero-Arike Workers Appeal for Support Amid Owner’s Political Backlash
Workers and marketers of Ero-Arike herbal balm have appealed to Nigerians to continue patronising the product despite the backlash against its owner, Falilat Oyetunji, popularly known as Ero-Arike, over her involvement in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. In a video circulating on social media, a group of women holding containers of the balm […]
Dispatch Rider Killed in Lagos Multiple Road Crash
A dispatch rider was killed on Saturday in a multiple road accident involving two trucks at Ijesha, inward Mile 2, Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, said its Eagle Response Team responded to the crash involving a FAW truck with registration number T-30364LA, an Iveco truck with registration number KSF 958 XV and […]
Ogun APC Aspirant Hunye Insists He Remains in 2027 Governorship Race
Former Ogun State governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abayomi Hunye, has dismissed claims that he withdrew from the 2027 governorship race, insisting he remains a contender despite the party’s primary election. Speaking at a press conference in Abeokuta on Saturday, Hunye also unveiled Abayomi Odunowo as his running mate, declaring that his […]
Carrick Laments Manchester United Defeat to Hull City
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has admitted his side made life difficult for themselves after conceding an early goal in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to newly promoted Hull City. Hull City marked their return to the top flight with an impressive victory on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. […]
ASUU Suspends Planned Strike at Gombe State University
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, has suspended its planned total and indefinite strike, giving the Gombe State Government and the university management until the end of October 2026 to implement agreements reached with the union. The decision was announced in a resolution issued after the union’s congress meeting held on […]
Kogi APC Chairman Dies During Party Reconciliation Meeting
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon, has died after collapsing during a party reconciliation meeting. The incident occurred on Friday while Solomon was attending a meeting convened by a former APC chairman in the local government, Funsho Olumoko, to promote unity among party […]
US Court Blocks Trump Visa Ban Affecting Nigerians
A United States federal court has blocked a policy introduced by President Donald Trump that suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of Nigeria and 74 other countries. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued the ruling on Friday in the Southern District of New York, declaring that the policy exceeded the legal authority of the US […]
Five Die in Head-On Crash on Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Five men have died in a road crash involving a Toyota Camry and an Iveco truck along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos. The accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday near Sawmill, close to Mowo Bus Stop. The vehicles involved were a Toyota Camry with registration number FKJ 630KS and an Iveco truck marked […]
