Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is facing a difficult battle to maintain political influence within the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led opposition coalition, as loyalists of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar tighten their grip on the party’s structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Multiple sources within the coalition say Atiku’s allies have been…
The city of Osogbo is alive with activity as thousands of worshippers, tourists, and culture enthusiasts gather today, August 8, for the grand finale of the Osun-Osogbo Festival. The annual event, which celebrates centuries of Yoruba spirituality and heritage, is one of Nigeria’s most iconic traditional celebrations. The festival, which began on July 28, culminates…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio was on Thursday night seen attending the birthday celebration of Nela Duke Ekpenyong, wife of Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, in London. His appearance comes amid recent speculation about his health, following reports that he had been hospitalised in London. The claims were trended by former presidential spokesman Jackson Ude, who, in a…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has again spoken about his vision of how he will eventually pass on—peacefully, on a Sunday, after attending church service and enjoying his favourite meal, pounded yam. Speaking on the fourth day of the church’s ongoing International Convention themed “The…
The Premier League has ended its partnership with LGBTQ+ charity, Stonewall, bringing an official close to the long-running Rainbow Laces campaign. The initiative, which began in 2017, had seen footballers across the top flight wear rainbow-coloured laces and captains don rainbow armbands to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion and support the rights of gay, lesbian, and transgender…
Tragedy struck in Bunu district, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, turned deadlier on Thursday when gunmen, believed to be masquerading as Fulani herders, killed a recently married man on his farm in Aiyetoro Kiri. The victim, Mr. Durojaiye Folusho, popularly known as Quality, was described as a security-conscious and hardworking transporter whose vehicles…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party has condemned the detention of Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters by the Nigeria Police Force. Obi, in a post titled “On the Arrest of Omoyele Sowore,” noted that the detention of a citizen shortly after he voluntarily honoured an invitation by the Inspector…
Tragedy struck in Pulka town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State on Thursday afternoon when a grenade explosion claimed the lives of three children. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the victims as Fati Dahiru, Aisha Ibrahim, and Fati Yakubu. A report by Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) member Buba Yaga, the…
Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, will be one of the leading candidates to confront incumbent President Bola Tinubu, in the 2027 presidential poll, a close ally of the Bayelsa-born politician confirmed to Vanguard yesterday. The ally, who is also in the People Democratic Party, PDP, as Jonathan, told Vanguard that the plan to draft…
No fewer than 1,000 prayer warriors from across the country would, on Saturday, gather in Ilorin, Kwara State, to offer prayers for the success of President Bola Tinubu as well as for Nigeria’s survival amidst the ravaging socioeconomic hiccups. The state chairman of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), themed Walking in Domini, Evangelist…