The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in conjunction with prominent stakeholders across the South-East, has adopted President Bola Tinubu as the sole consensus candidate for the forthcoming 2027 presidential election. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation disclosed this in a statement signed by its Deputy President, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and the National Spokesperson, Chief Thompson…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced a new agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery that could reduce petrol prices nationwide. IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, revealed the agreement during a press briefing in Abuja, following a meeting of the association’s National Working Committee. Under the new arrangement, IPMAN will now source PMS…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his Presidency is driven by a desire to serve, not accumulate wealth. Tinubu also assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on delivering tangible results and making a positive difference in the nation’s infrastructure, food and energy security, education and long-term economic stability. The President, who spoke…
Justice Alexander Owoeye of Federal High Court, Lagos on Thursday granted a motion exparte brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a warrant of arrest against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. EFCC’s lawyyer, Mrs Bilikisu Buhari informed the court of the application when the case was called on…
More facts are emerging on possible reasons the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero. The NLC President was picked up by DSS operatives on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja on his way outside the country for an…
A fan of English football club Arsenal has allegedly been shot dead by a security guard while celebrating the team’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United in Uganda. The incident occurred at a restaurant in Lukaya town, about 100 km (62 miles) from the capital Kampala, towards the end of the match, which saw Jurien…
Nigerians in the United Kingdom have been thrown into mourning following the death of a woman, Mrs Olubunmi Okeniyi, nearly a month after she relocated to the European country. The woman, who relocated with her two children to join her husband, Jacob Okeniyi, reportedly died on Sunday, October 13, 2024. A statement by the Nigerians…
The Presidency has offered a new explanation on why security agents still struggle to trace the digital footprints of many bandits operating across the country. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, disclosed that the major challenge comes from criminals using internet services that are outside Nigeria’s regulatory reach. Speaking during an…
Hon. Khadijat Omotayo Kareem, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Constituency Affairs, has dedicated her recent award to the President in recognition of his administration’s commitment to societal progress. The award was presented on Tuesday during a symposium on femicide prevention, a vital societal concern. In her acceptance speech, Hon. Khadijat Kareem commended Ambassador…
Oyo State has emerged as the most preferred destination for Nigerians looking to relocate within the country, according to fresh data from the State Performance Index (NGF 2025) released by Statisense. The ranking, which highlights the top 12 states most attractive for relocation, places Oyo ahead of Akwa Ibom, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kwara,…
