Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s recent private visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reignited subdued conversation about the future of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Sources disclosed that state governors elected on the party’s platform, particularly those expected to serve out their constitutionally stipulated two terms of office, are working underground to effect a change […]

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has dismissed the speculation that he is planning to run for the presidency in 2023 with former Lagos State governor and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. Dogara dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July and joined the ruling APC. […]

Residents are yet to come to terms with the bizarre incident of a breastfeeding mother, Mrs Chizoba Eke, who was found in a septic tank after three days in an uncompleted building at Iguwurita, Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State. The woman is currently struggling for survival as she has been transfused with a […]

CAN tasks INEC, others on violence-free exercise Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is strategising to hoodwink Edo people in the hinterlands and stir confusion in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Special Adviser to Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie, told journalists in Benin City yesterday: […]

• Sultan, el-Rufai chart peace course • CAN charges Buhari to stop killings Armed bandits yesterday killed one person and abducted final year students of a Junior Secondary School in Damba-Kasaya community, Chikun Council Area of Kaduna State and other villagers. The gunmen were said to have arrived the community yesterday about 8a.m. on motorcycles. […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has canvassed avocado farming as replacement for oil as Nigeria’s major foreign income earner. The most populous black nation, according to him, could be largest producer of the crop by 2030 if farmers are well motivated. Obasanjo spoke when the Avocado Society of Nigeria (ASN) paid him a courtesy visit at […]

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have urged the Federal Government to discard the National Water Resources Bill currently before the National Assembly. At a media briefing in Lagos, the groups lamented that three years after their Nigerian zones […]

CAN demands suspension of bill, says its war against Christianity in Nigeria.. Join Marshall Anthoni Ononye with his Guest as they discuss issues of the nation.

Dr. Florence Ajimobi, widow of ex-Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has described death as a ‘necessary evil’ no one has power or control over when it is due. She urged all and sundry to always be mindful of their actions and efforts while alive, saying everything about life is vanity in itself. Dr. Ajimobi made […]

Southwest All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed prominent Northern elder, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, for calling for presidential zoning to the South in 2023. The zonal chapter noted that the elder statesman was responding to its call on Yakassai to speak out on the issue. Southwest APC Publicity Secretary Chief Karounwi Oladapo said in a statement […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner in the 18 local governments in Ondo State. Local government election was held last Saturday and seven parties participated in the poll. Announcing the election results yesterday, the Chairman of the Ondo Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), Prof. Yomi Dinakin, said there was no contestation in five […]

MANY people were feared dead and others missing as members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) clashed with security agencies in Emene, Enugu State on Sunday. Church services were disrupted as worshippers fled the chaotic scene to avoid being caught in the cross-fire. Eyewitnesses said trouble started at about 7.00 am when some […]