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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has assured his supporters that he will contest the 2027 presidential election on the party’s platform. Obi made this known while addressing some of his supporters in a viral video circulating on social media on Saturday. Asked which party he intends to […]

To commemorate his 73rd birthday on Saturday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday for a special prayer session dedicated to the nation’s peace, progress and prosperity. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The prayer […]

The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travellers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, emphasising that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering the country. The US Mission in Nigeria posted the warning via its X on Monday. The immigration authorities clarified that consular officers can access an individual’s […]

Pope Francis greeted and thanked the faithful from a balcony of Rome’s Gemelli hospital Sunday, the first time the 88-year-old has been seen in public since his admission on February 14. “Thank you, everyone”, a weak-sounding Francis said into a microphone, as he sat in a wheelchair waving gently to hundreds of people gathered below, […]

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that President Bola Tinubu must complete two terms in office, insisting the All Progressives Congress (APC) has only one presidential candidate for the 2027 election. “Well, in our party, we have only one presidential candidate now. And Tinubu has to do eight years. You can see the repairs he […]

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has described Nigeria as a challenging country to govern. Buhari, who handed over to  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, spoke at an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting at Government House, Katsina,  While reflecting on his time in office, he said despite efforts to address the nation’s challenges, he was often subjected […]

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has denied allegations of inciting Nigerians with his New Year message, which he insisted was intended to address pressing national issues. Obi said on Monday via X that he had received threats to his life and family following the message and described the accusations as part of a broader […]

The value of the naira depreciated at the unofficial market on Wednesday as it traded at  1,705/dollar, according to Bureau De Change operators in Lagos and Abuja. A BDC operator in Lagos, Aliyu Sani, told Punch that he sold dollars for N1705, and bought at 1,695/$. In Abuja, the rate was lower at N1,700. A […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed the United Kingdom for Paris, France, where he is expected to attend an “important engagement”. This was disclosed by his Senior Special Assistant on Political and other matters, Ibrahim Kabir Masari. Tweeting via his verified X handle, @KabirIbrah64, Masari said he had the honor of visiting President Tinubu at […]

The Federal Government has said it is not responsible for the hike in the pump price of petrol. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday raised the pump price of petrol. PMS raised from N897 per litre to N1, 030 in Abuja; from N855 to N998 in Lagos; N1, 070 in North-East; N1,025 […]

The Federal Government has said China is willing to lend Nigeria more money and invest in the country’s infrastructure. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, who disclosed this while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, also sai Nigeria was not among the critically indebted countries, hence it was not discussing debt forgiveness with […]

For the second time in a row, the federal government has decided to celebrate the October 1 independence day on a low key basis due to the mood of the nation.  Speaking yesterday during a press conference to unveil the activities of the 64th Independence Day celebration, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu left for China Thursday, August 29, on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring economic opportunities. According to a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s trip includes a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates before arriving in China, where […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria would have been much better and occupied a place of pride in the world but for its problem of self-centred leadership. Apart from being self-centred, Nigerian leaders, according to Obasanjo, also have a knowledge deficit. The former President spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital during […]

Member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi from Plateau State, has surprised his daughter, Aisha, with a brand new SUV to celebrate her graduation from Lead British International School in Abuja. Aisha’s impressive performance in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) was also a reason for the gift. He also congratulated her on her achievements […]