He may have misspoken’ — Soludo’s wife says Peter obi not godparent to any of her children
Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra state governor, says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), is not godfather to any of her children. Daniel Ezeigwe, media aide to Nonye Soludo, issued the clarification on Saturday after a…
Nollywood breaks Guinness World Record with 51,000-person movie screening in Lagos
Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest audience gathering for a movie screening, after more than 51,000 Nigerians gathered at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos to watch the crime thriller, Black Market. The feat was…
Benin Republic has the best road infrastructure in West Africa.
Benin Republic is attracting attention for the quality and ongoing development of its road infrastructure, particularly along major highways connecting the country’s commercial and urban centres. Recent observations along the Lagos–Abidjan Corridor found that roads stretching from Sèmè through Cotonou…
Nigeria Demands Two Permanent Un Security Council Seats, Veto Power For Africa
Nigeria has renewed its call for the reform of the United Nations Security Council, demanding at least two permanent seats for Africa with full membership rights, including veto power for as long as the veto remains in existence. Vice President…
Seven Reportedly Killed, Farmlands Destroyed In Fresh Plateau Attacks
At least seven people, including two miners, have reportedly been killed in separate attacks across parts of Plateau State within two days, while more than 20 hectares of farmland were reportedly destroyed. According to the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM),…
Wanted Kenyan Woman Detained At JKIA
A Kenyan woman wanted by detectives since last year has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) while allegedly attempting to leave the country for Bangladesh with suspected cocaine valued at about KSh13.53 million. The suspect was identified by…
APM asks Tinubu to withdraw from 2027 presidential race, back Makinde
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has asked President Bola Tinubu to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race and support Seyi Makinde, its presidential candidate. In a statement on Friday, Abubakar Yusuf, APM national publicity secretary, said the opposition party believes…
Police Arrest Officer Who Said Igbo Man Can Never Be President
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested its officer who, in a viral video, said the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, or any other Igbo man can never be Nigerian President. A statement by the command’s spokesperson,…
2027: APC govs divided over Wike, Uzodimma, AbdulRazaq’s feud
THE lingering rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, and a section of All Progressives Congress, APC, governors has split the party’s 31 state chief executives into rival camps. While some of the governors…
Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition
A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders,…