BREAKING: ADC ANNOUNCES AMAECHI AS ATIKU’S 2027 RUNNING MATE
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially announced former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 presidential election. According to a statement issued by the…
SERAP sues NNPCL over ₦5.9bn rebranding cost
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over what it described as the company’s failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion allegedly spent on the incorporation, transition and rebranding of…
This is our culture’: Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium
He said peer pressure was a powerful social force. “In this case, the primary motivation isn’t so much a desire to keep the stadium clean or to avoid causing trouble for the people who have to clean the stadium afterwards,”…
Democracy has not failed Nigeria, Nigerian leaders have — Gov. Alex Otti.
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has stated that democracy is not responsible for Nigeria’s challenges, insisting that the country’s problems stem from poor leadership rather than the democratic system itself. Speaking during a public engagement, Otti argued that democracy…
2027: Kwankwaso unveils son as NDC deputy governorship candidate
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has unveiled his son, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, as the deputy governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections in Kano State. The announcement was confirmed on Monday by Habibu Mohammad,…
Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules
PA Media General view of people stood outside the Royal Courts of Justice building in London. A number of Palestinian flags can be seenPA Media A number of people gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday as the…
South Africa reassures Nigerian travellers amid security concerns
The South African Consulate General in Lagos has reassured Nigerian travellers, investors and tourism stakeholders that South Africa remains a safe and welcoming destination, following reports of cancelled or revised travel bookings linked to recent protests and alleged incidents involving…
Jerry Gana Urges Atiku to Back Peter Obi for 2027 Presidency ‘For the Sake of Nigerians’
Elder statesman and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Jerry Gana, has stirred fresh debate over the 2027 presidential race after suggesting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should throw his full support behind former Labour Party…
Petrol, Cooking Gas Landing Costs Crash as Marketers Import ₦279 Billion Fuel Cargoes
Nigeria may witness another round of relief in fuel prices as the landing costs of imported petrol and cooking gas have dropped significantly, encouraging marketers to bring in massive volumes of fuel products worth about ₦279 billion. According to industry…
Meet the founder who took a detour from tech, and raised $1.5 million to build West Africa’s largest safety footwear company
From Tech Dreams to Safety Boots: Founder Raises $1.5 Million to Build West Africa’s Largest Footwear Company What began as a detour from the technology industry has grown into one of Nigeria’s most remarkable manufacturing success stories. Shamsideen Atunde, founder…