There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the […]
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On Sports News, Flying Eagles Beat Egypt, Win Bronze at U-20 AFCON.
On Sports, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have clinched bronze at the 2025 U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating hosts Egypt 4-1 on penalties. The third-place match held Sunday at Cairo’s 30 June Stadium ended 1-1 in regulation time. Egypt scored early, but Nigeria equalised through Bidemi Amole in the […]
From The Foreign Scene, Tanzanian Professor Janabi Elected World Health Organisation Africa Regional Director.
On Foreign News, A Tanzanian medical expert, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, has been elected the new World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. His election was held on Sunday during a special session of the WHO Regional Committee in Geneva. Janabi replaces Nigeria’s Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, who had been acting […]
Army urges slain soldiers’ widows to come forward with claims
The Nigerian Army has urged widows and next-of-kin of fallen soldiers with pending welfare claims to come forward with verifiable documents. This follows allegations of neglect, extortion, and sexual harassment in processing death benefits. In a statement on Sunday, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Appolonia Anele, described […]
NDLEA Seizes Over 1,000kg Drugs in Lagos, Jigawa, Nasarawa.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted a 29-year-old suspect, Ismail Isah, with an AK-47 rifle and two magazines concealed in a maize sack on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the arrest was made on Friday, May 16. In separate operations, NDLEA operatives seized […]
ICPC stopped theft of N1.6bn through tech — Chairman
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says it recently blocked the diversion of N1.6 billion in public funds using technology. ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, SAN, disclosed this during a visit by NASENI Chief, Khalil Halilu. While the ministry involved wasn’t revealed, Aliyu stressed the need for […]
FG to unveil African Energy Bank, completes governance frameworks
The Federal Government says it has completed legal and governance frameworks for the launch of the African Energy Bank. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed this during a review meeting with Afreximbank and APPO officials. Lokpobiri confirmed that $19 billion has been raised for the bank, which […]
Federal Government Approves Chinese Electric Vehicle Investment to Boost Mining Sector.
The Chinese government has secured Nigeria’s approval to establish electric vehicle factories in the country. Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai made this known during a visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. Dunhai emphasized the importance of industrial collaboration, citing President Tinubu’s recent state visit to China. […]
Police recover stolen TRACAS bus in Anambra, hoodlums flee
Anambra State Police Command have recovered a stolen TRACAS shuttle bus with registration number AGU 651 ZL at Nkwelle, Oyi Local Government Area. The bus was hijacked by a five-man armed gang posing as passengers, who also robbed the driver of twenty thousand naira. Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga said […]
Governor Soludo Condemns Murder of Aguleri Community Leader.
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has condemned the killing of a lawyer and Aguleri community leader, Ifeanyi Iloakasia. Iloakasia and his client were murdered by unknown assailants on May 15 near the Agulu-Nanka boundary in Orumba North, shortly after a court session. In a statement on Sunday, Soludo described […]