Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports claiming that he advised Nigerian soldiers to reject the salary increase recently approved for members of the armed forces by President Bola Tinubu. Obi described the report as false, insisting that he never called on military personnel to turn down any salary adjustment … Read more
Former Kano State Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has criticised comments attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over his advocacy for Muslim-Muslim political tickets, saying the remarks are divisive and do not represent the position of the people of Kano. Kwankwaso made his position … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has praised Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for what he described as tangible achievements in infrastructure development, particularly the Governor’s urban renewal programme and expansion of road networks across the State. Jonathan made the remarks on Monday, August 10, 2026, while commissioning 18 township road projects completed by the Bauchi State … Read more
Colombia has declared a state of emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87 others and damaging more than 1,000 buildings. The devastating earthquake struck at about 7:34 a.m. local time on Monday, August 10, 2026, sending residents rushing into the streets as … Read more
The 18 local government areas in Ondo State have commenced a monthly welfare payment of ₦20,000 to at least 5,400 residents aged 70 and above, as part of efforts to improve the welfare of vulnerable citizens across the State. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Amidu Takuro, disclosed the development in Akure, the … Read more
Heirs Life Assurance has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze, founder and lead pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the company. The appointment took effect on Monday, August 10, 2026, marking a new corporate responsibility for the prominent Nigerian cleric and founder of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has become the political home of some of the country’s finest citizens, as he rallied voters in Osun State ahead of the governorship election. Atiku, who is the ADC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, made the declaration on Monday, August 10, … Read more
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman, has launched another scathing criticism of the ruling Party, declaring that some monarchies now operate with stronger democratic structures than the APC. Lukman made the remark while speaking during an interview on Monday, August 10, 2026, as political activities intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general … Read more
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports that he is seeking the position of Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 election. Wike said he had no interest in securing a formal position in the campaign structure, insisting that his support for Tinubu’s re-election does not depend on … Read more
Clinoscope Services Limited has increased its stake in Nigerian pharmaceutical company, Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc, after purchasing an additional 40 million ordinary shares valued at ₦312 million. The acquisition, executed at ₦7.80 per share, was completed on August 4, 2026, in Lagos, according to a corporate disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The disclosure … Read more