Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and other opposition figures have intensified consultations aimed at building a common political platform to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The latest discussions are being facilitated by … Read more
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, arguing that recent household data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show that many Nigerians are struggling to afford major assets and improve their standard of living. Atiku’s latest criticism was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, August 8, 2026, by … Read more
A wave of grief swept through Efeyi-Utikpi in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday as residents gathered for the mass burial of victims killed in a deadly attack on the farming community. The burial followed the violence that struck the Efeyi community in the Ugboju District of Otukpo on Tuesday, July 28, … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rejected reports suggesting that it joined calls for FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, to resign, describing the claim as false and urging the public to disregard it. The clarification was issued on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after reports and social media discussions linked the Nigerian football governing body to a … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected the Festac-Alakija Bridge following an attempt by suspected vandals to damage parts of the critical infrastructure, assuring residents that the structure remains safe and structurally sound. Sanwo-Olu carried out the inspection on Saturday, August 8, 2026, a day after directing security agencies to track down those responsible for … Read more
Bruno Guimarães has officially completed his £75 million move from Newcastle United to Arsenal, with the Brazil international declaring that he wants to win trophies and create history at the Premier League champions. The 28-year-old midfielder was unveiled as an Arsenal player on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following an agreement between the two English top-flight … Read more
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms with giving the State greater financial capacity to execute major infrastructure projects without resorting to bank borrowing. Sule said Nasarawa’s monthly allocation from the Federation Account had increased significantly since the implementation of the Tinubu administration’s reforms, rising from an average of … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected ongoing rehabilitation and upgrading works at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere as the State intensifies preparations to host the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival. Sanwo-Olu carried out the inspection on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as Lagos moves to ensure that its sports facilities are ready for the … Read more
More than 500 candidates on Saturday took part in the entrance examination for admission into government-owned technical colleges across Delta State, in a development that highlighted growing interest in vocational and skills-based education among parents and young people. The examination was conducted at the Model Technical College in Asaba and simultaneously at other designated technical … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has constituted a 73-member Election Management Council to coordinate its campaign and mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, with several prominent political figures appointed to key positions. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, former Imo State Governor and … Read more