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Peter Obi Urges INEC To Vet Candidates’ Certificate Ahead Of 2027
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and other relevant authorities to verify and authenticate the academic and professional certificates of all political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement posted on X, yesterday, Obi stressed that the credibility of Nigeria’s democracy hinges on truth, transparency,...
“Both Christians, Muslims Have Been Victims Of Terrorism In Nigeria” – Senate President, Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has criticized what he described as a one-sided narrative reportedly presented to the United States, suggesting that only Christians have been victims of terrorist attacks in Nigeria. https://youtu.be/zF4rjA0eLbQ Akpabio noted that the reality on the ground shows that both Christians and Muslims have suffered devastating losses at the hands of terrorists over the past decade. “Some people must...
Group Asks NBC To Sanction ARISE Tv Anchor Over Outbursts With Umahi
A professional group, Nigerian Media Professionals Watch Forum has urged the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC to release its professional harmer on one of the anchors of ARISE Tv's "The Morning Show", Mr. Rufai Oseni over his heated verbal exchange with the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi during a recent Live-on-Air interview. Recall that during the said interview a hot...
Atiku, Obi, Jonathan Can’t Defeat Tinubu In 2027 — Orji Kalu
The Abia state politician also warned Jonathan against contesting, saying he is constitutionally banned from doing so. Former Abia State Governor, Orji Kalu, is confident of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice President...
PDP Strengthens Security Ahead Of 2025 National Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken steps to strengthen security ahead of its 2025 elective national convention, scheduled to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State. The party inaugurated a Security Sub-Committee on Wednesday with a charge to ensure a hitch-free and credible exercise. At the inaugural meeting of the sub-committee held in Abuja, the Director-General and Governor of Taraba State,...
PDP Security Team Calls For Peaceful 2025 Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Security and Intelligence Subcommittee for the 2025 National Convention urged members to collaborate for a peaceful convention atmosphere. The Sub-Committee Vice-Chairman, Retired Col. Austin Akobundu, made the call at the sub-committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Akobundu, the immediate past PDP National Organising Secretary, pledged the sub-committee’s commitment to ensure a peaceful and successful convention. He...
” I will Not Back Down” – Illinois Governor Dares Trump Over Arrest Threat
JB Pritzker, the Illinois governor and the Mayor of Chicago have dared U.S President Donald Trump, who called for their arrest as military troops arrived in the city. “Chicago mayor should be in jail for failing to protect ICE officers! Governor Pritzker also!” Mr Trump had written on Truth Social on Monday. The Texas National Guard troops descended on Illinois on...
Argentina Bow Nigeria Out Of U-20 World Cup With 4-0 Win
Six-time champions Argentina handed Nigeria a heavy 4–0 defeat on Wednesday night in Santiago, knocking the Flying Eagles out of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. The result avenged Argentina’s elimination by Nigeria at the same stage two years ago when they hosted the tournament. Alejo Sarco opened scoring for the Argentines just two minutes into the game, setting...
Tinubu To Present New INEC Chair For Council Of State’s ‘Preview’ Today
Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu may present his nominee for the post of the chairman of the National Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, to the National Council of State, today at Aso Rock, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as INEC chairman ends next month, and on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, he handed over to the...
FG Tells Immigration Personnel To Provide Efficient Customer Service
The Federal Government has charged personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS to continue to offer excellent services to its clients, declaring that efficient customer service is a right and not a privilege. Comptroller General of the Immigration Service CGIS, Kemi Nanna Nandap, gave the charge on Monday in Abuja when she declared open the 2025 SERVICOM Customer Service Week. She...
