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Bauchi North SDP Senatorial Candidate, Defects To APC
The Bauchi North district senatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 25th February 2023 elections, Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed Baba, on Saturday, defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Baba, a former member of the House of Representatives representing Katagum Federal Constituency between 2015 and 2019, announced his resignation from SDP and defection to APC, under which platform...
NBM of Africa Worldwide President, Olorogun Ese Kakor, Honoured With Award Of Excellence By Nigerian Inventors’ Body
The President of NBM of Africa Worldwide, Olorogun Ese Kakor (JP), has been honoured with an Award of Excellence by the Association of Nigerian Inventors (ANI), recognizing his unwavering support for innovation and human development in Nigeria. The award, described as a testament to his consistent philanthropic efforts and people-centered leadership, was warmly celebrated by members of NBM of...
Road, Airport Projects: We Will Not Wait For FG To Compensate Landowners – Cross River Govt
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has said his government will no longer wait for the Federal Government to pay compensations to landowners whose ancestral structures were affected by the ongoing reconstruction of the Calabar-Uyo federal highway. The governor said he will effect payments so that work on the deplorable highway will no longer be delayed. In a statement after the...
Christians Can’t Be Trusted With Nigeria’s Security, Says Sheikh Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has said Christians cannot be trusted with security in the country. The controversial cleric stated this in a video sermon of over 14 minutes posted on his official Facebook page. In the sermon, Gumi said the first coup d’etat in Nigeria was carried out by top Christian army officers. READ ALSO: Wike Says He Feels Proud He...
Gov Alia Dismisses Rumours Of Dumping APC
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed as fabricated, malicious, and laughable reports alleging that he is planning to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a purported secret meeting with former PDP National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, in Makurdi. In a statement on Wednesday, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, described the claim as “a wicked, mischievous and...
Investigate Circumstances Behind Gulak’s Killing — Okorocha, Nwosu Demand
Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, and his in-law, Uche Nwosu, have called for thorough investigation into the assassination of Ahmed Gulak, the former political aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, in the state. Gunmen killed Gulak on his way to the Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri on Sunday. Condoling with the Gulak family yesterday, Okorocha urged leaders to guard...
“Nigeria Emerges Senegal Refinery’s Major Crude Suppliers” — Report
Nigeria has emerged as a key crude supplier to the 30,000-barrels-per-day Dakar Refinery in Senegal, even as the country celebrated its entry into the league of oil-producing nations last year. Senegal began pumping oil in mid-2024 from the Sangomar field, which produces around 100,000 barrels per day of medium sour crude (31° API, 1.0 per cent sulphur), according to a...
PDP Wins Niger South Senatorial District Seat
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Mr. Peter Ndalikali of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the winner of the Niger South Senatorial District election. Declaring the results, Prof Abubakar Muhammad-Bitagi, Niger South Senatorial District Returning Officer, said the PDP candidate won with 100,498 votes. Batagi explained that Ndalikali defeated his closest rival, Alh. Muhammad Bima-Enagi of the All...
Education Remains Panacea For Poverty Eradication – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says education and skill development are the answers to Nigeria’s hunger and poverty. He made this statement at a meeting with a group from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The trip was led by Mr. Rodger Voorhies, President of the foundation’s Global Growth & Opportunity Division. READ ALSO: Joe...
Foreign Investment Increases By 88% To N118.9bn On NGX
In May, foreign portfolio investment on the Nigerian Exchange Limited increased by 88.54 percent, from N63.07 billion in April 2025 to N118.91 billion. This is according to the latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report published by Nigerian Exchange Limited, which showed that both foreign inflows and outflows increased during the period under review. The report stated that foreign inflows stood...
