Obasanjo and Peter Obi meet

Amid increasing political speculation about the former Nigerian leader’s participation in the run-up to the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, a presidential contender for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), met with Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday. Esther Umoh, who was Obi’s photographer, posted photos from the gathering on X. “Earlier today, the presidential candidate of the … Read more

Governor Nwifuru is urged by more than 400 Ebonyi pensioners to settle pension and gratuity arrears

After years of suffering after retiring, over 400 EBSU employees have petitioned Francis Nwifuru, governor of Ebonyi State, to step in and pay their unpaid pensions and gratuities.‎ The retirees approached Rev. Fr. Abraham Nwali, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, on a Wednesday courtesy visit in Abakaliki, and made the appeal. … Read more

Oamen claims demotion was unlawful; court demands restoration of ousted NBMA director

After ruling that Mrs. Rebecca Oine Julius Oamen’s demotion, removal from the payroll, and salary stoppage were illegal, unlawful, and unconstitutional, the National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja ordered her immediate reinstatement as a Director in the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). In Oamen v. Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), National Biosafety Management Agency, and … Read more

The family of General Aguiyi Ironsi: “Our father gave his life for the unity and stability of Nigeria.”

The first head of state of Nigeria, Major General Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, was a patriotic soldier who lived his life fighting for Nigeria’s unification and stability, according to his family. During a wreath-laying ceremony to honour the 60th memorial of Maj.-Gen. Ironsi’s death, the family made this statement at the Aguiyi-Ironsi Cenotaph in Umuahia on Wednesday. … Read more

Political appointees are warned by Yilwatda to either resign or mobilise for the APC

Appointees of President Bola Tinubu’s administration have been issued a stern warning by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that they are expected to either actively support and campaign for the party or face the possibility of their resignation. On Wednesday in Abuja, while receiving members of the Progressive Local Government Chairmen’s Forum, chaired by Dr. … Read more

INEC chairman Prof. Amupitan says they are prepared to hold credible elections

Osun State will host a credible governorship election on August 15, 2026, according to INEC Chairman Professor Joash Ojo Amupita, who has reassured stakeholders that the commission is prepared logistically, technically, and operationally. He assured the public that an honest election will be conducted by INEC in accordance with the Electoral Act of 2026 and … Read more

Bala-led NNPP on INEC acceptance of Major’s NWC: “It’s APC’s handwork” (2027)

The NNPP, or New Nigerian Peoples Party, has claimed that the APC and Tinubu’s government are trying to undermine them by whatever means necessary. Dr. Boniface Aniebonam and Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major are spearheading one camp within the NNPP, while Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiya Movement are loyal to the other. Major and Aniebonam were … Read more