An All Progressives Congress (APC) gathering in the North-East to endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term erupted into chaos after key party stakeholders allegedly refused to endorse Vice President Kashim Shettima alongside the president. A video circulated by AIT on Sunday depicted party members in a state of heated tension as the event…
George Onafowokan, Managing Director of Coleman Wires and Cables, has praised the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, describing them as bold corrective measures that have started to reposition Nigeria’s economy on a sustainable growth trajectory. In remarks released on Sunday, Onafowokan acknowledged that the past year had been particularly challenging for the private sector….
Rising political tension in Nigeria’s Osun State has prompted a senior member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to appeal to President Bola Tinubu for urgent intervention following a contentious court decision affecting local council leadership. Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a former legislator and influential APC figure, expressed alarm over the brewing conflict triggered by…
President Bola Tinubu has hailed retired General Abdulsalami Abubakar for his unwavering commitment to democracy and peace, as the former Nigerian leader celebrated his 83rd birthday on Sunday. In a heartfelt statement released by the Presidency, Tinubu recognised General Abubakar’s instrumental role in shaping Nigeria’s democratic landscape, particularly his decision to hand over power to…
The Police Command in Ebonyi on Sunday, arrested one Chibuzor Nworie, over alleged robbery at Onuebonyi Junction in Abakaliki Local Government Area of the state. SP Joshua Ukandu, Spokesman of the command in a statement said the arrest took place in the early hours of Sunday. Ukandu explained that the suspect was apprehended after the…
Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman (21-4) picked up his first win in more than three years at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night in Atlanta, U.S. This was after he defeated America’s Joaquin Buckley (21-7) by unanimous decision in their welterweight main event. There was no UFC belt around his waist at the end of the night,…
Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmad Bamalli has broken silence over the Zazzau Emirate crisis, saying the former Wazirin Zazzau, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad-Aminu, had absconded from duty seven months to the termination of his appointment. The royal father made this known during a courtesy visit by Bashir Rabe-Mani Kaduna Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Dr Akujuobi Igwe, Laboratory and Research Director at Rotan Medical Diagnostics Ltd, has called on the Federal Government to allocate dedicated funding for the routine testing of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Igwe made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, speaking on the current state of Antimicrobial…
Dr Adesida Adewumi, a Consultant Family Physician and Public Health Specialist, says societal expectations continue to complicate the layered health challenges men face across physical, mental, spiritual, and social dimensions. Adewumi made the observation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, in commemoration of Father’s Day. NAN reports…
Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, has condemned the horrific killings in Benue State, which have tragically affected women, children, soldiers, and displaced individuals. In a statement issued on Sunday, Obi expressed that this tragedy has become all too common in “our national existence, and the situation in Benue now demands a national emergency.” It…
