The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has assured his supporters of his readiness to contest in the 2027 elections. He spoke in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at the OBIDIENT Conference and official declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with the theme, “Activating the PO Effect in…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) have reiterated the importance of vaccinating children against diphtheria, a potentially deadly but vaccine-preventable disease. Dr Muyi Aina, ED/CEO, NPHCDA, said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. Aina said that children should receive three doses of the pentavalent vaccine…
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammad, has vowed to end “impunity, manipulation, or disregard” for the constitution of the party. He stated this on Friday, at the inauguration of the party’s new Board of Trustees, at the official residence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, describing the event…
Alexander Sorloth earned Atletico Madrid an 11th straight victory with his goal sealing a 1-0 win over Getafe yesterday in LaLiga. Diego Simeone’s side have been in fine form and continued their winning run across all competitions with a deserved home triumph, pulling provisionally level with league leaders Barcelona. Norwegian target man Sorloth came off…
Mr Joseph Daudu, SAN, on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that his client and former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, is facing a political trial and not a money laundering charge. Daudu made the remark before Justice Emeka Nwite while responding to a statement made by Mr Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, lawyer…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially commenced 2025 Hajj operations with the departure of its Advance Team to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Shafii Mohammed, Principal Information Officer, NAHCON. Mohammed stated that the team, comprising key operational staff and senior…
A farmer, Malam Kabiru Kamba, has narrated how he rescued a newly born baby girl, buried alive in his farmland in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi. Kamba, narrated the incident when he received a team of the state’s Technical Working Group (TWG), of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in his residence in Kamba on…
Gunmen numbering six on Wednesday, kidnapped four Cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that some of the kidnapped victims were at the institute for a familiarisation visit. A cocoa farmer who managed to flee the scene recounted that the…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has called for improved sustainable practices to mitigate climate change in Nigeria. Keyamo said this in his keynote address at the public presentation of the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) on Tuesday in Abuja. The theme of the event was, “The role of early warnings…
Hundreds of young Nigerians marched through the capital of Benue State on Sunday, demanding immediate government intervention following a fresh wave of deadly violence in the region. The demonstration was triggered by the killing of dozens in Yelwata, Guma LGA, during a night-time attack believed to be carried out by armed assailants. The incident added…
