A faction of Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) led by Julius Abure on Saturday unveiled Kennedy Ahanotu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, amid a prolonged leadership dispute that has split the opposition party. Ahanotu, the party’s national youth leader, emerged as the consensus candidate during presidential primaries organised by the Abure-led faction...
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PDP Faction Nominates Jonathan For 2027 Presidential Race
A faction of Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday declared former President Goodluck Jonathan its presidential candidate for the 2027 election, despite his absence from the event and ongoing leadership disputes within the party. The faction, led by former minister Tanimu Turaki, ratified Jonathan’s nomination during a special national convention held in Abuja...
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Governors Weigh N100,000 Minimum Wage Amid Hardship
Nigerian state governors are considering a proposal to raise the national minimum wage to 100,000 naira per month as authorities seek ways to ease the impact of rising living costs on workers, the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said on Saturday. NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said discussions were ongoing...
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Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Emerges APM 2027 Presidential Candidate
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has named Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement came today at a special gathering of the party’s 36 state chairmen and delegates. APM National Chairman Dr. Yusuf Dantalle presented Makinde with the party’s presidential flag, confirming his candidacy. In his acceptance, Makinde promised...
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Oyo Teachers Protest Prolonged Abduction Of Colleagues, Students
Teachers in Oyo State Southwest Nigeria on Friday staged a protest in Ibadan over the continued abduction of teachers and students from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, 15 days after they were kidnapped. The protesters, drawn from different schools and education groups, marched through parts of the Ibadan metropolis demanding the unconditional release...
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Otti Commissions Specialist Hospital Project, Roads Across Abia State
Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Thursday commissioned the construction of a 100-bed Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre in Umunnato, Bende Local Government Area, as part of efforts to expand access to quality healthcare in the state. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Otti said the facility would include theatres, accident and emergency units, outpatient departments,...
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Tinubu Pledges Security, Economic Recovery In Third Anniversary Address
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Friday pledged to restore security, deepen economic recovery and ensure that the benefits of his administration’s reforms are felt by citizens across the country, as he marked the third anniversary of his presidency. In a nationwide broadcast, Tinubu said his government remained committed to tackling insecurity and rebuilding confidence in...
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Supreme Court Voids Appeal Court Transfer Order Against NIMASA
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has set aside a judgment of the Court of Appeal that transferred a suit involving the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) from the Lagos State High Court to the Federal High Court, ruling that the proper order should have been to strike out the case for lack of jurisdiction. In...
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Badagry Eid Celebration “Ayeye Ileya” Highlights Peace And Religious Unity
Muslims in Badagry, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria gathered on Thursday for the 23rd edition of the Ayeye Ileya celebration, an annual Eid-el-Kabir event which brings Islamic households, families and visitors together in a display of unity, culture and faith. Saoti Arewa performing at the 2026 Ayeye Ileya The celebration, held in front of the Badagry...
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FG Urged To Support State Assemblies On Implementation Of State Police
The Allied People’s Movement Presidential Candidate and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has called the Bola Tinubu led administration to direct the state houses of assembly to make a law that will help to create state police for improved security against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other insecurity tendencies. Makinde added that the South Western...