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Why Ned Nwoko Lost APC Primary to Okowa — Aniagwu

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Commissioner for Works, Rural Roads and Public Information in Delta State, Charles Aniagwu, has explained why Senator Ned Nwoko allegedly lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election to former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Aniagwu said Nwoko’s defeat was largely due to what he described as the […]

TROOPS OF 4 BRIGADE BUST KIDNAPPERS’ HIDEOUTS, ARREST 12 SUSPECTS IN OWAN EAST AND ESAN SOUTH-EAST LGAs OF EDO STATE

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Troops of 4 Brigade, under two Division Nigerian Army, in conjunction with the other security agencies and the Edo State Security Corps, arrested a total of 12 suspected kidnappers during clearance operations that started on May 12, 2026 in Owan East and Esan South-East Local Government Areas of Edo State. During the operation, code-named Operation […]

2027: Obasanjo Backs Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance Against Tinubu, Distances Self from Atiku

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is reportedly backing a proposed 2027 presidential alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso as efforts intensify to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next general election. According to findings, Obi and Kwankwaso have already established a joint committee to drive the proposed alliance under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with […]

Oyo Abduction: Outrage Mounts After Teacher’s Beheading as Tinubu Vows Rescue

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Condemnation and public anger have continued to grow following Friday’s deadly bandit attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, where more than 30 students and teachers were abducted and at least two people killed. The attack, which occurred on May 16, targeted Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, […]

2027: Court Fixes May 26 for Judgment on Jonathan’s Eligibility Suit

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 26 for judgment in a suit challenging the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu announced the date after hearing arguments from lawyers representing parties in the suit filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi. Counsel to Jonathan, Chris Uche […]

Nigerians Should Be Worried About Tinubu’s $11.6bn Debt Servicing Plan — Peter Obi

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former Anambra State Governor and presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s plan to spend about $11.6 billion on debt servicing in 2026, warning that the development should worry Nigerians and trigger serious conversations about the government’s fiscal priorities. Obi made the remarks on Monday in […]

Obi Emerges NDC’s Sole Presidential Aspirant

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has concluded the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential election ticket, with indications that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is the only aspirant to have purchased the forms. The party, however, announced a one-week extension for the collection of Expression […]

Concerns Grow Over Alleged Harassment of Journalist Amid Court Case

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By,Jumoke Ariyo Concerns over press freedom and the safety of journalists have resurfaced in Benin City following claims by the Editorial Board of Info Daily Media Limited that its editor is being harassed over a publication already before the court. The Board alleged that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force invited the editor for interrogation […]