The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has endorsed Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate for the Saturday poll. The development is sequel to the formation of a grand coalition, which aims at propelling Obi and his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed for the nation’s top job. Details shortly…

Youths in Sagamu went on the rampage on Monday morning, following their inability to withdraw cash from any Bank or Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). As early as 8am, the angry youths took to the streets to show their displeasure. The angry reaction from the youths followed the inability of banks …

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from engaging, using, or further dealing with the Chairman of the Lagos Parks and Garages, Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo, in the distribution of election materials and ad-hoc staff for …

The Government of the Sahel Region Climate Commission (SRCC) has chosen Nigeria to host the Secretariat of the Sahel Climate Fund. The selection is contained in a communique issued at the end of the second conference of the Heads of State and Government of SRCC. The meeting, held on the …

The Commonwealth Observer Group has urged parties, candidates and their supporters to play their part in ensuring peaceful and credible elections. The observation mission insists Nigerians can freely vote during the presidential and national assembly polls on Saturday. The former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki made the demand at …

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to place more emphasis on the existing good neighbourly relations between Nigeria and the Union of Comoro Islands. To this end, Buhari promised to brief his successor on the need to ensure a good relationship with the country. He spoke while addressing Azali Assoumani, the …

Croatian World Cup star, Josko Gvardiol, has suggested he wants to follow RB Leipzig teammate, Christopher Nkunku to Chelsea this summer. Gvardiol also said that he ‘struggled’ after failing to get his move to Stamford Bridge last summer. Chelsea were keen to sign the 21-year-old during the summer transfer window …

A former minister of education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has slammed the Naira swap policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Ezekwesili accused the Federal Government of using the CBN to target political “criminals it knows” rather than focusing on fiscal and monetary policy. She made the statement on Sunday …

With six days to the presidential election, the founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged Nigerians to vote for leaders with capacity and character. Bishop Oyedepo urged Nigerians to vote wisely during the 2023 elections starting from Saturday. He spoke during a sermon on Sunday at the …

Following the earlier warning by the Kaduna State Government that it has received credible reports of some misguided individuals trying to cause confusion in the state, security operatives have been deployed to the Central Bank of Nigeria, commercial banks and strategic places in the state. Although it was not confirmed …