•Odumeje Popular Anambra-based cleric, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, widely known as Odumeje, has declared his intention to run for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027, stating that the country needs young, digital-minded leaders rather than “old cargoes.” Odumeje made the announcement during a Sunday sermon, a moment that has since gone viral on s...
•Nasir El-Rufai Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed speculations suggesting he plans to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the 2-day National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria held in Abuja today, El-Rufai, a founding member of the ruling party, reaffirm...
A United States flag carrier, United Airlines flight UA613, outbound from Lagos to Washington, has declared an emergency and returned to Lagos. It was learnt that several passengers and crew aboard the aircraft, a Boeing 787-8, sustained minor injuries, reports Vanguard. The flight, which had 245 passengers, eight flight attendants and three p...
•Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on a condolence visit to the wife of the late SSG, Temitayo Oluwatuyi Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared a three-day mourning and prayers – from Sunday, January 5 to Tuesday, January 7, in honour of the late Secretary to the State Government, Temitayo Oluwatuyi. The governor made this declaration whe...
•Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared more than $400 million in assets today, her party said, including more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches valued at almost $5 million. Paetongtarn, the youngest daughter of telecom billion...
•Governor Bassey Otu To foster full participation in its flagship tourism event, Carnival Calabar, the Cross River State Government has declared today, Friday, December 27, and Tuesday, December 31, 2024, as work-free days for civil and public servants. The announcement aligns with the state’s policy of promoting active involvement in the glob...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Bayelsa State Government-owned Niger Delta University has declared an indefinite strike over the government’s alleged failure to honour agreements reached with the union. The strike action was announced today following a meeting at the union’s secretariat in Amassoma, reports The PUNCH. Details of th...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately initiate the process of conducting a fresh election to fill the Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. The seat, the PDP asserts, automatically became vacant following the defection of Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu ...
•Governor Dapo Abiodun The Ogun State Government has announced tomorrow, Friday, November 15, will be a work-free day for all civil servants in the state. This directive was issued in a circular today by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya. Governor Dapo Abiodun approved the holiday to encourage full participation of civil servants in the [&...
•Trump and Harris For diverse personal reasons, many Nigerians got ‘involved’ in the just concluded United States of America’s 2024 election. They were bold enough to campaign for their preferred candidates, especially Kamala Haris and Donald Trump, reports Saturday Vanguard. While the heat was on, Netizens went to task, throwing funny jabs at...

