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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports claiming it is working to make former President Goodluck Jonathan its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The group described the reports as false and misleading, insisting that no such arrangement or endorsement has been discussed within the party structure. According to the […]

British-Nigerian rapper Skepta has called on the international community to pay closer attention to the ongoing injustice and insecurity in Nigeria, urging global voices to speak up against the challenges facing the country. In a recent statement shared online, the music star referenced the 2020 End SARS protests, describing them as a painful reminder of […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that no religion or holy teaching supports banditry, killings, or any form of criminal violence, stressing that human life remains sacred under every faith. The President made the statement on Wednesday while addressing concerns over rising insecurity and violent attacks in parts of the country. He said criminals hiding […]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the continued captivity of abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria, saying that this year’s Children’s Day celebration offers little joy while many families are still in pain. Obi noted that instead of celebration, the day serves as a painful reminder of the unresolved insecurity affecting […]

The management of Federal University Lokoja has introduced a new initiative tagged the “One-Day Vice-Chancellor” programme aimed at motivating students and promoting academic excellence on campus. The initiative was announced by the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor, Gbenga Ibileye, as part of efforts to give students a closer experience of leadership and encourage greater involvement in the […]

Nigeria’s approach of rehabilitating and reintegrating former terrorists back into society continues to spark heated debate, with critics arguing that the strategy may be doing more harm than good. Supporters of the rehabilitation initiative believe it can encourage insurgents to surrender, reduce violence, and provide a pathway for former fighters to abandon extremist ideologies. However, […]

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election. Amaechi alleged that the exercise was marred by widespread voter disenfranchisement and other forms of electoral malpractice, claiming that the process did not reflect the true will of party members. He called for a review of […]