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Former FCT Minister, John James Udoedehe, on Thursday said rising poverty, unemployment and inequality in Akwa Ibom State pushed him to join the 2027 governorship race on the platform of the African Democratic Congress. Speaking during a media chat in Uyo, Udoedehe said the level of hardship in the state ...

Senator Gbenga Daniel on Thursday challenged Dapo Abiodun to a live television debate over the 2027 Ogun East Senate race, saying during a TV interview that the governor should publicly address issues surrounding the contest and warning that any refusal would amount to “running away.” Daniel threw the challenge during ...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi said in an interview aired ahead of Thursday on News Central TV that he would serve only one four-year term if elected president, insisting he would not remain in office beyond that period under any circumstance. Obi said a single term would help ...

The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned opposition parties against zoning the 2027 presidential ticket to the South, saying such a move could make President Bola Tinubu’s re-election easier. In a statement issued in Abuja, Atiku’s media aide, Olusola Sanni, said opposition parties must focus on strategy ...

The National Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its planned strike and directed members to resume duties nationwide by 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday following fresh assurances from the Federal Government. The decision was reached after an emergency meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, where progress in negotiations on key ...

The Nigerian government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former German President Horst Köhler, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 81 following a brief illness. In a statement released by the acting spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria conveyed its condolences ...

The withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised concerns about regional stability. The move, which became official on January 29, has left experts worried about the growing threat of extremism and insurgency in the Sahel region, already joining with ...

Kogi Government Flags Off Nutritional Support to Vulnerable Groups, As GM CSDA Describes Gov. Ododo’s Administration As Fantastic. The Kogi State Government has assured that it will through the Community and Social Development Agency, make nutritional support to the vulnerable groups in the society a top priority. The General Manager, ...

Kogi State has committed over N4 billion towards malaria prevention as part of an initiative to address the high prevalence of the disease in the state. Governor Ahmed Ododo announced this at the launch of a malaria prevention campaign, which includes the distribution of free drugs, test kits, and insecticide-treated ...

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its support for the Fulani community. During a courtesy visit by the Tabital Fulaku International group, Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo emphasised the government’s commitment to helping the Fulani people. He also called for an end to the negative portrayal of the Fulani in ...