Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti, dies at 100

Elder statesman and National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100.

 

Why Nigerians are yet to feel Tinubu’s reforms – Ex-Obidient Coordinator

 A public affairs analyst and former coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Marcel Ngogbehei, has attributed Nigerians’ inability to feel the full benefits of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms to the short-term effects of the policies, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy.

 

2027: Nigeria not working Gov. Makinde

 Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has declared that Nigeria is not working, promising to reset the country through reforms in education, security, the economy and fiscal federalism.Buy Maps

 

2027 : Yari Orders APC Directorates to Submit Work Plans

The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdullaziz Yari, has instructed all campaign directorates to prepare and submit detailed work plans ahead of the 2027 general elections.

FG Confirms Ebola Case in FCT, Identifies 44 Contacts

The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and has begun contact tracing, identifying 44 close contacts in efforts to prevent further transmission.

2027: Oborevwori, Okowa, Keyamo Make Delta APC Campaign Council

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo are among the political leaders named in the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council in Delta State ahead of its inauguration on Thursday.

Lekki shooting: Why didn’t you ask Buhari? Tinubu’s aide faults Atiku’s #EndSARS question

 President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for demanding accountability over the October 2020 Lekki Toll Gate shooting, asking why he did not raise the issue during his visits to former President Muhammadu Buhari.

 

Tinubu may announce fuel tax on inauguration day if he’s re-elected -ADC

 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says President Bola Tinubu may announce the implementation of the fuel tax law during his next inauguration if re-elected for a second term.

 

NDC accuses APC of offering money, appointments to lure its candidates

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of offering money, political appointments and other incentives to lure its candidates into defecting to the ruling party.

 

Pastor Adeboye Visits Costa Rica President, Prays for Peace

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has paid a courtesy visit to Costa Rican President Laura Fernández while in the Central American country for the National Crusade of Hope.

Kwara Assembly Approves State Police Bill

The Kwara State House of Assembly has approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution that provides a legal framework for establishing state police in Nigeria.

I Don't Collect, Preach About Tithe in my Church — Odumeje

The General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere (popularly known as Odumeje), has declared that he neither collects tithes nor preaches about tithing in his church.

FG to introduce incentives to encourage listing of private firms

The federal government plans to introduce incentives to encourage more private companies to list on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, as it targets an increase in the number of listed companies from 146 to 250.

 

Kenyan preacher who told followers to starve to ‘meet Jesus’ convicted of murdering 190 kids

 A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were found guilty on Monday of murdering 190 children and one adult in an infamous starvation cult.

 

Gunmen Kill NSCDC Officer, Abduct Businessman in Plateau

Gunmen killed a serving Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer and abducted a local businessman in Pushit community, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.